For the 2025-26 school year, there is 1 public school serving 770 students in the neighborhood of 1st Ward, Allentown, PA.
The top ranked public school in 1st Ward is Harrison-morton Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of 1st Ward, Allentown, PA public school have an average math proficiency score of 3% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 55% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Pennsylvania public school average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best 51³Ô¹ÏÍøºÚÁÏ in the neighborhood of 1st Ward, Allentown, PA (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Harrison-morton Middle School
(Math: 4% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
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137 N 2nd St
Allentown, PA 18101
(484) 765-5701
Allentown, PA 18101
(484) 765-5701
Gr: 6-8 | 667 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of 1st Ward, Allentown, PA?
The top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of 1st Ward, Allentown, PA include Harrison-morton Middle School.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of 1st Ward, Allentown?
1 public schools are located in the neighborhood of 1st Ward, Allentown.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of 1st Ward, Allentown?
the neighborhood of 1st Ward, Allentown public schools minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Pennsylvania public schools average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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