Summary:
The 18066 zip code area is home to 3 schools in the Northwestern Lehigh School District, including 1 high school, 1 middle school, and 1 elementary school. Overall, the district appears to be a high-performing system, with all 3 schools ranking in the top half of their respective school types in Pennsylvania.
The standout school in this set is Northwestern Lehigh Middle School, which has consistently ranked in the top 20% of Pennsylvania middle schools over the past 3 years. The middle school boasts strong academic performance, with high proficiency rates in PSSA Math, Science, and English Language Arts across all grade levels. In contrast, Northwestern Lehigh Elementary School lags behind in English Language Arts proficiency compared to the state average, despite outperforming in Math and Science.
Across the district, the schools have a predominantly white student population, ranging from 88-93% white students. The middle and elementary schools also have higher percentages of students receiving free/reduced lunch (25-26%) compared to the high school (14%). Despite these demographic differences, all 3 schools maintain relatively low student-teacher ratios, ranging from 12.4 to 14.5 students per teacher, which likely contributes to their strong academic performance. The district may want to consider ways to further improve equity and diversity within its schools.
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