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Top 49% in state

Roberto Clemente Cs

School · Roberto Clemente Cs · Allentown, PA

A charter school in Allentown, PA where students score 17 points below what's typical for similar communities.

Charter

131 W Hamilton St, Allentown, PA 18101

  • Math 11% vs PA 41% (2024)
  • Reading 26% vs PA 55% (2024)
  • 90%+ 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress5.9Average25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data7
Annual Change-2.24 pts/yr
Data Period2017–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics2.8Needs Improvement25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency9.3% (2024 PSSA)
Reading/ELA Proficiency24.4% (2024 PSSA)
Math vs. State Avg-42.2 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-31.4 pts
Overall Proficiency17% (2024 PSSA, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)33% (model expectation from 2024 PSSA)
vs. Expected-16.5 pts
Adjusted Percentile10th
College Readiness9.8Excellent30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate90%+
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment6.4Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio12.3:1
District spending per student$14,930
Chronic Absenteeism17.3%

Students at Roberto Clemente Cs score 17% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 33%).

How we calculate scores →

2024 PSSA proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. PA average.

Math Proficiency11%(2024 PSSA)
School
State
41%(2024 PSSA)
ELA Proficiency26%(2024 PSSA)
School
State
55%(2024 PSSA)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 13 points across the 8-year record (2017–2024) and has held near 18% recently.

Show all 7 years
2017
Math
20%
ELA
43%
2018
Math
15%
ELA
45%
2019
Math
15%
ELA
45%
2020*
Math
9%
ELA
19%
2021*
Math
9%
ELA
19%
2022
Math
10%
ELA
30%
2024
Math
11%
ELA
26%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 12% (multi-year average, 2017-2024) · reading/ELA 29% (multi-year average, 2017-2024)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 28 test records from PA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

100%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.

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The neighborhood

Where Roberto Clemente 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 81Very Walkable
  • Transit 45Some Transit
  • Bike 40Somewhat 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

$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

Athletics1sport offered
1 boys'·0 girls'·3 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses2of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Executive Education Academy CsCharter · enrollment unverified5.8K–121.6 mi1,431Compare →
Lincoln Leadership Academy CsCharter · enrollment unverified5.9K–122.2 mi909Compare →
Lehigh Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition6.9privatePK–123.5 mi296Compare →
Centennial School Lehigh UnivPrivate · tuition8.1private2–124.2 mi72Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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.

Roberto Clemente Cs

Schools in district
1
Rank in district
#1 of 1
District spending per student
$14,930NCES 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.

Roberto Clemente Cs is listed in Roberto Clemente CS; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Roberto Clemente Cs

Roberto Clemente Cs is a public school in Allentown, PA, part of Roberto Clemente Cs, serving approximately 626 students in grades Kindergarten-12th with a 12.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.4 out of 10 and ranks #1,392 of 2,846 schools in PA. State assessment records show 12% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2017-2024) and 29% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2017-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Roberto Clemente Cs

What grades does Roberto Clemente Cs serve?

Roberto Clemente Cs serves students in grades Kindergarten through 12th.

How many students attend Roberto Clemente Cs?

Roberto Clemente Cs has an enrollment of approximately 626 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Roberto Clemente Cs?

The student-teacher ratio at Roberto Clemente Cs is 12.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Roberto Clemente Cs rank in PA?

Roberto Clemente Cs ranks #1,392 of 2,846 schools in PA.

What is Roberto Clemente Cs's MySchoolScout rating?

Roberto Clemente Cs has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.4 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 Roberto Clemente Cs?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Roberto Clemente Cs has 12% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2017-2024) and 29% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2017-2024).

Is Roberto Clemente Cs a charter school?

Yes, Roberto Clemente Cs is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.

Is Roberto Clemente Cs a Title I school?

No, Roberto Clemente Cs is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Roberto Clemente Cs?

100.0% of students at Roberto Clemente 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
Kindergarten – 12th
Enrollment
626
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.3:1
Teachers (FTE)
51
Type
regular
Setting
Midsize City
County
Lehigh County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
17.3%
4-Year Graduation
90%+
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, 2017-2024; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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