Top Rankings
Parkland SD School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 5%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 12 public schools serving 9,667 students in Parkland SD School District. This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 10% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
Public Schools in Parkland SD School District have an average math proficiency score of 59% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 70% (versus the 55% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 40% 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
12 Schools
2,941 Schools
# Students
9,667 Students
1,670,866 Students
# Teachers
673 Teachers
120,617 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
District Rank
Parkland SD School District, which is ranked within the top 10% 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 decreased from 96% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#45 out of 677 school districts
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
59%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
70%
55%
Graduation Rate
94%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.59
0.57
# American Indian Students
6 Students
2,847 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
1,250 Students
72,843 Students
% Asian Students
13%
4%
# Hispanic Students
1,742 Students
227,380 Students
% Hispanic Students
18%
14%
# Black Students
475 Students
240,366 Students
% Black Students
5%
14%
# White Students
5,786 Students
1,044,106 Students
% White Students
60%
63%
# Hawaiian Students
8 Students
1,435 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
400 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:
645
118,975
# Students in 1st Grade:
686
117,721
# Students in 2nd Grade:
688
122,752
# Students in 3rd Grade:
756
123,313
# Students in 4th Grade:
744
124,259
# Students in 5th Grade:
709
126,511
# Students in 6th Grade:
772
127,241
# Students in 7th Grade:
711
131,426
# Students in 8th Grade:
785
134,903
# Students in 9th Grade:
783
145,107
# Students in 10th Grade:
813
134,246
# Students in 11th Grade:
780
128,592
# Students in 12th Grade:
795
129,745
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $20,087 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 $20,392 is less than the state median of $23,089. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$194 MM
$39,541 MM
Spending
$197 MM
$38,578 MM
Revenue / Student
$20,087
$23,665
Spending / Student
$20,392
$23,089
Best Parkland SD School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Fred J. Jaindl Elementary School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1051 Weilers Rd
Breinigsville, PA 18031
(610) 351-5880
Breinigsville, PA 18031
(610) 351-5880
Grades: K-5
| 446 students
Rank: #22.
Kernsville School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
5051 Kernsville Rd
Orefield, PA 18069
(610) 351-5840
Orefield, PA 18069
(610) 351-5840
Grades: K-5
| 398 students
Rank: #33.
Cetronia School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
3635 Broadway
Allentown, PA 18104
(610) 351-5860
Allentown, PA 18104
(610) 351-5860
Grades: K-5
| 487 students
Rank: #44.
Veterans Memorial Elementary School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
250 Twin Ponds Rd
Breinigsville, PA 18031
(610) 351-5910
Breinigsville, PA 18031
(610) 351-5910
Grades: K-5
| 513 students
Rank: #55.
Fogelsville School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
312 S Route 100
Breinigsville, PA 18031
(610) 351-5800
Breinigsville, PA 18031
(610) 351-5800
Grades: K-5
| 498 students
Rank: #66.
Parkway Manor School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
768 Parkway Rd
Allentown, PA 18104
(610) 351-5850
Allentown, PA 18104
(610) 351-5850
Grades: K-5
| 548 students
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
Ironton School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3135 Levans Rd
Coplay, PA 18037
(610) 351-5810
Coplay, PA 18037
(610) 351-5810
Grades: K-5
| 389 students
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
Schnecksville School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4260 Sand Spring Rd
Schnecksville, PA 18078
(610) 351-5830
Schnecksville, PA 18078
(610) 351-5830
Grades: K-5
| 464 students
Rank: #99.
Springhouse MiddleSchool
(Math: 50% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1200 Springhouse Rd
Allentown, PA 18104
(610) 351-5700
Allentown, PA 18104
(610) 351-5700
Grades: 6-8
| 1,334 students
Rank: #1010.
Kratzer School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2200 Huckleberry Rd
Allentown, PA 18104
(610) 351-5820
Allentown, PA 18104
(610) 351-5820
Grades: K-5
| 480 students
Rank: #1111.
Parkland High School
(Math: 81% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2700 N Cedar Crest Blvd
Allentown, PA 18104
(610) 351-5600
Allentown, PA 18104
(610) 351-5600
Grades: 9-12
| 3,171 students
Rank: #1212.
Orefield MiddleSchool
(Math: 33% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2675 Pa Route 309
Orefield, PA 18069
(610) 351-5750
Orefield, PA 18069
(610) 351-5750
Grades: 6-8
| 939 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Parkland SD School District?
Parkland SD School District manages 12 public schools serving 9,667 students.
What is the rank of Parkland SD School District?
Parkland SD School District is ranked #46 out of 660 school districts in Pennsylvania (top 10%) 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 10%), Highest math proficiency (Top 5%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%), Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Parkland SD School District?
60% of Parkland SD School District students are White, 18% of students are Hispanic, 13% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Black, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Parkland SD School District?
Parkland SD School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is equal to the Pennsylvania state average of 14:1.
What is Parkland SD School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $20,392 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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