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#1557 of 2,846 schools in PA
Brigadier General Anna Mae Hays EL Sch
Elementary School · Allentown City SD
1227 W Gordon St, Allentown, PA 18102
Enrollment
806
Student-Teacher
15.5:1
Score
6.1
Grades
Kindergarten – 5th
Enrollment
806
Student-Teacher
15.5:1
Score
6.1
Grades
Kindergarten – 5th
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
Pennsylvania schools
#1,557 of 2,846
In Allentown
#12 of 34
public schools
In district
#3 of 21
Allentown City SD
Academic growth
9.6 / 10
Excellent
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Brigadier General Anna Mae Hays EL Sch
Elementary School in Allentown · grades Kindergarten – 5th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.
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About Brigadier General Anna Mae Hays EL Sch
Brigadier General Anna Mae Hays EL Sch is a public elementary school in Allentown, PA, part of Allentown City SD. Brigadier General Anna Mae Hays EL Sch serves approximately 806 students, and covers grades Kindergarten-5th, and has a 15.5:1 student-teacher ratio. Brigadier General Anna Mae Hays EL Sch has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.1 out of 10 and ranks #1,557 of 2,846 schools in PA.
Structured state assessment records for Brigadier General Anna Mae Hays EL Sch show 8% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2024) and 18% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2024).
- This school 6.1 · Average
- District avg 4.0
- PA avg 6.4
What Parents Should Know
Test scores at Brigadier General Anna Mae Hays EL Sch sit below average, but its growth scores are strong: students here make above-average progress year over year. The raw numbers haven't caught up, but a school that keeps moving kids forward is doing the harder, more important work.
41% of students at Brigadier General Anna Mae Hays EL Sch were chronically absent in the 2022-23 school year, above the national average. Chronic absenteeism means missing 15 or more school days, and at high rates it drags on classroom pacing for everyone. Ask what the school does to help families get kids to class consistently.
Score Breakdown
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Brigadier General Anna Mae Hays EL Sch — Students at Brigadier General Anna Mae Hays EL Sch score 13% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 33%).
Equity & Diversity
Shown separately, not included in overall scoreFree/Reduced Lunch
100%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
Test Scores PA PSSA (2023-24)
Based on 14 test records from PA state assessments. About our data
Proficiency Trend
→ StableAverage proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: 9.6/10.
How Brigadier General Anna Mae Hays EL Sch Compares
See how Brigadier General Anna Mae Hays EL Sch performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.
Funding & Resources
Location
1227 W Gordon St, Allentown, PA 18102
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Brigadier General Anna Mae Hays EL Sch may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. JEWISH DAY SCHOOL OF THE LEHIGH VALLEY (rated 7.4/10, 1.6 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is CAI LEARNING ACADEMY (rated 6.8/10, 0.5 miles away), which scores slightly higher. Additionally, ST JOHN VIANNEY REGIONAL SCHOOL (rated 6.8/10, 0.7 miles away), which scores slightly higher. For more schools in Allentown, see our Allentown schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 1.6 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Luis A. Ramos El Sch Allentown | 0.3 mi | 4.4 |
| Jackson Early Childhood Center Allentown | 0.3 mi | 3.3 |
| CAI LEARNING ACADEMY Allentown | 0.5 mi | 6.8 |
| Central El Sch Allentown | 0.5 mi | 4.5 |
| Trexler MS Allentown | 0.6 mi | 3.2 |
| Washington El Sch Allentown | 0.6 mi | 2.8 |
| William Allen HS Allentown | 0.6 mi | 4.1 |
| GRACE MONTESSORI SCHOOL Allentown | 0.6 mi | — |
| ST JOHN VIANNEY REGIONAL SCHOOL Allentown | 0.7 mi | 6.8 |
| Francis D Raub MS Allentown | 0.8 mi | 3.2 |
| Union Terrace El Sch Allentown | 1.0 mi | 3.9 |
| Arts Academy Elementary CS Allentown | 0.9 mi | 6.8 |
| Building 21 Allentown Allentown | 1.0 mi | 6.5 |
| Muhlenberg El Sch Allentown | 1.1 mi | 3.3 |
| Roberto Clemente CS Allentown | 1.1 mi | 6.4 |
| Jefferson El Sch Allentown | 1.3 mi | 4.6 |
| Sheridan El Sch Allentown | 1.3 mi | 2.4 |
| Harrison-Morton MS Allentown | 1.3 mi | 3.6 |
| Lehigh Parkway El Sch Allentown | 2.0 mi | 6.1 |
| JEWISH DAY SCHOOL OF THE LEHIGH VALLEY Allentown | 1.6 mi | 7.4 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 18102 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$40,681
Median Home Value
$146,600
Median Rent
$1,224/mo
Population
51,315
College Educated
11.2%
Homeownership
29.9%
Avg Commute
25 min
Poverty Rate
30.3%
Median Age
30.8
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Brigadier General Anna Mae Hays EL Sch
What grades does Brigadier General Anna Mae Hays EL Sch serve?
Brigadier General Anna Mae Hays EL Sch serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Brigadier General Anna Mae Hays EL Sch?
Brigadier General Anna Mae Hays EL Sch has an enrollment of approximately 806 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Brigadier General Anna Mae Hays EL Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at Brigadier General Anna Mae Hays EL Sch is 15.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Brigadier General Anna Mae Hays EL Sch rank in PA?
Brigadier General Anna Mae Hays EL Sch ranks #1,557 of 2,846 schools in PA.
What is Brigadier General Anna Mae Hays EL Sch's MySchoolScout rating?
Brigadier General Anna Mae Hays EL Sch has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.1 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 Brigadier General Anna Mae Hays EL Sch?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Brigadier General Anna Mae Hays EL Sch has 8% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2024) and 18% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2024).
Is Brigadier General Anna Mae Hays EL Sch a charter school?
No, Brigadier General Anna Mae Hays EL Sch is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Brigadier General Anna Mae Hays EL Sch a Title I school?
No, Brigadier General Anna Mae Hays EL Sch is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Brigadier General Anna Mae Hays EL Sch?
100.0% of students at Brigadier General Anna Mae Hays EL Sch qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 5th
- Enrollment
- 806
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 52
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 100.0%
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- Lehigh County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 40.8%
- Phone
- (484) 765-4000
Resources & Links
District
Allentown City SD- District Enrollment
- 16,510
- Schools in District
- 21
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $18,007
- District Rank
- #3 of 21
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