Top Rankings
Catasauqua Area SD School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,479 students in Catasauqua Area SD School District. This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
Public Schools in Catasauqua Area SD School District have an average math proficiency score of 24% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 55% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Pennsylvania public school average of 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (PA)
# Schools
3 Schools
2,941 Schools
# Students
1,479 Students
1,670,866 Students
# Teachers
105 Teachers
120,617 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
District Rank
Catasauqua Area SD School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 660 school districts in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 85-89% has decreased from 90-94% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#481 out of 677 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
55%
Graduation Rate
85-89%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.61
0.57
# American Indian Students
1 Student
2,847 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
10 Students
72,843 Students
% Asian Students
1%
4%
# Hispanic Students
522 Students
227,380 Students
% Hispanic Students
35%
14%
# Black Students
96 Students
240,366 Students
% Black Students
7%
14%
# White Students
759 Students
1,044,106 Students
% White Students
51%
63%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
1,435 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
90 Students
81,301 Students
% of Two or more races Students
6%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
6,075
# Students in K Grade:
106
118,975
# Students in 1st Grade:
86
117,721
# Students in 2nd Grade:
116
122,752
# Students in 3rd Grade:
107
123,313
# Students in 4th Grade:
113
124,259
# Students in 5th Grade:
115
126,511
# Students in 6th Grade:
117
127,241
# Students in 7th Grade:
101
131,426
# Students in 8th Grade:
120
134,903
# Students in 9th Grade:
121
145,107
# Students in 10th Grade:
123
134,246
# Students in 11th Grade:
121
128,592
# Students in 12th Grade:
133
129,745
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $23,480 in this school district is less than the state median of $23,665. The school district revenue/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $22,496 is less than the state median of $23,089. The school district spending/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$35 MM
$39,541 MM
Spending
$33 MM
$38,578 MM
Revenue / Student
$23,480
$23,665
Spending / Student
$22,496
$23,089
Best Catasauqua Area SD School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Catasauqua Sr. High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2500 W Bullshead Rd
Northampton, PA 18067
(610) 697-0111
Northampton, PA 18067
(610) 697-0111
Grades: 9-12
| 498 students
Rank: #22.
Francis H Sheckler Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
251 N 14th St
Catasauqua, PA 18032
(610) 264-5601
Catasauqua, PA 18032
(610) 264-5601
Grades: K-4
| 528 students
Rank: #33.
Catasauqua MiddleSchool
(Math: 17% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
850 Pine Street
Catasauqua, PA 18032
(610) 264-4341
Catasauqua, PA 18032
(610) 264-4341
Grades: 5-8
| 453 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Catasauqua Area SD School District?
Catasauqua Area SD School District manages 3 public schools serving 1,479 students.
What is the rank of Catasauqua Area SD School District?
Catasauqua Area SD School District is ranked #474 out of 660 school districts in Pennsylvania (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Pennsylvania school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Catasauqua Area SD School District?
51% of Catasauqua Area SD School District students are White, 35% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Black, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Catasauqua Area SD School District?
Catasauqua Area SD School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is equal to the Pennsylvania state average of 14:1.
What is Catasauqua Area SD School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $22,496 is less than the state median of $23,089. The school district spending/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
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