Best Public Schools in Palmerton, PA


Summary:

The Palmerton, Pennsylvania school district consists of 4 schools, including 2 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school. The data reveals that Palmerton Area High School stands out as the top-performing school in the district, ranking 234 out of 686 Pennsylvania high schools and earning a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school boasts a high 4-year graduation rate of 87.5% and a low dropout rate of 1.6%, while also outperforming the state and district averages in Keystone Exam proficiency rates for 11th-grade students in Algebra I, Biology, and Literature.

The Palmerton Area Junior High School also demonstrates strong performance, ranking 231 out of 891 Pennsylvania middle schools and earning a 4-star rating. The school's PSSA English Language Arts proficiency rates exceed the district and state averages for 7th and 8th-grade students. In contrast, the elementary schools in the district show more mixed performance, with some grades and subject areas outperforming the state and district averages, while others lag behind.

The data also reveals significant variation in the percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 30.91% at Palmerton Area High School to 56.77% at Parkside Education Center. However, the district as a whole appears to be performing at or slightly above the state average in many areas, suggesting a relatively equitable distribution of resources across the Palmerton Area School District.








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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Pennsylvania Department of Education.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS: Not all boundaries are included. We make every effort to ensure that boundaries are up-to-date. But it's important to note that these are approximations and are for general informational purposes only. To verify legal descriptions of boundaries or school locations, contact your local tax assessor's office and/or school district.





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