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#2385 of 2,846 schools in PA
Arts Academy Cs
Middle School · Arts Academy Cs · Allentown, PA
A charter middle school in Allentown, PA where students score 11 points below what's typical for similar communities.
1610 East Emmaus Avenue, Allentown, PA 18103
- Math 9% vs PA 37% (2024)
- Reading 45% vs PA 53% (2024)
- 10.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Arts Academy Cs score 23% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 33%).
2024 PSSA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. PA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 41 points across the 13-year record (2012–2024) and has held near 27% recently.
Show all 12 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 18% (multi-year average, 2012-2024) · reading/ELA 57% (multi-year average, 2012-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 32 test records from PA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
100%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Arts Academy Cs sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 43Car-Dependent
- Bike 26Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,850/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Allentown), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$72,545
Median home value
$242,400
Median rent
$1,333/mo
College educated
27.5%
Homeownership
62%
Poverty rate
11.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 18103; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Broughal MSEnrollment path unverified | 3.9 | 6–8 | 2.3 mi | 496 | Compare → |
| Lincoln Leadership Academy CsCharter · enrollment unverified | 5.9 | K–12 | 2.4 mi | 909 | Compare → |
| South Mountain MSEnrollment path unverified | 3.2 | 6–8 | 2.5 mi | 966 | Compare → |
| Harrison-morton MSEnrollment path unverified | 3.6 | 6–8 | 2.6 mi | 667 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Arts Academy Cs
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $16,772NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- The source release did not match this district identifier.
Arts Academy Cs is listed in Arts Academy CS; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Arts Academy Cs
Arts Academy Cs is a public middle school in Allentown, PA, part of Arts Academy Cs, serving approximately 276 students in grades 5th-8th with a 10.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.3 out of 10 and ranks #2,385 of 2,846 schools in PA. State assessment records show 18% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2024) and 57% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Arts Academy Cs
What grades does Arts Academy Cs serve?
Arts Academy Cs serves students in grades 5th through 8th.
How many students attend Arts Academy Cs?
Arts Academy Cs has an enrollment of approximately 276 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Arts Academy Cs?
The student-teacher ratio at Arts Academy Cs is 10.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Arts Academy Cs rank in PA?
Arts Academy Cs ranks #2,385 of 2,846 schools in PA.
What is Arts Academy Cs's MySchoolScout rating?
Arts Academy Cs has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.3 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Arts Academy Cs?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Arts Academy Cs has 18% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2024) and 57% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2024).
Is Arts Academy Cs a charter school?
Yes, Arts Academy Cs is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Arts Academy Cs a Title I school?
No, Arts Academy Cs is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Arts Academy Cs?
100.0% of students at Arts Academy Cs qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 5th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 276
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 10.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 26
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Lehigh County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 23.6%
- Phone
- (610) 351-0234
- Area population (ZIP 18103)
- 47,336
- Area average commute
- 25.2 min
- Area median age
- 39.8
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 PSSA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 PSSA. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 PSSA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 PSSA. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 18103; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2012-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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