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Allentown City Sd School District

School District · Allentown, Pennsylvania

Last updated: August 2026

Students: 16,510

Teachers (FTE): 1,050

Estimated Scores: 5%

Avg Rating

4.0

out of 10

Schools

14 elem, 4 mid, 3 high

Enrollment

16,510

Student-Teacher Ratio

15.7:1

Avg Rating

4.0

out of 10

Schools

14 elem, 4 mid, 3 high

Enrollment

16,510

Student-Teacher Ratio

15.7:1

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How this district compares

Pennsylvania rank

#471 of 494

districts by avg. composite

Vs. state average

-2.2

below Pennsylvania avg

Per-pupil spending

$18,007

$133 vs Pennsylvania median

District size

16,510 students

Much larger than Pennsylvania median

The short answer

Allentown City Sd ranks #471 of 494 Pennsylvania districts by overall school rating. Allentown City Sd's schools with real test data average 4.1/10 across 20 schools. Its top-rated schools are Building 21 Allentown (6.5/10), Brigadier General Anna Mae Hays EL Sch (6.1/10), and Lehigh Parkway EL Sch (6.1/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.

Most improved · 2022 → 2024

Jefferson EL Sch

STAAR proficiency rose +12.5 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among Allentown City Sd schools across the two most recent comparable testing years.

Top-Rated Schools in Allentown City Sd

Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (20 of 21). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.

#	School	Rating	Level	Value	Enrollment
1	Building 21 Allentown	6.5 / 10	High	—	411
2	Brigadier General Anna Mae Hays EL Sch	6.1 / 10	Elementary	—	806
3	Lehigh Parkway EL Sch	6.1 / 10	Elementary	—	268
4	Louis E Dieruff HS	4.8 / 10	High	—	1,857
5	Jefferson EL Sch	4.6 / 10	Elementary	—	543
6	Central EL Sch	4.5 / 10	Elementary	—	697
7	Luis A. Ramos EL Sch	4.4 / 10	Elementary	—	699
8	Hiram W Dodd EL Sch	4.3 / 10	Elementary	—	684
9	William Allen HS	4.1 / 10	High	—	2,984
10	Mosser EL Sch	4.1 / 10	Elementary	—	568

See all 21 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.

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. District-level spending was $18,007 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).

With an average rating of 4.0/10, Allentown City Sd demonstrates solid academic performance.

The highest-rated school in the district is Building 21 Allentown, which has a composite score of 6.5/10.

In standardized testing, Allentown City Sd students show an average math proficiency of 29.3% and ELA proficiency of 36.2%.

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 Proficiency29.3%

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Not reported

ELA Proficiency36.2%

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Not reported

Average proficiency across all schools in Allentown City Sd with test data.

District Details

State: Pennsylvania
City: Allentown
Total Enrollment: 16,510
Teachers (FTE): 1,050
District spending per student: $18,007NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
Child poverty rate: 24.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
District directory 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 4.0/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.

What is the district spending per student in Allentown City Sd?

Allentown City Sd's district-level spending was $18,007 per student in fiscal year 2023, according to NCES F-33. This is district context, not an individual-school expense.

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 6.5/10.

What are the test scores in Allentown City Sd?

Across schools in Allentown City Sd with test data, the average math proficiency is 29.3% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 36.2%. 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 4.0/10 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 blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.

District Averages

Overall Rating: 4.0/10
Math Proficiency: 29.3%
ELA Proficiency: 36.2%

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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.