For the 2024 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 1,658 students in Palmerton Area SD School District. This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
Public Schools in Palmerton Area SD School District have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 57% (versus the 55% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 10% 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
5 Schools
2,941 Schools
# Students
1,658 Students
1,670,866 Students
# Teachers
143 Teachers
120,617 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
District Rank
Palmerton Area SD School District, which is ranked within the top 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 95% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#257 out of 677 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
56%
55%
Graduation Rate
85-89%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.18
0.57
# American Indian Students
n/a
2,847 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
1 Student
72,843 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
4%
# Hispanic Students
130 Students
227,380 Students
% Hispanic Students
8%
14%
# Black Students
7 Students
240,366 Students
% Black Students
1%
14%
# White Students
1,497 Students
1,044,106 Students
% White Students
90%
63%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
1,435 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
23 Students
81,301 Students
% of Two or more races Students
1%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
6,075
# Students in K Grade:
135
118,975
# Students in 1st Grade:
109
117,721
# Students in 2nd Grade:
112
122,752
# Students in 3rd Grade:
140
123,313
# Students in 4th Grade:
121
124,259
# Students in 5th Grade:
137
126,511
# Students in 6th Grade:
117
127,241
# Students in 7th Grade:
141
131,426
# Students in 8th Grade:
166
134,903
# Students in 9th Grade:
142
145,107
# Students in 10th Grade:
124
134,246
# Students in 11th Grade:
102
128,592
# Students in 12th Grade:
112
129,745
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $21,121 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 $20,627 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
$34 MM
$38,578 MM
Revenue / Student
$21,121
$23,665
Spending / Student
$20,627
$23,089
Best Palmerton Area SD School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Towamensing Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
7920 Interchange Rd
Lehighton, PA 18235
(610) 681-4024
Lehighton, PA 18235
(610) 681-4024
Grades: K-6
| 307 students
Rank: #22.
Palmerton Area High School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 65-69% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3525 Fireline Rd
Palmerton, PA 18071
(610) 826-3155
Palmerton, PA 18071
(610) 826-3155
Grades: 9-12
| 480 students
Rank: #33.
S S Palmer Elementary School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
298 Lafayette Ave
Palmerton, PA 18071
(610) 826-7538
Palmerton, PA 18071
(610) 826-7538
Grades: 2-6
| 412 students
Rank: #44.
Palmerton Area Jhs
(Math: 25% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3529 Fireline Rd
Palmerton, PA 18071
(610) 826-2492
Palmerton, PA 18071
(610) 826-2492
Grades: 7-8
| 307 students
Rank: n/an/a
680 Fourth Street
Palmerton, PA 18071
(610) 826-4914
Palmerton, PA 18071
(610) 826-4914
Grades: K-1
| 152 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Palmerton Area SD School District?
Palmerton Area SD School District manages 5 public schools serving 1,658 students.
What is the rank of Palmerton Area SD School District?
Palmerton Area SD School District is ranked #251 out of 660 school districts in Pennsylvania (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Palmerton Area SD School District?
90% of Palmerton Area SD School District students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Palmerton Area SD School District?
Palmerton Area SD School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 14:1.
What is Palmerton Area SD School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $20,627 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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