Francis D Raub Middle School

Summary:

Francis D Raub Middle School is a public middle school located in Allentown, Pennsylvania, serving grades 6-8 with a total enrollment of 909 students. The school is part of the Allentown City School District, which is ranked 544 out of 610 districts in Pennsylvania and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Francis D Raub Middle School consistently ranks in the bottom 20% of Pennsylvania middle schools, with a statewide ranking between 820-835 out of 891-893 schools over the past 5 years. Its performance on PSSA tests is significantly below the state and district averages across all grades and subjects, with only 5.8% of students proficient or better in PSSA Math in 2023-2024, compared to 40.4% statewide and 13.5% in the Allentown City School District. The school's performance is particularly low for Hispanic students and students with disabilities. Additionally, the school has experienced relatively high dropout rates, ranging from 0.5% to 4.1% over the past few years, which are higher than the state average.

When comparing Francis D Raub Middle School to other middle schools in the Allentown City School District and nearby districts, it consistently performs worse academically. For example, Harrison-Morton Middle School and South Mountain Middle School, which are also in the Allentown City School District, have higher PSSA proficiency rates and better statewide rankings. The school's high poverty rate, as evidenced by the extremely high percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, may be a significant factor contributing to its low academic performance.


Detail:

Public 6-8

 102 S Saint Cloud St
       Allentown, PA  18104-6726


(484) 765-5301

District: Allentown City School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
820th of 891 Pennsylvania Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $14,391 Help


Students who attend Francis D Raub Middle School usually attend:

High:    William Allen High School

Feeder schools for Francis D Raub Middle School:

Elementary:    Union Terrace Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio:  15.3 Help
Number of students:  877

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
77.5%
African American:
12.4%
White:
4.4%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  100.1% Help


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Compare Details Francis D Raub Middle School ranks worse than 92% of middle schools in Pennsylvania. It also ranks 3rd among 4 ranked middle schools in the Allentown City School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 8.23. (See more...)
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The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (77.5%), African American (12.4%), White (4.4%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 100.1% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the highest percentage in the Allentown City School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Francis D Raub Middle School is 15.3, which is the highest among 4 middle schools in the Allentown City School District! (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Francis D Raub Middle School is $14,391, which is the lowest among 4 middle schools in the Allentown City School District!
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Francis D Raub Middle School:

SchoolDigger ranks Francis D Raub Middle School 820th of 891 Pennsylvania public middle schools. (See Francis D Raub Middle School in the ranking list.)

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Allentown City School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Allentown City School District 544th of 610 Pennsylvania school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Francis D Raub Middle School

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Rank History for all students at Francis D Raub Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 19.72 548th 643 14.8%
2004 31.63 521st 663 21.4%
2005 13.67 608th 687 11.5%
2006 17.33 640th 736 13.0%
2007 13.50 664th 749 11.3%
2008 6.10 705th 753 6.4%
2009 6.31 723rd 770 6.1%
2010 8.54 748th 805 7.1%
2011 5.80 783rd 825 5.1%
2012 8.64 761st 834 8.8%
2013 7.34 681st 758 10.2%
2014 7.30 654th 728 10.2%
2015 12.89 701st 835 16.0%
2016 10.07 758th 870 12.9%
2017 11.22 747th 877 14.8%
2018 9.70 763rd 861 11.4%
2019 9.66 789th 891 11.4%
2022 7.54 835th 883 5.4%
2023 7.17 849th 893 4.9%
2024 8.23 820th 891 8.0%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Francis D Raub Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 23.71 131st 143 8.4%
2024 24.02 133rd 150 11.3%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Francis D Raub Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 8.87 836th 874 4.3%
2024 11.04 804th 877 8.3%
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Rank History for Female students at Francis D Raub Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 7.13 812th 860 5.6%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Francis D Raub Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 14.19 649th 660 1.7%
2024 16.01 652nd 672 3.0%
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Rank History for Male students at Francis D Raub Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 9.63 796th 870 8.5%
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Rank History for African American students at Francis D Raub Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 23.29 354th 421 15.9%
2024 26.03 319th 408 21.8%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Francis D Raub Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 13.94 339th 362 6.4%
2024 15.18 333rd 362 8.0%
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Rank History for White students at Francis D Raub Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 19.26 580th 673 13.8%
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Data source: test scores: Pennsylvania Dept 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.

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Enrollment information for Francis D Raub Middle School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 399 61 11 140 0 n/a n/a -10 601
1989 379 68 8 164 0 n/a n/a 0 619
1990 345 82 6 164 0 n/a n/a 0 597
1991 361 77 11 197 0 n/a n/a 0 646
1992 357 84 10 252 0 n/a n/a 0 703
1993 340 104 10 302 0 n/a n/a 0 756
1994 340 92 16 332 0 n/a n/a 0 780
1995 332 118 17 336 0 n/a n/a 0 803
1996 332 118 17 336 0 n/a n/a 0 803
1997 324 136 20 390 1 n/a n/a 0 871
1998 356 135 14 442 0 n/a n/a 0 947
1999 353 139 12 408 1 n/a n/a 0 913
2000 340 153 14 397 1 n/a n/a 0 905
2001 288 158 15 450 2 n/a n/a 0 913
2002 241 230 19 505 1 n/a n/a 0 996
2003 241 230 19 505 1 n/a n/a 0 996
2004 244 199 10 533 0 n/a n/a 0 986
2005 205 226 13 581 1 n/a n/a 0 1026
2006 218 235 15 632 2 n/a n/a 0 1102
2007 204 241 6 676 4 n/a n/a 0 1131
2008 143 232 7 687 3 n/a n/a 0 1072
2009 110 214 8 645 2 n/a n/a 0 979
2010 98 184 6 593 3 n/a n/a 0 884
2011 103 178 11 607 2 0 1 0 902
2012 75 182 12 603 1 0 1 0 874
2013 63 177 10 592 1 0 3 0 846
2014 64 177 13 606 1 1 5 0 867
2015 56 166 14 586 1 0 4 0 827
2016 54 175 16 612 0 0 7 0 864
2017 63 157 17 629 1 2 20 0 889
2018 57 147 17 600 3 3 32 0 859
2019 60 149 15 647 1 1 45 0 918
2020 56 144 13 678 3 2 56 0 952
2021 45 145 13 719 3 1 44 0 970
2022 30 150 12 766 2 1 41 0 1002
2023 38 128 11 707 1 0 24 0 909
2024 39 109 10 680 2 0 37 0 877

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 Francis D Raub Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 601 50.2 11.9 n/a
1989 619 51.9 11.9 n/a
1990 597 52.9 11.2 0
1991 646 51.9 12.4 n/a
1992 703 54.0 13.0 n/a
1993 756 42.0 18.0 n/a
1994 780 40.0 19.5 n/a
1995 803 42.0 19.1 n/a
1996 803 42.0 19.1 n/a
1997 871 44.0 19.8 n/a
1998 947 46.0 20.6 n/a
1999 913 52.0 17.6 n/a
2000 905 50.0 18.1 64.5
2001 913 55.0 16.6 87.5
2002 996 47.7 20.9 81.8
2003 996 47.7 20.9 81.8
2004 986 48.3 20.4 81.5
2005 1026 52.1 19.7 79.4
2006 1102 56.8 19.4 84.7
2007 1131 59.7 18.9 84.9
2008 1072 57.7 18.6 90.8
2009 979 70.6 13.9 90.9
2010 884 71.6 12.3 82.7
2011 902 69.0 13.0 92.8
2012 874 21.5 40.6 85.6
2013 846 57.5 14.7 93.7
2014 867 52.0 16.6 91.8
2015 827 52.0 15.9 75.2
2016 864 54.0 16.0 71.1
2017 889 52.5 16.9 99.4
2018 859 55.0 15.6 99.8
2019 918 59.0 15.5 99.6
2020 952 55.5 17.1 99.9
2021 970 55.5 17.4 99.7
2022 1002 52.5 19.0 99.7
2023 909 53.5 16.9 100
2024 877 57.2 15.3 100.1

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 Francis D Raub Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 601 50.2 11.9 n/a
1989 619 51.9 11.9 n/a
1990 597 52.9 11.2 0
1991 646 51.9 12.4 n/a
1992 703 54.0 13.0 n/a
1993 756 42.0 18.0 n/a
1994 780 40.0 19.5 n/a
1995 803 42.0 19.1 n/a
1996 803 42.0 19.1 n/a
1997 871 44.0 19.8 n/a
1998 947 46.0 20.6 n/a
1999 913 52.0 17.6 n/a
2000 905 50.0 18.1 64.5
2001 913 55.0 16.6 87.5
2002 996 47.7 20.9 81.8
2003 996 47.7 20.9 81.8
2004 986 48.3 20.4 81.5
2005 1026 52.1 19.7 79.4
2006 1102 56.8 19.4 84.7
2007 1131 59.7 18.9 84.9
2008 1072 57.7 18.6 90.8
2009 979 70.6 13.9 90.9
2010 884 71.6 12.3 82.7
2011 902 69.0 13.0 92.8
2012 874 21.5 40.6 85.6
2013 846 57.5 14.7 93.7
2014 867 52.0 16.6 91.8
2015 827 52.0 15.9 75.2
2016 864 54.0 16.0 71.1
2017 889 52.5 16.9 99.4
2018 859 55.0 15.6 99.8
2019 918 59.0 15.5 99.6
2020 952 55.5 17.1 99.9
2021 970 55.5 17.4 99.7
2022 1002 52.5 19.0 99.7
2023 909 53.5 16.9 100
2024 877 57.2 15.3 100.1

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 Francis D Raub Middle School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,199 (7.2%) $15,401 (92.8%) $16,600
2020 $1,066 (7.0%) $14,079 (93.0%) $15,145
2021 $1,455 (10.2%) $12,857 (89.8%) $14,313
2022 $2,400 (16.7%) $11,990 (83.3%) $14,391

Data source: Pennsylvania Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Francis D Raub Middle School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 789th of 891 Middle schoolsRanks 849th of 893 Middle schools
 6.5%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
6th Grade Math (Francis D Raub Middle School)13.89.5
 4.3%
   6th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)3936.4
 2.6%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Francis D Raub Middle School)29.811.9
 17.9%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)6355.6
 7.4%
7th Grade Math (Francis D Raub Middle School)5.83.3
 2.5%
   7th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)38.233.2
 5%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Francis D Raub Middle School)23.913.9
 10%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)60.554.5
 6%
8th Grade Math (Francis D Raub Middle School)7.61.2
 6.4%
   8th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)32.226
 6.2%
8th Grade Science (Francis D Raub Middle School)19.417.4
 2%
   8th Grade Science (Pennsylvania)58.257
 1.2%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Francis D Raub Middle School)26.914.9
 12%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)57.952.8
 5.1%
All Grades Math (Francis D Raub Middle School)9.24.8
 4.4%
   All Grades Math (Pennsylvania)42.439.3
 3.1%
All Grades Science (Francis D Raub Middle School)19.417.4
 2%
   All Grades Science (Pennsylvania)6865.6
 2.4%
All Grades English Language Arts (Francis D Raub Middle School)26.913.5
 13.4%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)60.953.8
 7.1%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students918909
 1%
African American149128
 14.1%
American Indian11
Asian1511
 26.7%
Hispanic647707
 9.3%
Pacific Islander10
 100%
White6038
 36.7%
Two or More Races4524
 46.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients99.6%100%
 0.4%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Francis D Raub Middle School

Francis D Raub Middle School ranks in the bottom 8.0% of Pennsylvania middle schools.

Students at Francis D Raub Middle School are 78% Hispanic, 12% African American, 4% White, 4% Two or more races, 1% Asian.

In the 2023-24 school year, 877 students attended Francis D Raub Middle School.

Students who attend Francis D Raub Middle School usually go on to attend William Allen High School


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