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#2536 of 2,846 schools in PA
Union Terrace EL Sch
Elementary School · Allentown City Sd · Allentown, PA
An Allentown City Sd elementary school where students score 10 points below what's typical for similar communities.
1939 W Union St, Allentown, PA 18104
- Math 21% vs PA 46% (2024)
- Reading 26% vs PA 53% (2024)
- 18.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Union Terrace EL Sch score 23% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 33%).
2024 PSSA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. PA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 18 points since 2020, to 23% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 31% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 42% (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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See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Union Terrace EL Sch 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 59Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 38Some Transit
- Bike 53Bikeable
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St John Vianney Regional SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.8private | PK–8 | 0.4 mi | 301 | Compare → |
| Jackson Early Childhood CenterEnrollment path unverified | 3.3 | PK–K | 0.9 mi | 262 | Compare → |
| Luis A. Ramos EL SchEnrollment path unverified | 4.4 | K–5 | 0.9 mi | 699 | Compare → |
| Brigadier General Anna Mae Hays EL SchEnrollment path unverified | 6.1 | K–5 | 1.0 mi | 806 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
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
- #11 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
Union Terrace EL Sch is listed in Allentown City SD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Union Terrace EL Sch
Union Terrace EL Sch is a public elementary school in Allentown, PA, part of Allentown City Sd, serving approximately 764 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 18.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.9 out of 10 and ranks #2,536 of 2,846 schools in PA. State assessment records show 31% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 42% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Union Terrace EL Sch
What grades does Union Terrace EL Sch serve?
Union Terrace EL Sch serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Union Terrace EL Sch?
Union Terrace EL Sch has an enrollment of approximately 764 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Union Terrace EL Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at Union Terrace EL Sch is 18.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Union Terrace EL Sch rank in PA?
Union Terrace EL Sch ranks #2,536 of 2,846 schools in PA.
What is Union Terrace EL Sch's MySchoolScout rating?
Union Terrace EL Sch has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.9 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 Union Terrace EL Sch?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Union Terrace EL Sch has 31% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 42% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Union Terrace EL Sch a charter school?
No, Union Terrace EL Sch is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Union Terrace EL Sch a Title I school?
No, Union Terrace EL Sch is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Union Terrace EL Sch?
100.0% of students at Union Terrace 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.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 5th
- Enrollment
- 764
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 18.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 42
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- Lehigh County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 26.6%
- Phone
- (484) 765-5481
- 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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