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4.7 avg / 10

Allentown City Sd School District

School District · Allentown, Pennsylvania

Students: 16,510
Teachers (FTE): 1,050
Estimated Scores: 5%

Avg Rating

4.7

out of 10

Schools

21

14 elem, 4 mid, 3 high

Per-Pupil Spending

$18,007

Student-Teacher Ratio

15.7:1

How this district compares

Pennsylvania rank

#459 of 493

districts by avg. composite

Vs. state average

-1.6

below Pennsylvania avg

Per-pupil spending

$18,007

$133 vs Pennsylvania median

District size

16,510 students

Much larger than Pennsylvania median

About Allentown City Sd

Allentown City Sd is a Allentown, Pennsylvania school district serving 21 schools. The district educates 16,510 students with a student-teacher ratio of 15.7:1. The district invests $18,007 per student annually.

With an average rating of 4.7/10, Allentown City Sd demonstrates solid academic performance.

The highest-rated school in the district is Building 21 Allentown, which has a composite score of 6.8/10.

In standardized testing, Allentown City Sd students show an average math proficiency of 17.3% and ELA proficiency of 28.0%.

The district includes 14 elementary schools , 4 middle schools , and 3 high schools.

District Map

Schools in Allentown City Sd, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.

District Average Test Scores

Math Proficiency 17.3%
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ELA Proficiency 28.0%
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Average proficiency across all schools in Allentown City Sd with test data.

District Details

City
Allentown
Total Enrollment
16,510
Teachers (FTE)
1,050
Child Poverty Rate
0.3%
Data Year
2023

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Allentown City Sd?

Allentown City Sd has 21 schools in total — 14 elementary, 4 middle, and 3 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.

What is the average rating for Allentown City Sd?

The average composite rating for Allentown City Sd is 4.7/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.

What is the per-pupil spending in Allentown City Sd?

Allentown City Sd spends $18,007 per student per year.

What is the student-teacher ratio in Allentown City Sd?

The average student-teacher ratio in Allentown City Sd is 15.7:1.

What is the top-rated school in Allentown City Sd?

Building 21 Allentown is the highest-rated school in Allentown City Sd with a composite score of 6.8/10.

What are the test scores in Allentown City Sd?

Across schools in Allentown City Sd with test data, the average math proficiency is 17.3% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 28.0%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.

How does Allentown City Sd compare to other districts in Pennsylvania?

Allentown City Sd has an average school rating of 4.7/10 across 21 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Pennsylvania by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.

How does MySchoolScout rate schools?

MySchoolScout ratings are based on a comprehensive methodology that weighs Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.

District Averages

Overall Rating
4.7/10
Math Proficiency
17.3%
ELA Proficiency
28.0%

How We Rate Schools

Every school receives a composite score from 1 to 10 based on four pillars: Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Scores are built from publicly available data including standardized test results, enrollment figures, and school climate indicators.

Read our full methodology

Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Pennsylvania Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.

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