Northampton Area SD School District

2014 Laubach Avenue
Northampton, PA 18067
(District boundaries shown in map)
8/
10
Top 30%

Top Rankings

Northampton Area SD School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Pennsylvania for:

Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 5,278 students in Northampton Area SD School District. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
Public Schools in Northampton Area SD School District have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 56% (versus the 55% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 19% 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
6 Schools
2,941 Schools
# Students
5,278 Students
1,670,866 Students
# Teachers
374 Teachers
120,617 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1

District Rank

Northampton Area SD School District, which is ranked within the top 30% 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 89% has decreased from 93% over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
State Average (PA)
#198 out of 677 school districts
(Top 30%)
This chart display the overall district rank of Northampton Area SD  School District, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
47%
38%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Northampton Area SD  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of PA by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
54%
55%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Northampton Area SD  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of PA by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
89%
87%
This chart display public school graduation rate of Northampton Area SD  School District and public school graduation rate of PA by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

0.33
0.57
# American Indian Students
1 Student
2,847 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
26 Students
72,843 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
4%
# Hispanic Students
700 Students
227,380 Students
% Hispanic Students
13%
14%
# Black Students
150 Students
240,366 Students
% Black Students
3%
14%
# White Students
4,264 Students
1,044,106 Students
% White Students
81%
63%
# Hawaiian Students
3 Students
1,435 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
134 Students
81,301 Students
% of Two or more races Students
3%
5%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
-
6,075
# Students in K Grade:
331
118,975
# Students in 1st Grade:
346
117,721
# Students in 2nd Grade:
324
122,752
# Students in 3rd Grade:
358
123,313
# Students in 4th Grade:
370
124,259
# Students in 5th Grade:
383
126,511
# Students in 6th Grade:
424
127,241
# Students in 7th Grade:
434
131,426
# Students in 8th Grade:
440
134,903
# Students in 9th Grade:
536
145,107
# Students in 10th Grade:
415
134,246
# Students in 11th Grade:
453
128,592
# Students in 12th Grade:
464
129,745
# Ungraded Students:
-
-

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $21,643 in this school district is less than the state median of $23,665. The school district revenue/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $22,157 is less than the state median of $23,089. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (PA)
Total Revenue
$114 MM
$39,541 MM
This chart display total revenue of Northampton Area SD  School District and median value from total revenues of all school districts in PA by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending
$117 MM
$38,578 MM
This chart display total spending of Northampton Area SD  School District and median value from total spendings of all school districts in PA by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Revenue / Student
$21,643
$23,665
This chart display average revenue per public school student in Northampton Area SD  School District and average revenue per public school student of all school districts in PA by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending / Student
$22,157
$23,089
This chart display average spending per public school student in Northampton Area SD  School District and average spending per public school student of all school districts in PA by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Best Northampton Area SD School District Public Schools (2024)

School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Moore Elementary School
Math: 60-69% | Reading: 70-79%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
2835 Mountain View Dr
Bath, PA 18014
(610) 837-1859
Grades: K-5
| 372 students
Rank: #22.
Lehigh Elementary School
Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-64%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
800 Blue Mountain Dr
Walnutport, PA 18088
(610) 767-1192
Grades: K-5
| 490 students
Rank: #33.
Colonel John Siegfried Elementary School
Math: 40-44% | Reading: 60-64%
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1677 Lincoln Ave
Northampton, PA 18067
(610) 262-6430
Grades: K-5
| 810 students
Rank: #44.
Northampton Area High School
Math: 60% | Reading: <50%
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1619 Laubach Ave
Northampton, PA 18067
(610) 262-7812
Grades: 9-12
| 1,868 students
Rank: #55.
George Wolf Elementary School
Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
300 Allen Street
Bath, PA 18014
(610) 837-1833
Grades: PK-5
| 440 students
Rank: #66.
Northampton Area MiddleSchool
Math: 24% | Reading: 46%
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1617 Laubach Ave
Northampton, PA 18067
(610) 262-7817
Grades: 6-8
| 1,298 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Northampton Area SD School District?
Northampton Area SD School District manages 6 public schools serving 5,278 students.
What is the rank of Northampton Area SD School District?
Northampton Area SD School District is ranked #180 out of 660 school districts in Pennsylvania (top 30%) 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 math proficiency (Top 20%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Northampton Area SD School District?
81% of Northampton Area SD School District students are White, 13% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Black, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Northampton Area SD School District?
Northampton 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 Northampton Area SD School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $22,157 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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Quick Stats (2024)

  • District size: 6 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 5,278 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 19%
  • : 89% (Btm 50% in PA)
  • : Top 30%
  • : 47% (Top 20%)
  • : 54% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

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