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Best Schools in 1st Ward, Allentown, PA
1st Ward, Allentown, PA has 9 public schools (2 high, 2 middle, 5 elementary) serving 8,983 students. On average they score 16% on state proficiency tests against a projected 16%, so schools in 1st Ward meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 1st Ward, Allentown, PA
The top high schools in 1st Ward, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. William Allen Hs
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Allentown City Sd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2852 Students
2. Louis E Dieruff Hs
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Allentown City Sd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1915 Students
Best Middle Schools in 1st Ward, Allentown, PA
The top middle schools in 1st Ward, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. South Mountain Ms
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Allentown City Sd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1007 Students
2. Harrison-morton Ms
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Allentown City Sd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 733 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 1st Ward, Allentown, PA
The top elementary schools in 1st Ward, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Roosevelt El Sch
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Allentown City Sd • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 532 Students
2. Mosser El Sch
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Allentown City Sd • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 482 Students
3. Sheridan El Sch
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Allentown City Sd • Public • Grades 1 - 5 • 560 Students
4. Central El Sch
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Allentown City Sd • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 662 Students
5. Jackson Early Childhood Center
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Allentown City Sd • Public • Grades Pre K - KG • 240 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 1st Ward, Allentown, PA
Neighborhood-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
1st Ward, Allentown, PA has a total population of 3,328 with 29% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 83%, and 10% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 1st Ward, Allentown, PA
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood 1st Ward, Allentown, PA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
29.34 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
5.22 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
24.12 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 1st Ward, Allentown, PA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 1st Ward, Allentown, PA.
ISP Report Card
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Speed Most Residents Can Get
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ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit 1st Ward, Allentown, PA Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 1st Ward, Allentown, PA
How many schools are in 1st Ward, Allentown, PA?
1st Ward, Allentown, PA has 9 public schools: 2 high schools, 2 middle schools and 5 elementary schools, serving 8,983 students in total.
How do schools in 1st Ward perform on state tests?
On average, 9 schools in 1st Ward score 16% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 16%, so on average schools in 1st Ward meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 1st Ward?
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: 15%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 32%
- Projected: 27%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 25%
- Projected: 23%
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- Actual: 16%
- Projected: 17%
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- Actual: 16%
- Projected: 18%
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- Projected: 15%
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- Actual: 35%
- Projected: 29%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 19%
- Projected: 18%
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- Actual: 17%
- Projected: 18%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 17%
- Projected: 16%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations