Best High Schools in 18109, PA

High schools
4
Students
5,552
Avg actual
32%
Avg projected
25%
Impact
exceed expectations

The top high schools in 18109, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. 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

2. Catasauqua Shs

D+

SchoolGrade

40%

Actual Test Scores

27%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Catasauqua Area Sd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 473 Students

3. Liberty Hs

D

SchoolGrade

32%

Actual Test Scores

26%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Bethlehem Area Sd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2640 Students

4. 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 18109, PA

Middle schools
4
Students
2,441
Avg actual
29%
Avg projected
25%
Impact
greatly exceed expectations

The top middle schools in 18109, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. 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

2. Nitschmann Ms

C-

SchoolGrade

39%

Actual Test Scores

37%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Bethlehem Area Sd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 781 Students

3. Catasauqua Ms

D+

SchoolGrade

33%

Actual Test Scores

29%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Catasauqua Area Sd • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 448 Students

4. 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

Best Elementary Schools in 18109, PA

Elementary schools
8
Students
3,133
Avg actual
30%
Avg projected
26%
Impact
exceed expectations

The top elementary schools in 18109, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. Asa Packer El Sch

B-

SchoolGrade

57%

Actual Test Scores

55%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Bethlehem Area Sd • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 339 Students

2. 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

3. Francis H Sheckler El Sch

D

SchoolGrade

29%

Actual Test Scores

34%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Catasauqua Area Sd • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 534 Students

4. Ritter El Sch

D-

SchoolGrade

17%

Actual Test Scores

17%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Allentown City Sd • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 409 Students

5. 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

6. Sheridan El Sch

F

SchoolGrade

15%

Actual Test Scores

11%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Allentown City Sd • Public • Grades 1 - 5 • 560 Students

7. The Cuddle Zone Learning Center

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

30%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:N/A

The Cuddle Zone Learning Center • Private • Grades Pre K - KG • 85 Students

8. Jackson Early Childhood Center

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

22%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:N/A

Allentown City Sd • Public • Grades Pre K - KG • 240 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in 18109, PA

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

Community Factors

18109, PA has a total population of 18,924 with 24% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 81%, and 20% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in 18109, PA

13,393

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

81%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

20%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood 18109, PA.

Safety

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

Overall Crime Grade

D+

30.25 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

D+

4.47 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

D

25.79 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 18109, PA.

Connectivity

Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 18109, PA.

ISP Report Card

B+

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

1,877 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

44 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

To read more about these statistics, please visit 18109, PA Internet Health Assessment.

Questions About Schools in 18109, PA

How many schools are in 18109, PA?

18109, PA has 18 public schools: 4 high schools, 4 middle schools and 8 elementary schools, serving 13,393 students in total.

How do schools in 18109 perform on state tests?

On average, 18 schools in 18109 score 32% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 28%, so on average schools in 18109 exceed expectations.

How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 18109?

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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