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Allentown City School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 21 public schools serving 16,439 students in Allentown City School District. This district's average testing ranking is 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
Public Schools in Allentown City School District have an average math proficiency score of 10% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 24% (versus the 55% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Pennsylvania public school average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (PA)
# Schools
21 Schools
2,928 Schools
# Students
16,439 Students
1,668,648 Students
# Teachers
1,017 Teachers
124,158 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
District Rank
Allentown City School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 675 school districts in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 80% has increased from 71% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#607 out of 684 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
57%
Graduation Rate
80%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.43
0.59
# American Indian Students
22 Students
3,204 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
141 Students
78,034 Students
% Asian Students
1%
5%
# Hispanic Students
12,186 Students
249,018 Students
% Hispanic Students
74%
15%
# Black Students
1,892 Students
237,342 Students
% Black Students
12%
14%
# White Students
1,032 Students
1,011,502 Students
% White Students
6%
61%
# Hawaiian Students
18 Students
1,518 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
1,148 Students
88,750 Students
% of Two or more races Students
7%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
137
8,485
# Students in K Grade:
1,585
114,122
# Students in 1st Grade:
1,273
120,768
# Students in 2nd Grade:
1,278
126,133
# Students in 3rd Grade:
1,149
120,907
# Students in 4th Grade:
1,214
125,578
# Students in 5th Grade:
1,227
126,001
# Students in 6th Grade:
1,073
126,714
# Students in 7th Grade:
1,103
128,950
# Students in 8th Grade:
1,148
129,786
# Students in 9th Grade:
1,729
141,323
# Students in 10th Grade:
1,385
138,358
# Students in 11th Grade:
1,170
131,939
# Students in 12th Grade:
968
129,584
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $21,798 in this school district is less than the state median of $23,696. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $20,605 is less than the state median of $23,119. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$358 MM
$39,541 MM
Spending
$339 MM
$38,578 MM
Revenue / Student
$21,798
$23,696
Spending / Student
$20,605
$23,119
Best Allentown City School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Building 21 Allentown
Magnet School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
265 Lehigh St
Allentown, PA 18102
(484) 765-4400
Allentown, PA 18102
(484) 765-4400
Grades: 9-12
| 411 students
Rank: #22.
Lehigh Parkway Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1708 Coronado St
Allentown, PA 18103
(484) 765-4441
Allentown, PA 18103
(484) 765-4441
Grades: K-5
| 268 students
Rank: #33.
William Allen High School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
106 N 17th St
Allentown, PA 18104
(484) 765-5001
Allentown, PA 18104
(484) 765-5001
Grades: 9-12
| 2,984 students
Rank: #44.
Louis E Dieruff High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
815 N Irving St
Allentown, PA 18109
(484) 765-5501
Allentown, PA 18109
(484) 765-5501
Grades: 9-12
| 1,857 students
Rank: #55.
Muhlenberg Elementary School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
740 N 21st St
Allentown, PA 18104
(484) 765-4861
Allentown, PA 18104
(484) 765-4861
Grades: PK-5
| 591 students
Rank: #66.
Ritter Elementary School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
790 N Plymouth Street
Allentown, PA 18109
(484) 765-5661
Allentown, PA 18109
(484) 765-5661
Grades: K-5
| 426 students
Rank: #77.
Roosevelt Elementary School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
210 W Susquehanna St
Allentown, PA 18103
(484) 765-4461
Allentown, PA 18103
(484) 765-4461
Grades: PK-5
| 621 students
Rank: #88.
Hiram W Dodd Elementary School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1944 S Church St
Allentown, PA 18103
(484) 765-4501
Allentown, PA 18103
(484) 765-4501
Grades: K-5
| 684 students
Rank: #99.
Mosser Elementary School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
129 S Dauphin St
Allentown, PA 18109
(484) 765-5881
Allentown, PA 18109
(484) 765-5881
Grades: PK-5
| 568 students
Rank: #1010.
Union Terrace Elementary School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1939 W Union St
Allentown, PA 18104
(484) 765-5481
Allentown, PA 18104
(484) 765-5481
Grades: PK-5
| 764 students
Rank: #1111.
Luis A. Ramos Elementary School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1430 West Allen St
Allentown, PA 18102
(484) 765-4841
Allentown, PA 18102
(484) 765-4841
Grades: K-5
| 699 students
Rank: #1212.
Washington Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
837 N 9th St
Allentown, PA 18102
(484) 765-4941
Allentown, PA 18102
(484) 765-4941
Grades: 1-5
| 360 students
Rank: #1313.
Sheridan Elementary School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
521 N 2nd St
Allentown, PA 18102
(484) 765-4881
Allentown, PA 18102
(484) 765-4881
Grades: 1-5
| 574 students
Rank: #1414.
South Mountain Middle School
(Math: 5% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
709 W Emaus Ave
Allentown, PA 18103
(484) 765-4301
Allentown, PA 18103
(484) 765-4301
Grades: 6-8
| 966 students
Rank: #1515.
Trexler Middle School
(Math: 3% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
851 N 15th St
Allentown, PA 18102
(484) 765-4601
Allentown, PA 18102
(484) 765-4601
Grades: 6-8
| 814 students
Rank: #1616.
Harrison-morton Middle School
(Math: 3% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
137 N 2nd St
Allentown, PA 18101
(484) 765-5701
Allentown, PA 18101
(484) 765-5701
Grades: 6-8
| 667 students
Rank: #1717.
Brigadier General Anna Mae Hays Elementary School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1227 W Gordon St
Allentown, PA 18102
(484) 765-4000
Allentown, PA 18102
(484) 765-4000
Grades: K-5
| 806 students
Rank: #1818.
Jefferson Elementary School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
750 Saint John St
Allentown, PA 18103
(484) 765-4421
Allentown, PA 18103
(484) 765-4421
Grades: K-5
| 543 students
Rank: #1919.
Central Elementary School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 12%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
829 W Turner St
Allentown, PA 18102
(484) 765-4801
Allentown, PA 18102
(484) 765-4801
Grades: PK-5
| 697 students
Rank: #2020.
Francis D Raub Middle School
(Math: 3% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
102 S Saint Cloud St
Allentown, PA 18104
(484) 765-5301
Allentown, PA 18104
(484) 765-5301
Grades: 6-8
| 877 students
Rank: n/an/a
517 N 15th St
Allentown, PA 18102
(484) 765-4700
Allentown, PA 18102
(484) 765-4700
Grades: PK-K
| 262 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Allentown City School District?
Allentown City School District manages 21 public schools serving 16,439 students.
What is the rank of Allentown City School District?
Allentown City School District is ranked #612 out of 675 school districts in Pennsylvania (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Pennsylvania school districts for: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Allentown City School District?
74% of Allentown City School District students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Black, 7% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are White, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Allentown City School District?
Allentown City School District has a student/teacher ratio of 16:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 14:1.
What is Allentown City School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $20,605 is less than the state median of $23,119. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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