Best High Schools in 18103, PA

High schools
6
Students
12,413
Avg actual
48%
Avg projected
49%
Impact
don't meet expectations

The top high schools in 18103, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. Southern Lehigh Shs

A

SchoolGrade

69%

Actual Test Scores

81%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Southern Lehigh Sd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1056 Students

2. Parkland Hs

A

SchoolGrade

67%

Actual Test Scores

65%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Parkland Sd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 3220 Students

3. Emmaus Hs

A-

SchoolGrade

63%

Actual Test Scores

63%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

East Penn Sd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2846 Students

4. Salisbury Shs

C+

SchoolGrade

51%

Actual Test Scores

43%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Salisbury Township Sd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 524 Students

5. William Allen Hs

D-

SchoolGrade

20%

Actual Test Scores

22%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Allentown City Sd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2852 Students

6. Louis E Dieruff Hs

D-

SchoolGrade

19%

Actual Test Scores

20%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Allentown City Sd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1915 Students

Best Middle Schools in 18103, PA

Middle schools
9
Students
6,985
Avg actual
39%
Avg projected
38%
Impact
meet expectations

The top middle schools in 18103, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. Southern Lehigh Intermediate Sch

A+

SchoolGrade

71%

Actual Test Scores

70%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Southern Lehigh Sd • Public • Grades 4 - 6 • 692 Students

2. Springhouse Ms

A

SchoolGrade

65%

Actual Test Scores

60%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Parkland Sd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1344 Students

3. Southern Lehigh Ms

A

SchoolGrade

63%

Actual Test Scores

64%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Southern Lehigh Sd • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 466 Students

4. Lower Macungie Ms

B+

SchoolGrade

55%

Actual Test Scores

48%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

East Penn Sd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1043 Students

5. Salisbury Ms

C+

SchoolGrade

43%

Actual Test Scores

38%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Salisbury Township Sd • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 479 Students

6. Arts Academy Cs

D-

SchoolGrade

18%

Actual Test Scores

17%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Arts Academy Cs • Charter • Grades 5 - 8 • 312 Students

7. South Mountain Ms

F

SchoolGrade

15%

Actual Test Scores

16%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Allentown City Sd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1007 Students

8. Harrison-morton Ms

F

SchoolGrade

11%

Actual Test Scores

17%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Allentown City Sd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 733 Students

9. Francis D Raub Ms

F

SchoolGrade

9%

Actual Test Scores

15%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Allentown City Sd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 909 Students

Best Elementary Schools in 18103, PA

Elementary schools
11
Students
5,653
Avg actual
44%
Avg projected
35%
Impact
greatly exceed expectations

The top elementary schools in 18103, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. Hopewell El Sch

A+

SchoolGrade

77%

Actual Test Scores

72%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Southern Lehigh Sd • Public • Grades KG - 3 • 432 Students

2. Cetronia Sch

A

SchoolGrade

76%

Actual Test Scores

61%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Parkland Sd • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 482 Students

3. Wescosville El Sch

A-

SchoolGrade

68%

Actual Test Scores

57%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

East Penn Sd • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 496 Students

4. Salisbury El Sch

B-

SchoolGrade

56%

Actual Test Scores

49%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Salisbury Township Sd • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 484 Students

5. Lehigh Parkway El Sch

C+

SchoolGrade

52%

Actual Test Scores

15%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Allentown City Sd • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 278 Students

6. Hiram W Dodd El Sch

D

SchoolGrade

29%

Actual Test Scores

17%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Allentown City Sd • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 636 Students

7. Union Terrace El Sch

D

SchoolGrade

24%

Actual Test Scores

15%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Allentown City Sd • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 658 Students

8. Roosevelt El Sch

D-

SchoolGrade

19%

Actual Test Scores

13%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Allentown City Sd • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 532 Students

9. Mosser El Sch

D-

SchoolGrade

17%

Actual Test Scores

13%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Allentown City Sd • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 482 Students

10. Jefferson El Sch

D-

SchoolGrade

17%

Actual Test Scores

13%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Allentown City Sd • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 524 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in 18103, PA

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

Community Factors

18103, PA has a total population of 48,042 with 21% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 87%, and 25% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in 18103, PA

25,419

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

87%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

25%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood 18103, PA.

Safety

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

Overall Crime Grade

C+

19.32 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

C+

3.12 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

C

16.21 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 18103, PA.

Connectivity

Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 18103, PA.

ISP Report Card

B+

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

1,714 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

58 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

To read more about these statistics, please visit 18103, PA Internet Health Assessment.

Questions About Schools in 18103, PA

How many schools are in 18103, PA?

18103, PA has 28 public schools: 6 high schools, 9 middle schools and 11 elementary schools, serving 25,419 students in total.

How do schools in 18103 perform on state tests?

On average, 28 schools in 18103 score 43% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 40%, so on average schools in 18103 exceed expectations.

How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 18103?

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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