Francis D Raub Middle School

102 S Saint Cloud St
Allentown, PA 18104
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 909 students in grades 6-8, Francis D Raub Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 3% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 18% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 909 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 96%
  • : Bottom 50% in PA
  • : 3% (Btm 50%)
  • : 18% (Btm 50%)
  • : 9% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Francis D Raub Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:

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School Overview

Francis D Raub Middle School's student population of 909 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 54 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
909 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
54 teachers
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School Rankings

Francis D Raub Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,733 schools in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Francis D Raub Middle School is 0.37, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.58. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (PA)
#2647 out of 2733 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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3%
36%
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18%
55%
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9%
57%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
13:1
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American Indian
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Asian
1%
5%
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Hispanic
78%
14%
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Black
14%
14%
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White
4%
62%
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Hawaiian
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Two or more races
3%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.37
This chart displays the diversity score of Francis D Raub Middle School and the public school average diversity score of Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
54%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (15-16)
4%
3%
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School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Francis D Raub Middle School's ranking?
Francis D Raub Middle School is ranked #2647 out of 2,733 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What schools are Francis D Raub Middle School often compared to?
Francis D Raub Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like South Mountain Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
3% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% PA state average), while 18% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
How many students attend Francis D Raub Middle School?
909 students attend Francis D Raub Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
78% of Francis D Raub Middle School students are Hispanic, 14% of students are Black, 4% of students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Francis D Raub Middle School?
Francis D Raub Middle School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Francis D Raub Middle School offer ?
Francis D Raub Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Francis D Raub Middle School part of?
Francis D Raub Middle School is part of Allentown City School District.
In what neighborhood is Francis D Raub Middle School located?
Francis D Raub Middle School is located in the Union Terrace neighborhood of Allentown, PA. There are 1 other public schools located in Union Terrace.

School Reviews

3   11/2/2020
When i was in Elementary School, my mom didn't want me to go here because people said it''s a horrible school. But my mom and i decided i should go since my Elementary school teacher recommended me to go just to see and i really liked it all the teachers i had were really nice and helped my friends and I get good grades. I feel like the only reason people say it''s a bad school is because some kids don't have parents that are on top of them either because they work too much or they stay at home doing nothing which basically is a way of giving your kid the say so to do what they want like fighting or causing drama at school. If you send your kid there, I will make sure to ask him/her how school was and communicate with teachers and they will do fine.
- Posted by Student/Alumni - gab
2   9/20/2018
I think this school should let the kids have one day to wear there regular clothing
- Posted by Parent - sariyah

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 909 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 96%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 3% (Btm 50%)
  • : 18% (Btm 50%)
  • : 9% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

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