Nazareth Area School District

The Nazareth Area School District is a high-performing school district in Pennsylvania, serving over 4,000 students across 6 schools - 3 elementary, 2 middle, and 1 high school. The district as a whole is ranked 91 out of 610 school districts in the state and is rated 4 out of 5 stars by SchoolDigger.

Within the district, a few schools stand out for their exceptional performance. Nazareth Area Middle School ranks 87 out of 891 Pennsylvania middle schools and is rated 5 out of 5 stars, with over 70% of students proficient or better in English Language Arts and over 45% in Math. Lower Nazareth Elementary School ranks 193 out of 1,526 Pennsylvania elementary schools and is rated 4 out of 5 stars, with particularly strong performance in Math and Science. Kenneth N Butz Junior Elementary School also stands out, ranking 299 out of 1,526 and with over 68% of students proficient or better in Math and over 71% in English Language Arts.

The district's investment in education, with above-average spending per student and low student-teacher ratios, appears to be paying off in the form of strong academic outcomes. The district's graduation rate of 87.5% and low dropout rates further demonstrate its commitment to student success. While there is some variation in performance between individual schools, the Nazareth Area School District as a whole is providing a high-quality education to its diverse student population.