Eighth Ward, Allentown, PA has 3 high schools with 7,531 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 Eighth Ward score 66% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 48% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Eighth Ward greatly exceed expectations.

Eighth Ward, Allentown, PA has 4 middle schools with 3,210 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 Eighth Ward score 38% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 31% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Eighth Ward greatly exceed expectations.

Eighth Ward, Allentown, PA has 8 elementary schools with 3,458 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 Eighth Ward score 29% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 29% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Eighth Ward meet expectations.

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

Community Factors

Eighth Ward, Allentown, PA has a total population of 6,850 with 27% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 80%, and 11% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Eighth Ward, Allentown, PA.

Safety

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

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Eighth Ward, Allentown, PA.

Connectivity

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

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