Top Rankings
Nazareth Area SD School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (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 6 public schools serving 4,821 students in Nazareth Area 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 Nazareth Area SD School District have an average math proficiency score of 46% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 63% (versus the 55% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Pennsylvania public school average of 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (PA)
# Schools
6 Schools
2,941 Schools
# Students
4,821 Students
1,670,866 Students
# Teachers
324 Teachers
120,617 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
District Rank
Nazareth Area 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 94% has increased from 91% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#118 out of 677 school districts
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
63%
55%
Graduation Rate
94%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.36
0.57
# American Indian Students
5 Students
2,847 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
241 Students
72,843 Students
% Asian Students
5%
4%
# Hispanic Students
485 Students
227,380 Students
% Hispanic Students
10%
14%
# Black Students
101 Students
240,366 Students
% Black Students
2%
14%
# White Students
3,814 Students
1,044,106 Students
% White Students
79%
63%
# Hawaiian Students
7 Students
1,435 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
168 Students
81,301 Students
% of Two or more races Students
4%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
6,075
# Students in K Grade:
351
118,975
# Students in 1st Grade:
330
117,721
# Students in 2nd Grade:
351
122,752
# Students in 3rd Grade:
344
123,313
# Students in 4th Grade:
372
124,259
# Students in 5th Grade:
359
126,511
# Students in 6th Grade:
340
127,241
# Students in 7th Grade:
416
131,426
# Students in 8th Grade:
382
134,903
# Students in 9th Grade:
430
145,107
# Students in 10th Grade:
382
134,246
# Students in 11th Grade:
380
128,592
# Students in 12th Grade:
384
129,745
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $20,337 in this school district is less than the state median of $23,665. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $21,621 is less than the state median of $23,089. The school district spending/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$98 MM
$39,541 MM
Spending
$104 MM
$38,578 MM
Revenue / Student
$20,337
$23,665
Spending / Student
$21,621
$23,089
Best Nazareth Area SD School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Nazareth Area High School
(Math: 85% | Reading: 85% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
501 East Center Street
Nazareth, PA 18064
(610) 759-1730
Nazareth, PA 18064
(610) 759-1730
Grades: 9-12
| 1,576 students
Rank: #22.
Kenneth N Butz Jr Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
960 Bushkill Center Rd
Nazareth, PA 18064
(610) 759-1118
Nazareth, PA 18064
(610) 759-1118
Grades: K-4
| 563 students
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Lower Nazareth Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
4422 Newburg Rd
Nazareth, PA 18064
(610) 759-7311
Nazareth, PA 18064
(610) 759-7311
Grades: K-4
| 613 students
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Shafer Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
49 S Liberty St
Nazareth, PA 18064
(610) 759-5228
Nazareth, PA 18064
(610) 759-5228
Grades: K-4
| 572 students
Rank: #55.
Nazareth Area Intermediate School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
355 Tatamy Rd
Nazareth, PA 18064
(484) 292-1111
Nazareth, PA 18064
(484) 292-1111
Grades: 5-6
| 699 students
Rank: #66.
Nazareth Area MiddleSchool
(Math: 28% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
94 Friedenstahl Ave
Nazareth, PA 18064
(610) 759-3350
Nazareth, PA 18064
(610) 759-3350
Grades: 7-8
| 798 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Nazareth Area SD School District?
Nazareth Area SD School District manages 6 public schools serving 4,821 students.
What is the rank of Nazareth Area SD School District?
Nazareth Area SD School District is ranked #120 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 math proficiency (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 Nazareth Area SD School District?
79% of Nazareth Area SD School District students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Nazareth Area SD School District?
Nazareth Area SD School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 14:1.
What is Nazareth Area SD School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $21,621 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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