For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 1,646 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 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Pennsylvania public school average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (PA)
# Schools
5 Schools
2,928 Schools
# Students
1,646 Students
1,668,648 Students
# Teachers
139 Teachers
124,158 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
District Rank
Palmerton Area School District, which is ranked within the top 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 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
0.21
0.59
# American Indian Students
n/a
3,204 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
4 Students
78,034 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
5%
# Hispanic Students
147 Students
249,018 Students
% Hispanic Students
9%
15%
# Black Students
9 Students
237,342 Students
% Black Students
1%
14%
# White Students
1,456 Students
1,011,502 Students
% White Students
88%
61%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
1,518 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
30 Students
88,750 Students
% of Two or more races Students
2%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
8,485
# Students in K Grade:
123
114,122
# Students in 1st Grade:
109
120,768
# Students in 2nd Grade:
141
126,133
# Students in 3rd Grade:
119
120,907
# Students in 4th Grade:
116
125,578
# Students in 5th Grade:
143
126,001
# Students in 6th Grade:
120
126,714
# Students in 7th Grade:
140
128,950
# Students in 8th Grade:
131
129,786
# Students in 9th Grade:
127
141,323
# Students in 10th Grade:
136
138,358
# Students in 11th Grade:
123
131,939
# Students in 12th Grade:
118
129,584
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $21,275 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 $20,778 is less than the state median of $23,119. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$35 MM
$39,541 MM
Spending
$34 MM
$38,578 MM
Revenue / Student
$21,275
$23,696
Spending / Student
$20,778
$23,119
Best Palmerton Area School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Palmerton Area High 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
| 504 students
Rank: #22.
Towamensing Elementary 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
| 332 students
Rank: #33.
S S Palmer Elementary 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
| 392 students
Rank: #44.
Palmerton Area Junior High 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
| 271 students
Rank: n/an/a
680 Fourth Street
Palmerton, PA 18071
(610) 826-4914
Palmerton, PA 18071
(610) 826-4914
Grades: K-1
| 147 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Palmerton Area School District?
Palmerton Area School District manages 5 public schools serving 1,646 students.
What is the rank of Palmerton Area School District?
Palmerton Area School District is ranked #312 out of 675 school districts in Pennsylvania (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Palmerton Area School District?
88% of Palmerton Area School District students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
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 $20,778 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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