Muhlenberg Elementary School
Tel:
(484)765-4861
- Muhlenberg Elementary School serves 457 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 39% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 46%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 55% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 63%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 15:1.
- Minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 34%.
Top Placements
Muhlenberg Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 10%)
School Overview
- Muhlenberg Elementary School's student population of 457 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 28 teachers has grown by 16% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 457 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 28 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Muhlenberg Elementary School's student:teacher ratio of 16:1 has decreased from 20:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Muhlenberg Elementary School is 0.62, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.27. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (PA) |
| Overall School Rank | #1893 out of 2,835 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 39% | 46% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 55% | 63% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 16:1 | 15:1 |
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| Asian | 1% | 4% |
| Hispanic | 54% | 11% |
| Black | 18% | 15% |
| White | 24% | 66% |
| Two or more races | 3% | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.62 | 0.27 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 100% | 41% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | n/a | 3% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Allentown City SD School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, PA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Muhlenberg Elementary School is William Allen High School (1.0 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Trexler Middle School (0.7 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Trexler Middle School (0.7 miles away)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Allentown Trexler Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 734 students
0.7 miles
851 N 15th St
Allentown, PA 18102
(484)765-4601 0.7 6-8 734 - Grove City Grove City Area Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 465 students
0.8 miles
100 Middle School Drive
Grove City, PA 16127
(724)458-8040 0.8 6-8 465 - Allentown Luis A. Ramos Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 793 students
0.8 miles
1430 West Allen St
Allentown, PA 18102
(484)765-4841 0.8 K-5 793 - Allentown Francis D Raub Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 889 students
1.0 miles
102 S Saint Cloud St
Allentown, PA 18104
(484)765-5301 1.0 6-8 889 - Allentown Union Terrace Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 700 students
1.0 miles
1939 W Union St
Allentown, PA 18104
(484)765-5481 1.0 K-5 700
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