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#2628 of 2,846 schools in PA
Harrison-morton MS
Middle School · Allentown City Sd · Allentown, PA
An Allentown City Sd middle school where students score 21 points below what's typical for similar communities.
137 N 2nd St, Allentown, PA 18101
- Math 5% vs PA 36% (2024)
- Reading 20% vs PA 53% (2024)
- 12.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Harrison-morton MS score 12% 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 33 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 19% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 31% (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%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Harrison-morton 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 43Some Transit
- Bike 50Bikeable
- 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
$41,542
Median home value
$153,800
Median rent
$1,337/mo
College educated
19.2%
Homeownership
7.7%
Poverty rate
25.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 18101; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Roberto Clemente CsCharter · enrollment unverified | 6.4 | K–12 | 0.5 mi | 626 | Compare → |
| Executive Education Academy CsCharter · enrollment unverified | 5.8 | K–12 | 1.0 mi | 1,431 | Compare → |
| Lincoln Leadership Academy CsCharter · enrollment unverified | 5.9 | K–12 | 1.7 mi | 909 | Compare → |
| Trexler MSEnrollment path unverified | 3.2 | 6–8 | 1.7 mi | 814 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Allentown City Sd
- Schools in district
- 21
- Rank in district
- #12 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
Harrison-morton MS is listed in Allentown City SD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Harrison-morton MS
Harrison-morton MS is a public middle school in Allentown, PA, part of Allentown City Sd, serving approximately 667 students in grades 6th-8th with a 12.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.6 out of 10 and ranks #2,628 of 2,846 schools in PA. State assessment records show 19% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 31% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Harrison-morton MS
What grades does Harrison-morton MS serve?
Harrison-morton MS serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Harrison-morton MS?
Harrison-morton MS has an enrollment of approximately 667 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Harrison-morton MS?
The student-teacher ratio at Harrison-morton MS is 12.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Harrison-morton MS rank in PA?
Harrison-morton MS ranks #2,628 of 2,846 schools in PA.
What is Harrison-morton MS's MySchoolScout rating?
Harrison-morton MS has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.6 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 Harrison-morton MS?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Harrison-morton MS has 19% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 31% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Harrison-morton MS a charter school?
No, Harrison-morton MS is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Harrison-morton MS a Title I school?
No, Harrison-morton MS is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Harrison-morton MS?
100.0% of students at Harrison-morton 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
- 667
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 53
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- Lehigh County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 48.0%
- Phone
- (484) 765-5701
- Area population (ZIP 18101)
- 5,789
- Area average commute
- 26.2 min
- Area median age
- 30.3
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 18101; 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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