Parkland Sd School District
School District · Allentown, Pennsylvania
Avg Rating
8.5
out of 10
Schools
12
9 elem, 2 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$18,910
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.5:1
Avg Rating
8.5
out of 10
Schools
12
9 elem, 2 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$18,910
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.5:1
Evaluating Parkland Sd?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Parkland Sd as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
Shortlist starter
Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
Veterans Memorial EL Sch
Breinigsville · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Fred J. Jaindl EL Sch
Breinigsville · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Kernsville Sch
Orefield · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Pennsylvania rank
#16 of 494
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+2.3
above Pennsylvania avg
Per-pupil spending
$18,910
+$770 vs Pennsylvania median
District size
9,974 students
Much larger than Pennsylvania median
The short answer
Parkland Sd ranks #16 of 494 Pennsylvania districts by overall school rating. Parkland Sd's schools with real test data average 8.5/10 across 12 schools. Its top-rated schools are Veterans Memorial EL Sch (9.5/10), Fred J. Jaindl EL Sch (9.5/10), and Kernsville Sch (9.4/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Rates 9.5/10 despite 35% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 1.0 points higher than its student-poverty level predicts. Roughly as clean a case of strong results without an affluent-ZIP price tag as you'll find among Parkland Sd schools.
STAAR proficiency rose +5.0 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among Parkland Sd schools across the two most recent comparable testing years.
Top-Rated Schools in Parkland Sd
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (12 of 12). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Veterans Memorial EL Sch | 9.5 / 10 |
| 2 | Fred J. Jaindl EL Sch | 9.5 / 10 |
| 3 | Kernsville Sch | 9.4 / 10 |
| 4 | Cetronia Sch | 8.9 / 10 |
| 5 | Kratzer Sch | 8.8 / 10 |
| 6 | Fogelsville Sch | 8.8 / 10 |
| 7 | Schnecksville Sch | 8.6 / 10 |
| 8 | Parkway Manor Sch | 8.5 / 10 |
| 9 | Ironton Sch | 8.5 / 10 |
| 10 | Parkland HS | 7.6 / 10 |
See all 12 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
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 8.5/10, Parkland Sd is among the strongest-performing districts in the state.
The highest-rated school in the district is Fred J. Jaindl EL Sch, which has a composite score of 9.5/10.
In standardized testing, Parkland Sd students show an average math proficiency of 74.4% and ELA proficiency of 78.0%.
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
Average proficiency across all schools in Parkland Sd with test data.
Schools in Parkland Sd
12 schools Elementary Schools 9
Middle Schools 2
High Schools 1
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 8.5/10. 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?
Fred J. Jaindl EL Sch is the highest-rated school in Parkland Sd with a composite score of 9.5/10.
What are the test scores in Parkland Sd?
Across schools in Parkland Sd with test data, the average math proficiency is 74.4% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 78.0%. 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 8.5/10 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 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
- 8.5/10
- Math Proficiency
- 74.4%
- ELA Proficiency
- 78.0%
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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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