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Best Schools in Eighth Ward, Allentown, PA
Eighth Ward, Allentown, PA has 17 public schools (3 high, 4 middle, 10 elementary) serving 15,897 students. On average they score 35% on state proficiency tests against a projected 29%, so schools in Eighth Ward greatly exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Eighth Ward, Allentown, PA
The top high schools in Eighth Ward, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Parkland Hs
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Parkland Sd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 3220 Students
2. Whitehall Hs
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Projected Test Scores
Whitehall-coplay Sd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1459 Students
3. William Allen Hs
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Allentown City Sd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2852 Students
Best Middle Schools in Eighth Ward, Allentown, PA
The top middle schools in Eighth Ward, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Orefield Ms
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Parkland Sd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 917 Students
2. Whitehall-coplay Ms
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Whitehall-coplay Sd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 982 Students
3. Francis D Raub Ms
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Projected Test Scores
Allentown City Sd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 909 Students
4. Trexler Ms
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Allentown City Sd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 820 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Eighth Ward, Allentown, PA
The top elementary schools in Eighth Ward, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Kratzer Sch
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Parkland Sd • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 483 Students
2. George D Steckel El Sch
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Whitehall-coplay Sd • Public • Grades 2 - 3 • 565 Students
3. Zephyr El Sch
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Whitehall-coplay Sd • Public • Grades 4 - 5 • 564 Students
4. Muhlenberg El Sch
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Projected Test Scores
Allentown City Sd • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 488 Students
5. Luis A. Ramos El Sch
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Projected Test Scores
Allentown City Sd • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 625 Students
6. Brigadier General Anna Mae Hays El Sch
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Projected Test Scores
Allentown City Sd • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 813 Students
7. Washington El Sch
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Allentown City Sd • Public • Grades 1 - 5 • 346 Students
8. Clarence M Gockley El Sch
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Whitehall-coplay Sd • Public • Grades KG - 1 • 537 Students
9. Cai Learning Academy
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Projected Test Scores
Cai Learning Academy • Private • Grades KG - 5 • 77 Students
10. Jackson Early Childhood Center
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Projected Test Scores
Allentown City Sd • Public • Grades Pre K - KG • 240 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Eighth Ward, Allentown, PA
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.
Students in Eighth 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 Eighth 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
19.00 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.89 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
16.11 per 1,000 Residents
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.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
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Questions About Schools in Eighth Ward, Allentown, PA
How many schools are in Eighth Ward, Allentown, PA?
Eighth Ward, Allentown, PA has 17 public schools: 3 high schools, 4 middle schools and 10 elementary schools, serving 15,897 students in total.
How do schools in Eighth Ward perform on state tests?
On average, 17 schools in Eighth Ward score 35% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 29%, so on average schools in Eighth Ward greatly exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Eighth 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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- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
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- Projected: 27%
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- Projected: 16%
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- Projected: 18%
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