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Palmerton Area School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 1,631 students in Palmerton Area School District. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
Public Schools in Palmerton Area School District have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 56% (versus the 55% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 11% 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
5 Schools
2,936 Schools
# Students
1,631 Students
1,671,975 Students
# Teachers
138 Teachers
121,966 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
District Rank
Palmerton Area School District, which is ranked within the top 50% 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 90-94% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#306 out of 684 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
56%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
63%
57%
Graduation Rate
90-94%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.20
0.58
# American Indian Students
n/a
3,031 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
1 Student
75,313 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
5%
# Hispanic Students
140 Students
239,410 Students
% Hispanic Students
9%
14%
# Black Students
3 Students
239,621 Students
% Black Students
n/a
14%
# White Students
1,457 Students
1,028,296 Students
% White Students
89%
62%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
1,423 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
30 Students
85,601 Students
% of Two or more races Students
2%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
7,645
# Students in K Grade:
117
115,927
# Students in 1st Grade:
139
124,827
# Students in 2nd Grade:
110
119,582
# Students in 3rd Grade:
114
124,107
# Students in 4th Grade:
146
124,674
# Students in 5th Grade:
116
125,645
# Students in 6th Grade:
140
127,758
# Students in 7th Grade:
128
129,446
# Students in 8th Grade:
139
132,568
# Students in 9th Grade:
146
144,673
# Students in 10th Grade:
121
138,290
# Students in 11th Grade:
113
128,529
# Students in 12th Grade:
102
128,304
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $21,471 in this school district is less than the state median of $23,649. The school district revenue/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $20,969 is less than the state median of $23,073. The school district spending/student has grown by 12% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$35 MM
$39,541 MM
Spending
$34 MM
$38,578 MM
Revenue / Student
$21,471
$23,649
Spending / Student
$20,969
$23,073
Best Palmerton Area School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Palmerton Area High School
Magnet School
(Math: 70-79% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3525 Fireline Rd
Palmerton, PA 18071
(610) 826-3155
Palmerton, PA 18071
(610) 826-3155
Grades: 9-12
| 482 students
Rank: #22.
Towamensing Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
7920 Interchange Rd
Lehighton, PA 18235
(610) 681-4024
Lehighton, PA 18235
(610) 681-4024
Grades: K-6
| 324 students
Rank: #33.
S S Palmer Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
298 Lafayette Ave
Palmerton, PA 18071
(610) 826-7538
Palmerton, PA 18071
(610) 826-7538
Grades: 2-6
| 403 students
Rank: #44.
Palmerton Area Junior High School
Magnet School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3529 Fireline Rd
Palmerton, PA 18071
(610) 826-2492
Palmerton, PA 18071
(610) 826-2492
Grades: 7-8
| 267 students
Rank: n/an/a
Parkside Education Center
Magnet School
680 Fourth Street
Palmerton, PA 18071
(610) 826-4914
Palmerton, PA 18071
(610) 826-4914
Grades: K-1
| 155 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Palmerton Area School District?
Palmerton Area School District manages 5 public schools serving 1,631 students.
What is the rank of Palmerton Area School District?
Palmerton Area School District is ranked #311 out of 679 school districts in Pennsylvania (top 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: Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Palmerton Area School District?
89% of Palmerton Area School District students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Palmerton Area School District?
Palmerton Area School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 14:1.
What is Palmerton Area School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $20,969 is less than the state median of $23,073. The school district spending/student has grown by 12% over four school years.
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