Best High Schools in 18235, PA

18235, PA has 7 high schools with 1,942 students. Below are the top high schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, high schools in 18235 score 61% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 45% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in 18235 greatly exceed expectations.

1. Lehighton Area Hs

A

SchoolGrade

70%

Actual Test Scores

63%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Lehighton Area Sd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 660 Students

2. Jim Thorpe Area Hs

B+

SchoolGrade

52%

Actual Test Scores

56%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Jim Thorpe Area Sd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 565 Students

3. Palmerton Area Hs

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

51%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Palmerton Area Sd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 482 Students

Best Middle Schools in 18235, PA

18235, PA has 4 middle schools with 1,975 students. Below are the top middle schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, middle schools in 18235 score 44% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 46% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in 18235 meet expectations.

1. Palmerton Area Jhs

A-

SchoolGrade

55%

Actual Test Scores

47%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Palmerton Area Sd • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 267 Students

2. Lehighton Area Ms

B-

SchoolGrade

39%

Actual Test Scores

41%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Lehighton Area Sd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 513 Students

Best Elementary Schools in 18235, PA

18235, PA has 8 elementary schools with 3,559 students. Below are the top elementary schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, elementary schools in 18235 score 71% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 56% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in 18235 greatly exceed expectations.

1. Towamensing El Sch

A+

SchoolGrade

95%

Actual Test Scores

67%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Palmerton Area Sd • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 324 Students

2. S S Palmer El Sch

A+

SchoolGrade

80%

Actual Test Scores

54%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Palmerton Area Sd • Public • Grades 2 - 6 • 403 Students

3. Slatington El Sch

A

SchoolGrade

70%

Actual Test Scores

52%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

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

4. Northwestern Lehigh El Sch

A

SchoolGrade

65%

Actual Test Scores

66%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Northwestern Lehigh Sd • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 423 Students

5. West Penn Twp El Sch

A-

SchoolGrade

60%

Actual Test Scores

64%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Tamaqua Area Sd • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 280 Students

6. Lehighton Area Elementary Center

A-

SchoolGrade

57%

Actual Test Scores

57%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Lehighton Area Sd • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 998 Students

7. L B Morris El Sch

B-

SchoolGrade

44%

Actual Test Scores

55%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Jim Thorpe Area Sd • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 624 Students

8. Penn-kidder Campus

C+

SchoolGrade

36%

Actual Test Scores

42%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Jim Thorpe Area Sd • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 571 Students

9. Panther Valley El Sch

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

48%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Panther Valley Sd • Public • Grades KG - 3 • 622 Students

10. Valley Ridge Academy

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

45%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Valley Ridge Academy • Private • Grades KG - 6 • 26 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in 18235, PA

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

Community Factors

18235, PA has a total population of 18,901 with 20% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 90%, and 18% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in 18235, PA

7,476

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

90%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

18%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood 18235, PA.

Safety

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

Overall Crime Grade

A-

12.33 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

B

2.38 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

B+

9.95 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 18235, PA.

Connectivity

Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 18235, PA.

ISP Report Card

C-

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

1,998 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

55 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

To read more about these statistics, please visit 18235, PA Internet Health Assessment.

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