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Harrison-morton Middle School vs. Catasauqua Middle School

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School Overview

School
Harrison-morton Middle School
137 N 2nd St
Allentown, PA 18101
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1/
10
Bottom 50%
Catasauqua Middle School
850 Pine Street
Catasauqua, PA 18032
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3/
10
Bottom 50%
Overview
Serving 667 students in grades 6-8, Harrison-morton Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 4% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 26% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 468 students in grades 5-8, Catasauqua Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 28% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 39% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
6-8
5-8
Total Students
667 students
468 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Harrison-morton Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Catasauqua Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
52% | 48%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Harrison-morton Middle School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Catasauqua Middle School.
Total Classroom Teachers
53 teachers
33 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Harrison-morton Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Catasauqua Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Harrison-morton Middle School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Allentown City School District and the state of Pennsylvania, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Catasauqua Middle School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Catasauqua Area School District and the state of Pennsylvania, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Test Scores

#2592 out of 2733 schools in PA
(Bottom 50%)
#2074 out of 2733 schools in PA
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Harrison-morton Middle School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Catasauqua Middle School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
4%
(Bottom 50% in PA)
28%
(Bottom 50% in PA)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Harrison-morton Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Allentown City School District and Pennsylvania public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Catasauqua Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Catasauqua Area School District and Pennsylvania public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
26%
(Bottom 50% in PA)(21-22 School Year Data)
39%
(Bottom 50% in PA)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Harrison-morton Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Allentown City School District and Pennsylvania public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Catasauqua Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Catasauqua Area School District and Pennsylvania public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
16%
(Bottom 50% in PA)(21-22 School Year Data)
30-34%
(Bottom 50% in PA)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Harrison-morton Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Allentown City School District and Pennsylvania public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Catasauqua Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Catasauqua Area School District and Pennsylvania public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Harrison-morton Middle School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Catasauqua Middle School by grade.
Grade 5 Students
-
108
Grade 6 Students
206
113
Grade 7 Students
240
137
Grade 8 Students
221
110

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Harrison-morton Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Allentown City School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Catasauqua Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Catasauqua Area School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hispanic
77%
40%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Harrison-morton Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Allentown City School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Catasauqua Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Catasauqua Area School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Black
10%
7%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Harrison-morton Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Allentown City School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Catasauqua Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Catasauqua Area School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% White
8%
45%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Harrison-morton Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Allentown City School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Catasauqua Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Catasauqua Area School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
7%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Harrison-morton Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Allentown City School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Catasauqua Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Catasauqua Area School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
0.39
0.63
This chart showcases the diversity score of Harrison-morton Middle School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Allentown City School District and Pennsylvania, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Catasauqua Middle School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Catasauqua Area School District and Pennsylvania, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
100%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Harrison-morton Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Allentown City School District and Pennsylvania, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Catasauqua Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Catasauqua Area School District and Pennsylvania, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
(15-16 School Year Data)
1%
(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Harrison-morton Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Allentown City School District and Pennsylvania, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2015-16 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Catasauqua Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Catasauqua Area School District and Pennsylvania, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
 
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