Top Rankings
Parkland School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 5%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 5%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 12 public schools serving 9,821 students in Parkland School District. This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 5% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
Public Schools in Parkland School District have an average math proficiency score of 64% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 77% (versus the 55% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Pennsylvania public school average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (PA)
# Schools
12 Schools
2,936 Schools
# Students
9,821 Students
1,671,975 Students
# Teachers
690 Teachers
121,966 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
District Rank
Parkland School District, which is ranked within the top 5% 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 96% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#30 out of 684 school districts
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
64%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
77%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
71%
57%
Graduation Rate
93%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.61
0.58
# American Indian Students
5 Students
3,031 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
1,269 Students
75,313 Students
% Asian Students
13%
5%
# Hispanic Students
1,829 Students
239,410 Students
% Hispanic Students
19%
14%
# Black Students
503 Students
239,621 Students
% Black Students
5%
14%
# White Students
5,761 Students
1,028,296 Students
% White Students
59%
62%
# Hawaiian Students
8 Students
1,423 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
446 Students
85,601 Students
% of Two or more races Students
4%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
7,645
# Students in K Grade:
632
115,927
# Students in 1st Grade:
727
124,827
# Students in 2nd Grade:
715
119,582
# Students in 3rd Grade:
722
124,107
# Students in 4th Grade:
779
124,674
# Students in 5th Grade:
765
125,645
# Students in 6th Grade:
741
127,758
# Students in 7th Grade:
783
129,446
# Students in 8th Grade:
737
132,568
# Students in 9th Grade:
814
144,673
# Students in 10th Grade:
791
138,290
# Students in 11th Grade:
818
128,529
# Students in 12th Grade:
797
128,304
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $19,772 in this school district is less than the state median of $23,649. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $20,073 is less than the state median of $23,073. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$194 MM
$39,541 MM
Spending
$197 MM
$38,578 MM
Revenue / Student
$19,772
$23,649
Spending / Student
$20,073
$23,073
Best Parkland School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Fred J. Jaindl Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 81% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1051 Weilers Rd
Breinigsville, PA 18031
(610) 351-5880
Breinigsville, PA 18031
(610) 351-5880
Grades: K-5
| 447 students
Rank: #22.
Parkland High School
Magnet School
(Math: 80% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2700 N Cedar Crest Blvd
Allentown, PA 18104
(610) 351-5600
Allentown, PA 18104
(610) 351-5600
Grades: 9-12
| 3,220 students
Rank: #33.
Kernsville School
Magnet School
(Math: 80% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
5051 Kernsville Rd
Orefield, PA 18069
(610) 351-5840
Orefield, PA 18069
(610) 351-5840
Grades: K-5
| 447 students
Rank: #44.
Cetronia School
Magnet School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
3635 Broadway
Allentown, PA 18104
(610) 351-5860
Allentown, PA 18104
(610) 351-5860
Grades: K-5
| 482 students
Rank: #55.
Fogelsville School
Magnet School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
312 S Route 100
Breinigsville, PA 18031
(610) 351-5800
Breinigsville, PA 18031
(610) 351-5800
Grades: K-5
| 511 students
Rank: #66.
Parkway Manor School
Magnet School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
768 Parkway Rd
Allentown, PA 18104
(610) 351-5850
Allentown, PA 18104
(610) 351-5850
Grades: K-5
| 530 students
Rank: #77.
Veterans Memorial Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
250 Twin Ponds Rd
Breinigsville, PA 18031
(610) 351-5910
Breinigsville, PA 18031
(610) 351-5910
Grades: K-5
| 517 students
Rank: #88.
Springhouse Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1200 Springhouse Rd
Allentown, PA 18104
(610) 351-5700
Allentown, PA 18104
(610) 351-5700
Grades: 6-8
| 1,344 students
Rank: #9 - 109. - 10.
Ironton School
Magnet School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3135 Levans Rd
Coplay, PA 18037
(610) 351-5810
Coplay, PA 18037
(610) 351-5810
Grades: K-5
| 437 students
Rank: #9 - 109. - 10.
Kratzer School
Magnet School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2200 Huckleberry Rd
Allentown, PA 18104
(610) 351-5820
Allentown, PA 18104
(610) 351-5820
Grades: K-5
| 483 students
Rank: #1111.
Schnecksville School
Magnet School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4260 Sand Spring Rd
Schnecksville, PA 18078
(610) 351-5830
Schnecksville, PA 18078
(610) 351-5830
Grades: K-5
| 486 students
Rank: #1212.
Orefield Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2675 Pa Route 309
Orefield, PA 18069
(610) 351-5750
Orefield, PA 18069
(610) 351-5750
Grades: 6-8
| 917 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Parkland School District?
Parkland School District manages 12 public schools serving 9,821 students.
What is the rank of Parkland School District?
Parkland School District is ranked #30 out of 679 school districts in Pennsylvania (top 5%) 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 overall rank (Top 5%), Highest math proficiency (Top 5%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%), Highest science proficiency (Top 20%), Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Parkland School District?
59% of Parkland School District students are White, 19% of students are Hispanic, 13% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Black, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Parkland School District?
Parkland School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is equal to the Pennsylvania state average of 14:1.
What is Parkland School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $20,073 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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