Best Public Schools in Zip Code 18101


Summary:

The 18101 zip code area of Allentown, Pennsylvania is home to two schools: Harrison-Morton Middle School and Arts Academy Elementary Charter School. These schools serve a predominantly minority student population, with over 80% of students identifying as Hispanic or African American.

While both schools face academic challenges, there are stark differences in their performance and funding. Harrison-Morton Middle School has alarmingly low proficiency rates, with only 4.5% of students proficient in math across all grades. In contrast, Arts Academy Elementary Charter School performs better, though still below state averages. The funding disparity is also significant, with Harrison-Morton Middle School spending $17,298 per student, while Arts Academy Elementary Charter School spends only $1,345 per student.

The data suggests that the schools in the 18101 zip code area face unique challenges, including demographic and resource allocation issues. While the low academic performance is concerning, the analysis also highlights opportunities for improvement, such as leveraging the relatively low student-teacher ratios at both schools to provide more personalized attention and support for students. Addressing these challenges will require a deeper understanding of the underlying factors and the development of targeted strategies to improve educational outcomes for the communities served by these schools.








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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.

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