Top Rankings
East Penn School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 10 public schools serving 7,957 students in East Penn School District. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
Public Schools in East Penn School District have an average math proficiency score of 44% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 66% (versus the 55% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Pennsylvania public school average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (PA)
# Schools
10 Schools
2,936 Schools
# Students
7,957 Students
1,671,975 Students
# Teachers
558 Teachers
121,966 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
District Rank
East Penn School District, which is ranked within the top 30% of all 679 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 93% has decreased from 94% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#140 out of 684 school districts
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
66%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
64%
57%
Graduation Rate
93%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.50
0.58
# American Indian Students
5 Students
3,031 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
353 Students
75,313 Students
% Asian Students
4%
5%
# Hispanic Students
1,309 Students
239,410 Students
% Hispanic Students
17%
14%
# Black Students
400 Students
239,621 Students
% Black Students
5%
14%
# White Students
5,449 Students
1,028,296 Students
% White Students
69%
62%
# Hawaiian Students
11 Students
1,423 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
430 Students
85,601 Students
% of Two or more races Students
5%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
7,645
# Students in K Grade:
481
115,927
# Students in 1st Grade:
498
124,827
# Students in 2nd Grade:
539
119,582
# Students in 3rd Grade:
537
124,107
# Students in 4th Grade:
548
124,674
# Students in 5th Grade:
618
125,645
# Students in 6th Grade:
582
127,758
# Students in 7th Grade:
652
129,446
# Students in 8th Grade:
656
132,568
# Students in 9th Grade:
688
144,673
# Students in 10th Grade:
729
138,290
# Students in 11th Grade:
678
128,529
# Students in 12th Grade:
751
128,304
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $19,562 in this school district is less than the state median of $23,649. The school district revenue/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $17,518 is less than the state median of $23,073. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$156 MM
$39,541 MM
Spending
$139 MM
$38,578 MM
Revenue / Student
$19,562
$23,649
Spending / Student
$17,518
$23,073
Best East Penn School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Emmaus High School
Magnet School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
500 Macungie Ave
Emmaus, PA 18049
(610) 965-1651
Emmaus, PA 18049
(610) 965-1651
Grades: 9-12
| 2,846 students
Rank: #22.
Macungie Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
4062 Brookside Rd
Macungie, PA 18062
(610) 965-1617
Macungie, PA 18062
(610) 965-1617
Grades: K-5
| 510 students
Rank: #33.
Shoemaker Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
4068 N Fairview St
Macungie, PA 18062
(610) 965-1626
Macungie, PA 18062
(610) 965-1626
Grades: K-5
| 589 students
Rank: #44.
Wescosville Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1064 Liberty Ln
Allentown, PA 18106
(610) 395-5851
Allentown, PA 18106
(610) 395-5851
Grades: K-5
| 496 students
Rank: #55.
Willow Lane Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
6135 Sauerkraut Ln
Macungie, PA 18062
(484) 519-3300
Macungie, PA 18062
(484) 519-3300
Grades: K-5
| 609 students
Rank: #66.
Alburtis Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
222 West Third Street
Alburtis, PA 18011
(610) 965-1633
Alburtis, PA 18011
(610) 965-1633
Grades: K-5
| 349 students
Rank: #77.
Eyer Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
5616 Buckeye Rd
Macungie, PA 18062
(610) 965-1600
Macungie, PA 18062
(610) 965-1600
Grades: 6-8
| 847 students
Rank: #88.
Lincoln Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
233 Seem St
Emmaus, PA 18049
(610) 965-1636
Emmaus, PA 18049
(610) 965-1636
Grades: K-5
| 399 students
Rank: #99.
Jefferson Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
520 Elm St
Emmaus, PA 18049
(610) 965-1645
Emmaus, PA 18049
(610) 965-1645
Grades: K-5
| 269 students
Rank: #1010.
Lower Macungie Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
6299 Lower Macungie Road
Macungie, PA 18062
(610) 395-8593
Macungie, PA 18062
(610) 395-8593
Grades: 6-8
| 1,043 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to East Penn School District?
East Penn School District manages 10 public schools serving 7,957 students.
What is the rank of East Penn School District?
East Penn School District is ranked #145 out of 679 school districts in Pennsylvania (top 30%) 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: Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in East Penn School District?
69% of East Penn School District students are White, 17% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of East Penn School District?
East Penn School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is equal to the Pennsylvania state average of 14:1.
What is East Penn School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $17,518 is less than the state median of $23,073. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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