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7.5 avg / 10

Parkland Sd School District

School District · Allentown, Pennsylvania

Students: 9,974
Teachers (FTE): 689

Avg Rating

7.5

out of 10

Schools

12

9 elem, 2 mid, 1 high

Per-Pupil Spending

$18,910

Student-Teacher Ratio

14.5:1

How this district compares

Pennsylvania rank

#69 of 493

districts by avg. composite

Vs. state average

+1.2

above Pennsylvania avg

Per-pupil spending

$18,910

+$770 vs Pennsylvania median

District size

9,974 students

Much larger than Pennsylvania median

About Parkland Sd

Parkland Sd is a Allentown, Pennsylvania school district serving 12 schools. The district educates 9,974 students with a student-teacher ratio of 14.5:1. The district invests $18,910 per student annually.

With an average rating of 7.5/10, Parkland Sd is among the strongest-performing districts in the state.

The highest-rated school in the district is Veterans Memorial EL Sch, which has a composite score of 8.9/10.

In standardized testing, Parkland Sd students show an average math proficiency of 70.2% and ELA proficiency of 75.2%.

The district includes 9 elementary schools , 2 middle schools , and 1 high school.

District Map

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

District Average Test Scores

Math Proficiency 70.2%
School
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ELA Proficiency 75.2%
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Average proficiency across all schools in Parkland Sd with test data.

District Details

State
Pennsylvania
City
Allentown
Total Enrollment
9,974
Teachers (FTE)
689
Child Poverty Rate
0.1%
Data Year
2023

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Parkland Sd?

Parkland Sd has 12 schools in total — 9 elementary, 2 middle, and 1 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.

What is the average rating for Parkland Sd?

The average composite rating for Parkland Sd is 7.5/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.

What is the per-pupil spending in Parkland Sd?

Parkland Sd spends $18,910 per student per year.

What is the student-teacher ratio in Parkland Sd?

The average student-teacher ratio in Parkland Sd is 14.5:1.

What is the top-rated school in Parkland Sd?

Veterans Memorial EL Sch is the highest-rated school in Parkland Sd with a composite score of 8.9/10.

What are the test scores in Parkland Sd?

Across schools in Parkland Sd with test data, the average math proficiency is 70.2% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 75.2%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.

How does Parkland Sd compare to other districts in Pennsylvania?

Parkland Sd has an average school rating of 7.5/10 across 12 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
7.5/10
Math Proficiency
70.2%
ELA Proficiency
75.2%

Resources

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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

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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.

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