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Seven Generations Charter School

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Seven Generations Charter School ranks 731 st of 1511 Pennsylvania elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Public, Charter Grades K-8

731^st

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 1,511 Pennsylvania Elementary Schools

Better than 52% of Pennsylvania elementary schools

Summary

Seven Generations Charter School is an elementary school located in Emmaus, Pennsylvania, serving students from kindergarten to 7th grade with a total enrollment of 458 students. The school is part of the Seven Generations Charter School District, which is ranked 247 out of 606 districts in the state and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Seven Generations Charter School has shown mixed performance on standardized tests compared to the state average. While the school's proficiency rates in Math (42.7%) and English Language Arts (53.6%) were higher than the state averages in the 2024-2025 school year, its Math performance has been declining over the past few years. However, the school has consistently outperformed the state in Science, with proficiency rates of 79% and 85.5% in recent years. The school's Disabled student population has been a particular strength, with their Math and ELA proficiency rates ranking in the top 30% and top 20% of Pennsylvania elementary schools, respectively.

Compared to nearby schools, Seven Generations Charter School's performance is generally lower than the East Penn School District schools, such as Macungie Elementary and Shoemaker Elementary, which have consistently higher proficiency rates. However, the school outperforms the Allentown City School District schools, such as Jefferson Elementary and Hiram W Dodd Elementary, which have significantly lower proficiency rates across all grades and subjects.

497

Students ?

12.8

Student/teacher ratio ?

$17,578

Per pupil spending ?

35.6%

Free/discounted lunch ?

33 E Minor St
Emmaus, PA 18049

(610) 421-8844

District: Seven Generations Charter School

Racial breakdown:

White:

53.5%

Hispanic:

33.0%

Two or more races:

6.8%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Improving — 37th percentile in 2015 → 52nd in 2025

Strengths

✓Ranking is trending up — up 15 percentile points since 2015

✓Above the Pennsylvania median (52nd percentile)

Worth a look

!Some student groups rank well below the school's overall statewide standing

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school48%

Pennsylvania avg45%

Elementary school

731^st of 1,511

Pennsylvania public elementary schools ?

Top 48%▲ up 14 pts since 2015

From bottom 37% (2015) to top 48% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

Middle school

300^th of 873

Pennsylvania public middle schools ?

Top 34%▲ up 18 pts since 2024

From bottom 47% (2024) to top 34% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

247^th of 606Seven Generations Charter School among Pennsylvania districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

Elementary school ranking

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Pennsylvania percentile	Rating
2025	55.7	731 of 1511	51.6%	★★★☆☆
2024	47.2	903 of 1526	40.8%	★★☆☆☆
2023	56.6	765 of 1534	50.1%	★★★☆☆
2022	57.6	738 of 1534	51.9%	★★★☆☆
2021	46.6	872 of 1433	39.1%	★★☆☆☆
2019	44.8	1011 of 1544	34.5%	★★☆☆☆
2018	45.0	1009 of 1530	34.1%	★★☆☆☆
2017	39.5	1080 of 1547	30.2%	★★☆☆☆
2016	33.0	1148 of 1554	26.1%	★☆☆☆☆
2015	47.5	922 of 1474	37.4%	★★☆☆☆
2012	43.8	1142 of 1599	28.6%	★☆☆☆☆
2011	36.0	1239 of 1597	22.4%	★☆☆☆☆

Disabled

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Pennsylvania percentile	Rating
2025	61.9	289 of 1030	71.9%	★★★★☆
2024	52.9	452 of 1084	58.3%	★★★☆☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Pennsylvania percentile	Rating
2025	50.6	789 of 1466	46.2%	★★☆☆☆
2024	48.1	870 of 1488	41.5%	★★☆☆☆

Hispanic

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Pennsylvania percentile	Rating
2025	50.9	181 of 429	57.8%	★★★☆☆
2024	35.1	311 of 454	31.5%	★★☆☆☆
2023	56.0	179 of 432	58.6%	★★★☆☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Pennsylvania percentile	Rating
2025	41.1	842 of 1369	38.5%	★★☆☆☆
2024	34.4	1021 of 1432	28.7%	★☆☆☆☆
2023	45.8	853 of 1414	39.7%	★★☆☆☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Pennsylvania percentile	Rating
2025	58.5	661 of 1475	55.2%	★★★☆☆
2024	44.7	927 of 1495	38.0%	★★☆☆☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Pennsylvania percentile	Rating
2025	60.7	474 of 1201	60.5%	★★★☆☆
2024	54.5	576 of 1229	53.1%	★★★☆☆
2023	56.0	556 of 1236	55.0%	★★★☆☆

Middle school ranking

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Pennsylvania percentile	Rating
2025	63.4	300 of 873	65.6%	★★★☆☆
2024	49.1	471 of 891	47.1%	★★☆☆☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Pennsylvania percentile	Rating
2025	69.4	225 of 835	73.1%	★★★★☆
2024	59.9	338 of 860	60.7%	★★★☆☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Pennsylvania percentile	Rating
2025	48.5	417 of 843	50.5%	★★★☆☆
2024	59.7	327 of 877	62.7%	★★★☆☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Pennsylvania percentile	Rating
2025	71.0	192 of 839	77.1%	★★★★☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Pennsylvania percentile	Rating
2025	77.5	112 of 649	82.7%	★★★★☆

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

Elementary school

Disabled (2025)72nd percentile+20 vs school

White (2025)61st percentile+9 vs school

Hispanic (2025)58th percentile+6 vs school

Male (2025)55th percentile+4 vs school

Female (2025)46th percentile-5 vs school

Low Socio Economic Status (2025)38th percentile-13 vs school

Middle school

White (2025)83rd percentile+17 vs school

Male (2025)77th percentile+11 vs school

Female (2025)73rd percentile+7 vs school

Low Socio Economic Status (2025)51st percentile-15 vs school

By subject vs Pennsylvania (2024-2025) ?

English Language Arts54%+5 vs state

Math43%~ state avg

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What people are saying

by a parent
Saturday, February 13, 2021

7Gen is a wonderful school. Especially in the difficult school year (due to covid) of 2020-2021, the communication from the administration has been outstanding and the quality of the teaching has been wonderful. The school has an excellent health and safety plan that has students in the building 4 days/week (most local public school districts currently offer 2-3 days with hybrid) and we have confidence that students will be educated in-person fully as soon as it's safe to do so. There is much excitement surrounding the purchase of our school building and upcoming renovation. I feel so fortunate that my kids can learn, grow, thrive, and be kids in such a wonderful school environment. Close Quote

by a parent on FaceBook
Friday, September 21, 2012

We love 7 Gen! My daughter is attending her 3rd year there and we love it. My son has just started kindergarten there and it's fullday with only 15 children per class. They learn so well there, are challenged and do so many hands on projects the kids love it. Every day my kids are eager to go to school and learn! Thank you 7 Gen! Close Quote

by a parent
Monday, March 12, 2012

My kids adore Seven Gen--they love getting outside every day, hiking around South Mountain, doing interesting service projects in the community. I love how committed and passionate the teachers are, and how the principal/CEO gives everyone her cell phone number and is so accessible. My 1st grader is going on NINE field trips this spring, and doing 4th grade level math; my 3rd grader can sing songs in Spanish and is starting her second independent project this year, collecting data and reporting to the weekly school assembly about a science topic she's passionate about, a project 100% devised and executed by her. That's what I see in a lot of Seven Gen kids -- initiative, creativity, passionate interest in serious topics, joyful engagement with their community. They take their responsibility for the earth very seriously and are committed to making a difference. I really feel like the kids are being taught to live and breathe the core value of mutual respect--for each other, for the teachers and staff, for their community, and for the earth. We love Seven Gen! Close Quote

by a parent
Thursday, March 8, 2012

I continue to be impressed with the outstanding education provided at SevenGen! My children come home everyday with stories of their learning, how they had a two hour hike for a pond exploration, and yesterday - they taught me a Native American greeting song! They get disappointed on the weekends when they can't go to school. I am so thankful for the opportunities that my children receive and the AMAZING amount of effort that the staff and administration put into their work so that the children have an wonderful experience, while teaching all "required" materials and remaining true to the mission and vision of this "green" school. Close Quote

by a citizen
Wednesday, March 7, 2012

This is an amazing school filled with very caring and dedicated teachers. The children thrive because of the safe environment and the exciting curriculum. They learn so much about the environment and how to make the world a better place. Children spend a good part of each day learning outside. All children deserve to go to a school like Seven Gen! Close Quote

by a parent
Sunday, November 6, 2011

My son started here in the middle of kindergarden and I can not imagine a better school for him. The classes are much smaller than the regular public school and we get a lot of feedback from his teachers as issues arise. There is a strong sense of community from the school with people who are able to volunteer during the day, during night time committee meetings or weekend projects. Close Quote

by a parent
Tuesday, October 11, 2011

My child has attended this school for several years. His academics...math and reading, have taken off. They have a wonderfully socially nurturing environment. I believe they are better organized this year with the new director. I do not feel that the original directors were any more organized....in fact, the first year was definately the most unorganized. The academics and social environment is wonderful. Proficient in reading and Advanced in Math for the PSSAs. Not too shabby. Close Quote

by a parent
Monday, June 13, 2011

This school is very disorganized, everything is planned last minute. Since firing the original Directors, the school seems to be concerned only with fundraising, and less with family involvement. For the parents that work, myself included, it seems that things are constantly sent home the night before, or 1-2 days before, that makes it impossible for us to plan far ahead enough to attend. Also, the staff, for the most part, seems to look down upon those of us who can volunteer 20 hours a week. My children will definitely be attending a new school in the fall Close Quote

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				PSSA Math (2025)							PSSA English Language Arts (2025)							Per Pupil Expenditures (2024)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	PSSA Math 3rd Grade	PSSA Math 4th Grade	PSSA Math 5th Grade	PSSA Math 6th Grade	PSSA Math 7th Grade	PSSA Math 8th Grade	PSSA Math All Grades	PSSA English Language Arts 3rd Grade	PSSA English Language Arts 4th Grade	PSSA English Language Arts 5th Grade	PSSA English Language Arts 6th Grade	PSSA English Language Arts 7th Grade	PSSA English Language Arts 8th Grade	PSSA English Language Arts All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Seven Generations Charter School	Public, Charter	K-8	33 E Minor St	Emmaus	18049	Lehigh County	Seven Generations Charter School	Yes	No	No	Yes	(610) 421-8844	497	39	12.8	35.6%	266 (53.5%)	25 (5.0%)	164 (33.0%)	8 (1.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	34 (6.8%)	55.7	731^st of 1511 public elementary schools	51.6%		47.2	903^rd of 1526 public elementary schools	40.8%	172	47.0	41.8	54.9	39.6	37.5	11.1	42.7	54.5	41.8	51.9	58.4	83.3	38.9	53.6	$17,578	$2,080	$15,499
Lincoln Elementary School	Public	K-5	233 Seem St	Emmaus	18049	Lehigh County	East Penn School District	No	No	No	Yes	(610) 965-1636	376	30	12.7	44.7%	247 (65.7%)	13 (3.5%)	82 (21.8%)	6 (1.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	28 (7.4%)	73.7	408^th of 1511 public elementary schools	73.0%		54.5	806^th of 1526 public elementary schools	47.2%	398	68.0	57.3	66.7				63.5	62.0	58.6	55.5				58.3	$18,980	$1,317	$17,663
Jefferson Elementary School	Public	K-5	520 Elm St	Emmaus	18049	Lehigh County	East Penn School District	No	No	No	Yes	(610) 965-1645	268	21	12.6	42.9%	159 (59.3%)	9 (3.4%)	76 (28.4%)	6 (2.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	18 (6.7%)	65.6	564^th of 1511 public elementary schools	62.7%		62.4	657^th of 1526 public elementary schools	56.9%	93	83.9	63.2	36.0				58.0	77.5	61.4	36.0				55.8	$20,277	$1,384	$18,893
Lehigh Parkway Elementary School	Public	K-5	1708 Coronado St	Allentown	18103	Lehigh County	Allentown City School District	No	No	No	Yes	(484) 765-4441	276	18	15.3	97.1%	18 (6.5%)	43 (15.6%)	192 (69.6%)	6 (2.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	17 (6.2%)	58.2	687^th of 1511 public elementary schools	54.5%		46.8	910^th of 1526 public elementary schools	40.4%	223	50.0	60.0	55.9				55.1	26.3	68.6	52.9				48.6	$18,710	$3,010	$15,700
Hiram W Dodd Elementary School	Public	K-5	1944 S Church St	Allentown	18103	Lehigh County	Allentown City School District	No	No	No	Yes	(484) 765-4501	627	40	15.7	109.1%	51 (8.1%)	46 (7.3%)	447 (71.3%)	8 (1.3%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	74 (11.8%)	21.6	1177^th of 1511 public elementary schools	22.1%		20.9	1204^th of 1526 public elementary schools	21.1%	27	41.6	26.6	26.3				31.6	32.7	24.5	22.2				26.6	$17,915	$2,882	$15,033
Hopewell Elementary School	Public	K-3	4625 W Hopewell Rd	Center Valley	18034	Lehigh County	Southern Lehigh School District	No	No	No	No	(610) 791-0200	426	28	15.2	13.8%	347 (81.5%)	10 (2.3%)	23 (5.4%)	13 (3.1%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	32 (7.5%)								(n/a)	83.6						83.6	71.2						71.2	$17,775	$324	$17,451
Macungie Elementary School	Public	K-5	4062 Brookside Rd	Macungie	18062	Lehigh County	East Penn School District	No	No	No	Yes	(610) 965-1617	529	37	14.3	34.0%	360 (68.1%)	29 (5.5%)	89 (16.8%)	24 (4.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	27 (5.1%)	79.6	286^th of 1511 public elementary schools	81.1%		77.3	344^th of 1526 public elementary schools	77.5%	58	69.5	65.9	60.9				65.3	69.4	59.6	68.3				65.3	$18,685	$513	$18,172
Shoemaker Elementary School	Public	K-5	4068 N Fairview St	Macungie	18062	Lehigh County	East Penn School District	No	No	No	No	(610) 965-1626	537	40	13.5	24.4%	365 (68.0%)	27 (5.0%)	99 (18.4%)	24 (4.5%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	21 (3.9%)	87.5	163^rd of 1511 public elementary schools	89.2%		78.6	317^th of 1526 public elementary schools	79.2%	154	86.2	68.7	80.6				78.1	72.4	63.6	71.4				69.0	$18,420	$412	$18,008
Jefferson Elementary School	Public	K-5	750 Saint John St	Allentown	18103	Lehigh County	Allentown City School District	No	No	No	Yes	(484) 765-4421	522	35	14.7	104.0%	27 (5.2%)	53 (10.2%)	389 (74.5%)	5 (1.0%)	2 (0.4%)	1 (0.2%)	45 (8.6%)	9.1	1371^st of 1511 public elementary schools	9.3%		15.3	1284^th of 1526 public elementary schools	15.9%	87	16.9	13.8	15.7				15.5	16.9	15.4	21.9				18.0	$17,832	$2,868	$14,963
Union Terrace Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1939 W Union St	Allentown	18104	Lehigh County	Allentown City School District	No	No	No	Yes	(484) 765-5481	674	42	16.2	113.4%	37 (5.5%)	73 (10.8%)	482 (71.5%)	13 (1.9%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.1%)	68 (10.1%)	15.8	1266^th of 1511 public elementary schools	16.2%		13.6	1307^th of 1526 public elementary schools	14.4%	41	35.0	28.4	17.6				26.9	24.8	24.3	17.3				21.9	$16,534	$2,660	$13,874

Frequently Asked Questions about Seven Generations Charter School

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What is the racial makeup of Seven Generations Charter School?

Students at Seven Generations Charter School are 54% White, 33% Hispanic, 7% Two or more races, 5% African American, 2% Asian.

Is Seven Generations Charter School a good school?

Seven Generations Charter School ranks 731^st of 1511 Pennsylvania elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Seven Generations Charter School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 497 students attended Seven Generations Charter School.

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