Is Roberto Clemente Charter School a good school?

Roberto Clemente Charter School ranks in the bottom 18.6% of Pennsylvania alternative schools.

How many students attend Roberto Clemente Charter School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 628 students attended Roberto Clemente Charter School.

What is the racial makeup of Roberto Clemente Charter School?

Students at Roberto Clemente Charter School are 95% Hispanic, 4% African American.

Roberto Clemente Charter School

Summary:

Roberto Clemente Charter School is an alternative public charter school in Allentown, Pennsylvania, serving 628 students in grades K-12. The school has a unique student population, with over 95% of students identifying as Hispanic, which is significantly higher than the racial diversity seen in nearby charter schools.

Despite maintaining high four-year graduation rates ranging from 84% to 100% in recent years, and relatively low dropout rates, Roberto Clemente Charter School's academic performance is a concern. The school's proficiency rates in Math (13.9%) and English Language Arts (27.1%) are well below the state averages (39.3% and 53.8%, respectively). Additionally, nearly all students (99-100%) at the school qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a high level of economic disadvantage among the student population.

When compared to nearby charter schools, such as Lehigh Valley Academy Regional Charter School and Executive Education Academy Charter School, Roberto Clemente Charter School appears to be underperforming academically, despite serving a more racially homogeneous student body. The higher spending per student at Roberto Clemente Charter School, ranging from $12,597 to $14,081 in recent years, raises questions about the effectiveness of the school's resource allocation and how the funds are being utilized to support student learning and achievement.

Detail:

Public, Charter, Alternative K-12

136 S 4th Street
Allentown, PA 18102

(610) 439-5814

District: Roberto Clemente Charter School

SchoolDigger Rank:
1248^th of 1,534 Pennsylvania Alternative Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $14,081

Student/teacher ratio: 14.0

Number of students: 628

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

95.2%

African American:

4.1%

White:

0.3%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 100%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Roberto Clemente Charter School ranks worse than 81.4% of elementary schools in Pennsylvania. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 17.7. (See more...)

Compare Details Roberto Clemente Charter School ranks worse than 82% of middle schools in Pennsylvania. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 15.34. (See more...)

Compare Details Roberto Clemente Charter School ranks worse than 92.1% of high schools in Pennsylvania. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 6.34. (See more...)

The Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR) measures the percentage of Roberto Clemente Charter School freshmen who graduate within four years, adjusting for students who transfer in or out.

The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (95.2%), African American (4.1%), two or more races (0.3%). (See more...)

Compare Details 100% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Roberto Clemente Charter School is 14. (See more...)

Compare Roberto Clemente Charter School employs 44.6 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Roberto Clemente Charter School is $14,081.

Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Roberto Clemente Charter School:

SchoolDigger ranks Roberto Clemente Charter School 1248^th of 1534 Pennsylvania public elementary schools. (See Roberto Clemente Charter School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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SchoolDigger ranks Roberto Clemente Charter School 732^nd of 893 Pennsylvania public middle schools. (See Roberto Clemente Charter School in the ranking list.)

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SchoolDigger ranks Roberto Clemente Charter School 621^st of 674 Pennsylvania public high schools. (See Roberto Clemente Charter School in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Rank History for Roberto Clemente Charter School

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Rank History for all elementary school students at Roberto Clemente Charter School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	PA State Percentile
2019	17.63	1275^th	1544	17.4%
2021	7.67	1293^rd	1433	9.8%
2022	19.09	1223^rd	1534	20.3%
2023	17.70	1248^th	1534	18.6%

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Rank History for elementary school English Language Learner students at Roberto Clemente Charter School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	52.84	74^th	196	62.2%

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Rank History for elementary school Low Socio Economic Status students at Roberto Clemente Charter School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	28.55	1069^th	1414	24.4%

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Rank History for elementary school Hispanic students at Roberto Clemente Charter School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	40.96	255^th	432	41.0%

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Data source: test scores: Pennsylvania Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Rank History for all middle school students at Roberto Clemente Charter School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	PA State Percentile
2019	24.13	658^th	891	26.2%
2021	7.01	753^rd	797	5.5%
2022	8.89	810^th	883	8.3%
2023	15.34	732^nd	893	18.0%

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Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at Roberto Clemente Charter School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	23.15	681^st	874	22.1%

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Rank History for middle school Hispanic students at Roberto Clemente Charter School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	31.11	252^nd	362	30.4%

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Data source: test scores: Pennsylvania Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Rank History for all high school students at Roberto Clemente Charter School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	PA State Percentile
2019	17.84	570^th	693	17.7%
2021	50.93	342^nd	537	36.3%
2022	21.41	522^nd	634	17.7%
2023	6.34	621^st	674	7.9%

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Rank History for high school English Language Learner students at Roberto Clemente Charter School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	36.06	55^th	85	35.3%

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Rank History for high school Low Socio Economic Status students at Roberto Clemente Charter School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	9.20	594^th	652	8.9%

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Rank History for high school Hispanic students at Roberto Clemente Charter School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	12.02	229^th	252	9.1%

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Data source: test scores: Pennsylvania Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Pennsylvania Dept of Education

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Year	White	African American	Hispanic	Two or More Races	Total
2018	3	18	597	1	619
2019	3	14	581	0	598
2020	0	19	599	0	618
2021	1	19	614	0	634
2022	3	17	600	0	620
2023	2	26	598	2	628

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Roberto Clemente Charter School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2018	619	42.0	14.7	n/a
2019	598	50.0	11.9	99.5
2020	618	49.0	12.6	n/a
2021	634	53.0	11.9	99.5
2022	620	47.6	13.0	99.5
2023	628	44.6	14.0	100

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Roberto Clemente Charter School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2018	619	42.0	14.7	n/a
2019	598	50.0	11.9	99.5
2020	618	49.0	12.6	n/a
2021	634	53.0	11.9	99.5
2022	620	47.6	13.0	99.5
2023	628	44.6	14.0	100

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Roberto Clemente Charter School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$1,601 (12.0%)	$11,767 (88.0%)	$13,368
2020	$1,344 (9.8%)	$12,422 (90.2%)	$13,766
2021	$1,655 (13.1%)	$10,941 (86.9%)	$12,597
2022	$2,836 (20.1%)	$11,245 (79.9%)	$14,081

Data source: Pennsylvania Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Roberto Clemente Charter School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 1275^th of 1544 Elementary schools	Ranks 1248^th of 1534 Elementary schools	1.2%
Ranks 658^th of 891 Middle schools	Ranks 732^nd of 893 Middle schools	8.1%
Ranks 570^th of 693 High schools	Ranks 621^st of 674 High schools	9.9%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade Math (Roberto Clemente Charter School)	17	14.6	2.4%
3rd Grade Math (Pennsylvania)	56	51.7	4.3%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Roberto Clemente Charter School)	29.8	14.6	15.2%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)	61.9	54	7.9%
4th Grade Math (Roberto Clemente Charter School)	23	20	3%
4th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)	46.2	46.5	0.3%
4th Grade Science (Roberto Clemente Charter School)	68.7	60	8.7%
4th Grade Science (Pennsylvania)	77.8	74.1	3.7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Roberto Clemente Charter School)	50	38	12%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)	63.6	51.8	11.8%
5th Grade Math (Roberto Clemente Charter School)	20	20.4	0.4%
5th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)	43	42.7	0.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Roberto Clemente Charter School)	51.1	36.8	14.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)	58.5	53.6	4.9%
6th Grade Math (Roberto Clemente Charter School)	0	8.5	8.5%
6th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)	39	36.4	2.6%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Roberto Clemente Charter School)	35.4	36.2	0.8%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)	63	55.6	7.4%
7th Grade Math (Roberto Clemente Charter School)	13.6	6.3	7.3%
7th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)	38.2	33.2	5%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Roberto Clemente Charter School)	54.5	18.8	35.7%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)	60.5	54.5	6%
8th Grade Math (Roberto Clemente Charter School)	8.3	12.7	4.4%
8th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)	32.2	26	6.2%
8th Grade Science (Roberto Clemente Charter School)	45.9	34.1	11.8%
8th Grade Science (Pennsylvania)	58.2	57	1.2%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Roberto Clemente Charter School)	45.8	17.4	28.4%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)	57.9	52.8	5.1%
11th Grade Algebra I (Roberto Clemente Charter School)	32.3	5.3	27%
11th Grade Algebra I (Pennsylvania)	63.3	34.1	29.2%
11th Grade Biology (Roberto Clemente Charter School)	35.3	17.5	17.8%
11th Grade Biology (Pennsylvania)	63.2	50.7	12.5%
11th Grade Literature (Roberto Clemente Charter School)	52.9	15	37.9%
11th Grade Literature (Pennsylvania)	71.5	65.3	6.2%
All Grades Math (Roberto Clemente Charter School)	13.6	13.9	0.3%
All Grades Math (Pennsylvania)	42.4	39.3	3.1%
All Grades Science (Roberto Clemente Charter School)	57.3	47.4	9.9%
All Grades Science (Pennsylvania)	68	65.6	2.4%
All Grades English Language Arts (Roberto Clemente Charter School)	44.3	27.1	17.2%
All Grades English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)	60.9	53.8	7.1%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	598	628	5%
African American	14	26	85.7%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	581	598	2.9%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	3	2	33.3%
Two or More Races	0	2
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	99.5%	100%	0.5%

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking ()				Ranking ()				Keystone Exams Algebra I (2023)	Keystone Exams Biology (2023)	Keystone Exams Literature (2023)	PSSA Math (2023)							PSSA Science (2023)			PSSA English Language Arts (2023)							Per Pupil Expenditures (2022)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score ()	Statewide Rank ()	State Percentile ()	SchoolDigger Rating ()	Average Standard Score ()	Statewide Rank ()	State Percentile ()	Rank Change from Previous Year	Keystone Exams Algebra I 11th Grade	Keystone Exams Biology 11th Grade	Keystone Exams Literature 11th Grade	PSSA Math 3rd Grade	PSSA Math 4th Grade	PSSA Math 5th Grade	PSSA Math 6th Grade	PSSA Math 7th Grade	PSSA Math 8th Grade	PSSA Math All Grades	PSSA Science 4th Grade	PSSA Science 8th Grade	PSSA Science All Grades	PSSA English Language Arts 3rd Grade	PSSA English Language Arts 4th Grade	PSSA English Language Arts 5th Grade	PSSA English Language Arts 6th Grade	PSSA English Language Arts 7th Grade	PSSA English Language Arts 8th Grade	PSSA English Language Arts All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Roberto Clemente Charter School	Public, Charter, Alternative	K-12	136 S 4th Street	Allentown	18102	Lehigh County	Roberto Clemente Charter School	Yes	No	No	Yes	(610) 439-5814	628	45	14.0	100.0%	2 (0.3%)	26 (4.1%)	598 (95.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.3%)								(n/a)	5.3	17.5	15.0	14.6	20.0	20.4	8.5	6.3	12.7	13.9	60.0	34.1	47.4	14.6	38.0	36.8	36.2	18.8	17.4	27.1	$14,081	$2,836	$11,245
Executive Education Academy Charter School	Public, Charter, Alternative	K-12	555 Union Boulevard	Allentown	18109	Lehigh County	Executive Education Academy Charter School	Yes	No	No	Yes	(610) 841-7044	1,368	95	14.3	100.0%	83 (6.1%)	238 (17.4%)	1,015 (74.2%)	6 (0.4%)	3 (0.2%)	1 (0.1%)	22 (1.6%)								(n/a)	10.1	22.4	39.0	46.7	46.6	23.5	5.9	7.8	9.8	23.6	72.4	49.0	60.9	39.0	41.9	29.4	42.7	50.5	32.3	39.3	$7,231	$537	$6,693
Lincoln Leadership Academy Charter School	Public, Charter, Alternative	K-12	1414 E. Cedar St.	Allentown	18109	Lehigh County	Lincoln Leadership Academy Charter School	Yes	No	No	Yes	(484) 860-3300	899	73	12.3	95.7%	43 (4.8%)	123 (13.7%)	724 (80.5%)	4 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (0.6%)								(n/a)	17.2	8.8	27.6	19.5	24.0	11.3	9.0	7.5	4.2	12.9	45.3	21.5	33.8	22.1	19.7	23.9	37.3	23.5	21.4	24.5	$2,541	$2,541	$00
Lehigh Valley Academy Regional Charter School	Public, Charter, Alternative	K-12	2040 Avenue C	Bethlehem	18017	Northampton County	Lehigh Valley Academy Regional Charter School	Yes	No	No	Yes	(610) 866-9660	1,795	170	10.5	45.6%	494 (27.5%)	211 (11.8%)	794 (44.2%)	80 (4.5%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.1%)	215 (12.0%)								(n/a)	53.2	45.8	80.7	64.0	38.6	27.1	21.9	26.5	9.1	31.4	73.8	55.0	64.9	58.9	55.5	58.8	55.8	58.5	54.6	57.0	$16,468	$1,679	$14,789

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