Allentown City School District
- 31 SOUTH PENN ST
- ALLENTOWN, PA 18105
- (484) 765-4000
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District Information
District Overview
| District | State Average | |
|---|---|---|
| Graduation Rate | 66.9% | 82.7% |
| Dropout Rate | 8.5% | 2.6% |
| Per Pupil Spending | $8,914 | $11,954 |
| Students Per Teacher | 15.3 | 13.7 |
| Number of Schools | 22 | - |
| Number of Students | 17,766 | - |
| Number of (FTE) Teachers | 1,158 | - |
District Test Scores
PSSA - Test Performance by Grade and Subject
Grade 3 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 68.8% | 84.5% | |
| 2009 | 71.0% | 81.7% | |
| 2008 | 68.1% | 80.5% | |
| Reading Test | |||
| 2010 | 54.0% | 75.2% | |
| 2009 | 62.0% | 77.0% | |
| 2008 | 58.9% | 76.8% | |
Grade 4 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 73.1% | 84.9% | |
| 2009 | 71.9% | 81.8% | |
| 2008 | 67.4% | 79.6% | |
| Reading Test | |||
| 2010 | 53.4% | 72.9% | |
| 2009 | 54.3% | 72.6% | |
| 2008 | 49.5% | 70.1% | |
| Science Test | |||
| 2010 | 58.2% | 81.4% | |
| 2009 | 61.2% | 83.4% | |
| 2008 | 57.4% | 81.5% | |
Grade 5 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 60.4% | 74.4% | |
| 2009 | 59.6% | 73.5% | |
| 2008 | 58.6% | 73.2% | |
| Reading Test | |||
| 2010 | 43.9% | 64.1% | |
| 2009 | 45.7% | 64.5% | |
| 2008 | 39.6% | 61.6% | |
| Writing Test | |||
| 2010 | 35.3% | 61.8% | |
| 2009 | 34.1% | 58.1% | |
| 2008 | 27.2% | 57.3% | |
Grade 6 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 56.3% | 78.0% | |
| 2009 | 50.6% | 75.7% | |
| 2008 | 57.0% | 72.3% | |
| Reading Test | |||
| 2010 | 38.2% | 68.8% | |
| 2009 | 34.9% | 67.6% | |
| 2008 | 37.6% | 66.9% | |
Grade 7 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 51.4% | 77.9% | |
| 2009 | 54.7% | 75.3% | |
| 2008 | 45.1% | 70.6% | |
| Reading Test | |||
| 2010 | 42.5% | 73.5% | |
| 2009 | 42.6% | 71.4% | |
| 2008 | 45.8% | 70.0% | |
Grade 8 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 50.3% | 75.2% | |
| 2009 | 47.5% | 71.3% | |
| 2008 | 51.8% | 70.3% | |
| Reading Test | |||
| 2010 | 58.4% | 81.9% | |
| 2009 | 54.3% | 80.5% | |
| 2008 | 52.2% | 78.3% | |
| Science Test | |||
| 2010 | 22.0% | 57.2% | |
| 2009 | 21.5% | 54.8% | |
| 2008 | 18.7% | 52.7% | |
| Writing Test | |||
| 2010 | 49.5% | 75.2% | |
| 2009 | 49.2% | 71.2% | |
| 2008 | 43.7% | 69.1% | |
Grade 11 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 34.4% | 59.6% | |
| 2009 | 37.3% | 55.6% | |
| 2008 | 38.4% | 55.9% | |
| Reading Test | |||
| 2010 | 48.5% | 67.2% | |
| 2009 | 45.2% | 65.2% | |
| 2008 | 42.7% | 64.7% | |
| Science Test | |||
| 2010 | 13.0% | 39.8% | |
| 2009 | 11.7% | 39.7% | |
| 2008 | 12.3% | 35.7% | |
| Writing Test | |||
| 2010 | 74.6% | 80.7% | |
| 2009 | 71.9% | 82.7% | |
| 2008 | 75.6% | 85.8% | |
Distict total - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Writing Test | |||
| 2008 | 46.2% | - | |
Source: PA Department of Education 2009-2010
Student Enrollment (2009-2010)
| Students | Student/Teacher Ratio | |
|---|---|---|
| Total Student Enrollment | 17,766 | 15.3 |
Student Enrollment By Grade
| Students | |
|---|---|
| Prekindergarten Students | 219 |
| Kindergarten Students | 1,277 |
| 1st Grade Students | 1,412 |
| 2nd Grade Students | 1,428 |
| 3rd Grade Students | 1,419 |
| 4th Grade Students | 1,441 |
| 5th Grade Students | 1,391 |
| 6th Grade Students | 1,338 |
| 7th Grade Students | 1,175 |
| 8th Grade Students | 1,207 |
| 9th Grade Students | 1,403 |
| 10th Grade Students | 1,326 |
| 11th Grade Students | 1,069 |
| 12th Grade Students | 1,060 |
| Ungraded Students | - |
Student Enrollment By Race
| Students | |
|---|---|
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 25 |
| Asian or Pacific Islander | 242 |
| Hispanic | 10,989 |
| Black (Non-Hispanic) | 2,994 |
| White (Non-Hispanic) | 2,915 |
Student Enrollment By Gender
| Students | |
|---|---|
| Male | 8,950 |
| Female | 8,215 |
Faculty and Staff (2009-2010)
Teachers Per Grade Level
| Student/Teacher Ratio | ||
|---|---|---|
| Total Full Time Equivalent (FTE) Teachers | 1,158 | 15.3 |
| Prekindergarten Teachers | 7 | - |
| Kindergarten Teachers | 44 | - |
| Elementary Teachers | 511 | - |
| Secondary Teachers | 503 | - |
| Teachers of Ungraded Classes | 93 | - |
Instructional Faculty
| Instructional Aides | 253 |
| Instructional Coordinators and Supervisors | 4 |
Guidance Counselors & Directors
| Total Guidance Counselors & Directors | 31 |
| Elementary | 16 |
| Secondary | 15 |
| Other | - |
Librarians & Staff
| Librarians | 15 |
| Library Support Staff | 21 |
Administrators
| Total Administrators & Support Staff | 703 |
| Local Education Agency (LEA) Administrators | 5 |
| LEA Administrative Support Staff | 50 |
| School Administrators | 57 |
| School Administrative Support Staff | 178 |
| Student Support Services | 141 |
| Other Support Services Staff | 273 |
District Financial Details (2008)
Revenues For Education
| Percent of Total | ||
|---|---|---|
| Total Revenues | $198,570,000 | - |
| Total Local Revenues | $81,750,000 | 41.2% |
| Property Tax | $67,966,000 | 34.2% |
| Public Utility Tax | $112,000 | 0.06% |
| Individual And Corporate Income Taxes | $6,849,000 | 3.4% |
| All Other Taxes | $2,475,000 | 1.2% |
| Other School Systems | $520,000 | 0.3% |
| Cities and Counties | $26,000 | 0.01% |
| Tuition Fees from Pupils and Parents | $15,000 | 0.01% |
| School Lunch | $807,000 | 0.4% |
| Rents and Royalties | $78,000 | 0.04% |
| Sale of Property | $10,000 | 0.01% |
| Interest Earnings | $1,809,000 | 0.9% |
| Private Contributions | $317,000 | 0.2% |
| Miscellaneous | $766,000 | 0.4% |
| Total State Revenues | $92,848,000 | 46.8% |
| General Formula Assistance | $62,664,000 | 31.6% |
| Staff Improvement Programs | $7,374,000 | 3.7% |
| Special Education Programs | $9,001,000 | 4.5% |
| Compensatory and Basic Skills Programs | $185,000 | 0.09% |
| School Lunch Programs | $510,000 | 0.3% |
| Capital Outlay and Debt Services Programs | $95,000 | 0.05% |
| Transportation Programs | $1,368,000 | 0.7% |
| Other Programs | $11,651,000 | 5.9% |
| Total Federal Revenues | $23,972,000 | 12.1% |
| Through State - Title I | $10,844,000 | 5.5% |
| Through State - Math, Science and Teacher Quality | $1,875,000 | 0.9% |
| Through State - Safe and Drug Free Schools | $233,000 | 0.1% |
| Through State - Title V, Part A | $37,000 | 0.02% |
| Through State - Bilingual Education | $499,000 | 0.3% |
| Through State - Child Nutrition Act | $5,953,000 | 3.0% |
| Through State - Other | $1,637,000 | 0.8% |
| Direct - Impact Aid | $13,000 | 0.01% |
| Direct - Other | $2,881,000 | 1.5% |
Expenditures For Education
| Percent of Total | ||
|---|---|---|
| Total Current Expenditures | $159,491,000 | - |
| Total Instruction Expenditures | $99,421,000 | 62.3% |
| Total Support Services Expenditures | $53,754,000 | 33.7% |
| Student Support | $8,647,000 | 4.4% |
| Instructional Staff Support | $10,607,000 | 5.3% |
| General Administration Support | $2,318,000 | 1.2% |
| School Administration Support | $7,049,000 | 3.5% |
| Operation and Maintenance Support | $14,485,000 | 7.3% |
| Student Transportation Support | $4,879,000 | 2.5% |
| Other Support Services | $5,769,000 | 2.9% |
| Total Other Expenditures | $6,316,000 | 4.0% |
| Food Services | $6,316,000 | 3.2% |
Graduation and Dropout Details (2007-08)
Graduation Information
| Overall Graduation Rate | 66.9% | |
| Total Diploma Count | 1,080 | |
| Other High School Completion Certificate (OHC) Recipients | - |
Dropout Information
| Dropouts | Dropout Rate | |
|---|---|---|
| Total Grades 9-12 | 457 | 8.5% |
Map and Listings of Schools Within Allentown City School District
Schools Summary:
- Schools: 22
- Students: 17,766
- Full-Time Equivalent Teachers: 1,158
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| CENTRAL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
829 West Turner St
Allentown, PA Public | 1-5 | 730 | 16.2 |  3 out of 5 4 Reviews |
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| CLEVELAND ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
424 North 9th St
Allentown, PA Public | 2-5 | 274 | 15.9 |  Review This School |
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| FRANCIS D RAUB MIDDLE SCHOOL | ||||
102 South Saint Cloud St
Allentown, PA Public | 5-8 | 884 | 12.3 |  1 out of 5 1 Review |
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| HARRISON-MORTON MIDDLE SCHOOL | ||||
137 North 2nd St
Allentown, PA Public | 6-8 | 833 | 13.5 |  5 out of 5 1 Review |
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| HIRAM W DODD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
1944 South Church St
Allentown, PA Public | KG-5 | 736 | 17.5 | Review This School |
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| JACKSON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
517 North 15th St
Allentown, PA Public | 1-5 | 383 | 19.3 | Review This School |
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| JEFFERSON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
750 Saint John St
Allentown, PA Public | PK-5 | 646 | 14.0 |  3.5 out of 5 2 Reviews |
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| LEHIGH PARK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
1708 Coronado St
Allentown, PA Public | KG-5 | 250 | 13.7 | 5 out of 5 1 Review |
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| LINCOLN EARLY CHILD CENTER SCHOOL | ||||
1402 West Walnut St
Allentown, PA Public | PK-KG | 394 | 23.2 | Review This School |
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| LOUIS E DIERUFF HIGH SCHOOL | ||||
815 North Irving St
Allentown, PA Public | 9-12 | 1,734 | 15.0 | Review This School |
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| MCKINLEY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
1124 West Turner St
Allentown, PA Public | 1-5 | 227 | 14.7 | Review This School |
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| MIDWAY MANOR EARLY CHILD CENTER SCHOOL | ||||
2020 East Pennsylvania St
Allentown, PA Public | PK-KG | 351 | 13.0 | Review This School |
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| MOSSER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
129 South Dauphin St
Allentown, PA Public | KG-5 | 700 | 15.7 | 5 out of 5 1 Review |
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| MUHLENBERG ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
740 North 21st St
Allentown, PA Public | KG-5 | 610 | 18.9 | 5 out of 5 2 Reviews |
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| RITTER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
740 North Plymouth St
Allentown, PA Public | KG-5 | 590 | 22.4 | 3.5 out of 5 3 Reviews |
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| ROOSEVELT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
210 West Susquehanna St
Allentown, PA Public | PK-5 | 644 | 18.1 | Review This School |
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| SHERIDAN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
521 North 2nd St
Allentown, PA Public | 1-5 | 654 | 19.7 | Review This School |
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| SOUTH MOUNTAIN MIDDLE SCHOOL | ||||
709 West Emmaus Ave
Allentown, PA Public | 6-8 | 1,105 | 11.7 | 5 out of 5 6 Reviews |
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| TREXLER MIDDLE SCHOOL | ||||
851 North 15th St
Allentown, PA Public | 5-8 | 903 | 11.7 | 5 out of 5 1 Review |
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| UNION TERRACE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
1939 West Union St
Allentown, PA Public | KG-5 | 808 | 20.4 | 5 out of 5 1 Review |
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| WASHINGTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
837 North 9th St
Allentown, PA Public | 1-5 | 585 | 18.8 | 5 out of 5 1 Review |
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| WILLIAM ALLEN HIGH SCHOOL | ||||
126 North 17th St
Allentown, PA Public | 9-12 | 3,124 | 14.9 |  4 out of 5 13 Reviews |
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