Top Rankings
East Penn SD School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 10 public schools serving 7,986 students in East Penn SD School District. This district's average testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
Public Schools in East Penn SD School District have an average math proficiency score of 43% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 65% (versus the 55% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Pennsylvania public school average of 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Overview
2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
This State (PA)
# Schools
10 Schools
2,941 Schools
# Students
7,986 Students
1,670,866 Students
# Teachers
515 Teachers
120,617 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
District Rank
East Penn SD School District, which is ranked within the top 20% 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 93% has decreased from 94% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#120 out of 677 school districts
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
65%
55%
Graduation Rate
93%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.48
0.57
# American Indian Students
6 Students
2,847 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
352 Students
72,843 Students
% Asian Students
5%
4%
# Hispanic Students
1,210 Students
227,380 Students
% Hispanic Students
15%
14%
# Black Students
391 Students
240,366 Students
% Black Students
5%
14%
# White Students
5,613 Students
1,044,106 Students
% White Students
70%
63%
# Hawaiian Students
12 Students
1,435 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
402 Students
81,301 Students
% of Two or more races Students
5%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
6,075
# Students in K Grade:
471
118,975
# Students in 1st Grade:
522
117,721
# Students in 2nd Grade:
524
122,752
# Students in 3rd Grade:
531
123,313
# Students in 4th Grade:
601
124,259
# Students in 5th Grade:
546
126,511
# Students in 6th Grade:
635
127,241
# Students in 7th Grade:
653
131,426
# Students in 8th Grade:
667
134,903
# Students in 9th Grade:
715
145,107
# Students in 10th Grade:
699
134,246
# Students in 11th Grade:
714
128,592
# Students in 12th Grade:
708
129,745
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $19,491 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 $17,455 is less than the state median of $23,089. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$156 MM
$39,541 MM
Spending
$139 MM
$38,578 MM
Revenue / Student
$19,491
$23,665
Spending / Student
$17,455
$23,089
Best East Penn SD School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Shoemaker Elementary School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4068 N Fairview St
Macungie, PA 18062
(610) 965-1626
Macungie, PA 18062
(610) 965-1626
Grades: K-5
| 587 students
Rank: #22.
Willow Lane Elementary School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
6135 Sauerkraut Ln
Macungie, PA 18062
(484) 519-3300
Macungie, PA 18062
(484) 519-3300
Grades: K-5
| 620 students
Rank: #33.
Alburtis Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
222 West Third Street
Alburtis, PA 18011
(610) 965-1633
Alburtis, PA 18011
(610) 965-1633
Grades: K-5
| 345 students
Rank: #44.
Wescosville Elementary School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1064 Liberty Ln
Allentown, PA 18106
(610) 395-5851
Allentown, PA 18106
(610) 395-5851
Grades: K-5
| 500 students
Rank: #55.
Eyer MiddleSchool
(Math: 37% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
5616 Buckeye Rd
Macungie, PA 18062
(610) 965-1600
Macungie, PA 18062
(610) 965-1600
Grades: 6-8
| 867 students
Rank: #66.
Macungie Elementary School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
4062 Brookside Rd
Macungie, PA 18062
(610) 965-1617
Macungie, PA 18062
(610) 965-1617
Grades: K-5
| 498 students
Rank: #77.
Lincoln Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
233 Seem St
Emmaus, PA 18049
(610) 965-1636
Emmaus, PA 18049
(610) 965-1636
Grades: K-5
| 375 students
Rank: #88.
Emmaus High School
(Math: 65% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
500 Macungie Ave
Emmaus, PA 18049
(610) 965-1651
Emmaus, PA 18049
(610) 965-1651
Grades: 9-12
| 2,836 students
Rank: #99.
Jefferson Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
520 Elm St
Emmaus, PA 18049
(610) 965-1645
Emmaus, PA 18049
(610) 965-1645
Grades: K-5
| 270 students
Rank: #1010.
Lower Macungie MiddleSchool
(Math: 23% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
6299 Lower Macungie Road
Macungie, PA 18062
(610) 395-8593
Macungie, PA 18062
(610) 395-8593
Grades: 6-8
| 1,088 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to East Penn SD School District?
East Penn SD School District manages 10 public schools serving 7,986 students.
What is the rank of East Penn SD School District?
East Penn SD School District is ranked #123 out of 660 school districts in Pennsylvania (top 20%) 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: Highest overall rank (Top 20%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in East Penn SD School District?
70% of East Penn SD School District students are White, 15% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Black, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of East Penn SD School District?
East Penn SD School District has a student/teacher ratio of 16:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 14:1.
What is East Penn SD School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $17,455 is less than the state median of $23,089. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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