Best High Schools in 18079, PA

High schools
1
Students
487
Avg actual
46%
Avg projected
45%
Impact
meet expectations

The top high schools in 18079, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. Northern Lehigh Shs

C

SchoolGrade

46%

Actual Test Scores

45%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Northern Lehigh Sd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 487 Students

Best Middle Schools in 18079, PA

Middle schools
1
Students
224
Avg actual
35%
Avg projected
40%
Impact
don't meet expectations

The top middle schools in 18079, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. Northern Lehigh Ms

D+

SchoolGrade

35%

Actual Test Scores

40%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Northern Lehigh Sd • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 224 Students

Best Elementary Schools in 18079, PA

Elementary schools
2
Students
853
Avg actual
36%
Avg projected
51%
Impact
underperform expectations

The top elementary schools in 18079, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. Slatington El Sch

D+

SchoolGrade

36%

Actual Test Scores

49%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Northern Lehigh Sd • Public • Grades 3 - 6 • 483 Students

2. Peters El Sch

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

53%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:N/A

Northern Lehigh Sd • Public • Grades KG - 2 • 370 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in 18079, PA

Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.

Community Factors

18079, PA has a total population of 517 with 40% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 75%, and 23% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in 18079, PA

1,564

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

75%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

23%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood 18079, PA.

Safety

Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.

Overall Crime Grade

A+

7.23 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

A-

2.02 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

A+

5.21 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 18079, PA.

Connectivity

Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 18079, PA.

ISP Report Card

D+

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

2,000 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

78 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

To read more about these statistics, please visit 18079, PA Internet Health Assessment.

Questions About Schools in 18079, PA

How many schools are in 18079, PA?

18079, PA has 4 public schools: 1 high schools, 1 middle schools and 2 elementary schools, serving 1,564 students in total.

How do schools in 18079 perform on state tests?

On average, 4 schools in 18079 score 39% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 47%, so on average schools in 18079 don't meet expectations.

How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 18079?

Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.

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  • Projected: 54%
  • Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
18212, PA

  • Actual: 46%
  • Projected: 40%
  • Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
18053, PA

  • Actual: 58%
  • Projected: 62%
  • Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
18030, PA

  • Actual: 48%
  • Projected: 44%
  • Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
18088, PA

  • Actual: 47%
  • Projected: 48%
  • Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
18078, PA

  • Actual: 57%
  • Projected: 56%
  • Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
18244, PA

  • Actual: 46%
  • Projected: 40%
  • Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
18086, PA

  • Actual: 52%
  • Projected: 51%
  • Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
18071, PA

  • Actual: 49%
  • Projected: 46%
  • Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
18035, PA

  • Actual: 52%
  • Projected: 51%
  • Impact Grade: Meets Expectations