Ritter El Sch vs James Buchanan El Sch
James Buchanan El Sch has a higher overall rating of 4.0/10 compared to 2.7/10. Ritter El Sch is significantly larger with 426 students, about 1.6× the size of James Buchanan El Sch (262). In math proficiency, James Buchanan El Sch leads at 42.0%.
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Ritter El Sch
Allentown, PA
2.7/10
Elementary SchoolKindergarten – 5th
426 students
James Buchanan El Sch
Bethlehem, PA
4.0/10
Elementary SchoolKindergarten – 5th
262 students
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| Metric | Ritter El Sch | James Buchanan El Sch |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Rating | 2.7 / 10 | 4.0 / 10 |
| Academic Score | 3.2 | 3.8 |
| Growth Score | 1.8 | 2.5 |
| Diversity Index | — | — |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 100% | 64.9% |
| Environment Score | 4.3 | 8.0 |
| State Rank | #2,830 of 2,848 | #2,621 of 2,848 |
| State Percentile | 1th | 8th |
Test Scores
| Subject | Ritter El Sch | James Buchanan El Sch |
|---|---|---|
| Math Proficiency | 30.0% | 42.0% |
| Math (State Avg) | — | — |
| ELA Proficiency | 42.0% | 62.0% |
| ELA (State Avg) | — | — |
School Details
Neighborhood
| Metric | Allentown (18109) | Bethlehem (18017) |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $55,437 | $88,946 |
| Median Home Value | $180,200 | $310,600 |
| Median Rent | $1,239 | $1,535 |
| College Educated (Bachelor's+) | 19.5% | 39.9% |
| Poverty Rate | 17.9% | 10.2% |
| Avg Commute | 23 min | 24 min |