Summary:
The Nazareth, Pennsylvania area is home to 7 schools, including 4 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, and 1 high school, all part of the Nazareth Area School District, except for Plainfield Elementary which is part of the Pen Argyl Area School District. The district as a whole performs very well, with several standout schools that rank among the top in the state.
Nazareth Area Middle School is a top performer, ranking 87th out of 891 Pennsylvania middle schools with strong test scores. Lower Nazareth Elementary and Kenneth N Butz Junior Elementary also stand out, ranking 193rd and 299th out of 1,526 Pennsylvania elementary schools respectively, with exceptional test scores. However, there is some variation in performance between the individual elementary schools, with Shafer Elementary lagging slightly behind.
The Nazareth Area High School has a strong 87.5% four-year graduation rate, and the district outperforms the state average on Keystone Exams and PSSA tests across all grade levels and subjects. While the district appears to be providing a high-quality education overall, the high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch at some schools, like Shafer Elementary (35.13%), indicates there may be pockets of economic disadvantage within the district that could impact student outcomes.
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