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#2713 of 2,846 schools in PA
Francis D Raub MS
Middle School · Allentown City Sd · Allentown, PA
An Allentown City Sd middle school where students score 22 points below what's typical for similar communities.
102 S Saint Cloud St, Allentown, PA 18104
- Math 6% vs PA 36% (2024)
- Reading 17% vs PA 53% (2024)
- 15.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Francis D Raub MS score 11% 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 32 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 12% recently.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 17% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 28% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 36 test records from PA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
100.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Francis D Raub MS 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 76Very Walkable
- Transit 39Some Transit
- Bike 41Somewhat 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
$94,279
Median home value
$296,800
Median rent
$1,620/mo
College educated
44.8%
Homeownership
69.6%
Poverty rate
7.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 18104; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trexler MSEnrollment path unverified | 3.2 | 6–8 | 1.1 mi | 814 | Compare → |
| Roberto Clemente CsCharter · enrollment unverified | 6.4 | K–12 | 1.6 mi | 626 | Compare → |
| Harrison-morton MSEnrollment path unverified | 3.6 | 6–8 | 2.0 mi | 667 | Compare → |
| Lehigh Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 6.9private | PK–12 | 2.1 mi | 296 | 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.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Allentown City Sd
- Schools in district
- 21
- Rank in district
- #16 of 21
- District spending per student
- $18,007NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 24.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
Francis D Raub MS is listed in Allentown City SD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Francis D Raub MS
Francis D Raub MS is a public middle school in Allentown, PA, part of Allentown City Sd, serving approximately 877 students in grades 6th-8th with a 15.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.2 out of 10 and ranks #2,713 of 2,846 schools in PA. State assessment records show 17% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 28% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Francis D Raub MS
What grades does Francis D Raub MS serve?
Francis D Raub MS serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Francis D Raub MS?
Francis D Raub MS has an enrollment of approximately 877 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Francis D Raub MS?
The student-teacher ratio at Francis D Raub MS is 15.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Francis D Raub MS rank in PA?
Francis D Raub MS ranks #2,713 of 2,846 schools in PA.
What is Francis D Raub MS's MySchoolScout rating?
Francis D Raub MS has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.2 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 Francis D Raub MS?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Francis D Raub MS has 17% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 28% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Francis D Raub MS a charter school?
No, Francis D Raub MS is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Francis D Raub MS a Title I school?
No, Francis D Raub MS is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Francis D Raub MS?
100.1% of students at Francis D Raub MS 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
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 877
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 57
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- Lehigh County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 51.8%
- Phone
- (484) 765-5301
- Area population (ZIP 18104)
- 47,999
- Area average commute
- 22 min
- Area median age
- 39.3
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 18104; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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