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Best Schools in 6th Ward, Allentown, PA
6th Ward, Allentown, PA has 13 public schools (3 high, 3 middle, 7 elementary) serving 9,419 students. On average they score 32% on state proficiency tests against a projected 27%, so schools in 6th Ward exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 6th Ward, Allentown, PA
The top high schools in 6th Ward, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Whitehall Hs
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Whitehall-coplay Sd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1459 Students
2. Catasauqua Shs
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Catasauqua Area Sd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 473 Students
3. Louis E Dieruff Hs
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Allentown City Sd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1915 Students
Best Middle Schools in 6th Ward, Allentown, PA
The top middle schools in 6th Ward, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Whitehall-coplay Ms
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Whitehall-coplay Sd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 982 Students
2. Catasauqua Ms
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Catasauqua Area Sd • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 448 Students
3. Harrison-morton Ms
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Allentown City Sd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 733 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 6th Ward, Allentown, PA
The top elementary schools in 6th Ward, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. George D Steckel El Sch
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Whitehall-coplay Sd • Public • Grades 2 - 3 • 565 Students
2. Zephyr El Sch
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Whitehall-coplay Sd • Public • Grades 4 - 5 • 564 Students
3. Francis H Sheckler El Sch
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Catasauqua Area Sd • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 534 Students
4. Ritter El Sch
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Allentown City Sd • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 409 Students
5. Sheridan El Sch
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Allentown City Sd • Public • Grades 1 - 5 • 560 Students
6. Clarence M Gockley El Sch
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Whitehall-coplay Sd • Public • Grades KG - 1 • 537 Students
7. Jackson Early Childhood Center
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Allentown City Sd • Public • Grades Pre K - KG • 240 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 6th Ward, Allentown, PA
Neighborhood-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
6th Ward, Allentown, PA has a total population of 3,372 with 29% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 75%, and 13% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 6th 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 6th 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
20.38 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
4.03 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
16.35 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 6th Ward, Allentown, PA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 6th Ward, Allentown, PA.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit 6th Ward, Allentown, PA Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 6th Ward, Allentown, PA
How many schools are in 6th Ward, Allentown, PA?
6th Ward, Allentown, PA has 13 public schools: 3 high schools, 3 middle schools and 7 elementary schools, serving 9,419 students in total.
How do schools in 6th Ward perform on state tests?
On average, 13 schools in 6th Ward score 32% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 27%, so on average schools in 6th Ward exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 6th 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: 16%
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- Projected: 23%
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- Projected: 15%
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- Projected: 29%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
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- Projected: 15%
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