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#1490 of 2,846 schools in PA
Palmerton Area Jhs
Middle School · Palmerton Area Sd · Palmerton, PA
A Palmerton Area Sd middle school where students score 7 points below what's typical for similar communities.
3529 Fireline Rd, Palmerton, PA 18071
- Math 35% vs PA 35% (2024)
- Reading 60% vs PA 53% (2024)
- 13.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Palmerton Area Jhs score 48% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 55%).
2024 PSSA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. PA average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 10 points since 2020, reaching 48% in 2024.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 41% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 60% (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 34 test records from PA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
46.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Palmerton Area Jhs 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 7Car-Dependent
- Bike 31Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated711/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Palmerton), 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
$70,996
Median home value
$195,200
Median rent
$949/mo
College educated
15.5%
Homeownership
70.5%
Poverty rate
10.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 18071; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
1 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northern Lehigh MSEnrollment path unverified | 5.6 | 7–8 | 3.5 mi | 230 | 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.
Palmerton Area Sd
- Schools in district
- 5
- Rank in district
- #4 of 5
- District spending per student
- $17,395NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 10.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
Palmerton Area Jhs is listed in Palmerton Area SD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Palmerton Area Jhs
Palmerton Area Jhs is a public middle school in Palmerton, PA, part of Palmerton Area Sd, serving approximately 271 students in grades 7th-8th with a 13.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.3 out of 10 and ranks #1,490 of 2,846 schools in PA. State assessment records show 41% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 60% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Palmerton Area Jhs
What grades does Palmerton Area Jhs serve?
Palmerton Area Jhs serves students in grades 7th through 8th.
How many students attend Palmerton Area Jhs?
Palmerton Area Jhs has an enrollment of approximately 271 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Palmerton Area Jhs?
The student-teacher ratio at Palmerton Area Jhs is 13.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Palmerton Area Jhs rank in PA?
Palmerton Area Jhs ranks #1,490 of 2,846 schools in PA.
What is Palmerton Area Jhs's MySchoolScout rating?
Palmerton Area Jhs has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.3 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 Palmerton Area Jhs?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Palmerton Area Jhs has 41% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 60% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Palmerton Area Jhs a charter school?
No, Palmerton Area Jhs is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Palmerton Area Jhs a Title I school?
No, Palmerton Area Jhs is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Palmerton Area Jhs?
46.5% of students at Palmerton Area Jhs 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
- 7th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 271
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 20
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Town
- County
- Carbon County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 15.5%
- Phone
- (610) 826-2492
- Area population (ZIP 18071)
- 11,047
- Area average commute
- 30.1 min
- Area median age
- 48.4
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 18071; 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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