PAMiddleProfile data from NCES 2023-24

Palmerton Area JHS — School Profile & District Info

Middle|Palmerton, Pennsylvania|Palmerton Area SD

Palmerton, PA 18071

School Profile

Grades
7–8
Enrollment
271
Student:Teacher
13.6:1
Locale
Town
Econ. Disadvantaged
46.5%

School Statistics

Programs & Activities (SY 2021-22)

Gifted & Talented
Student-Teacher Ratio: 14.5:1
Worse than average in PA

District Finance (FY 2023)

Per-Pupil Spending
$17,395
District-level data
Funding Sources
Federal 5%State 37%Local 58%

Community Context

Median Home Value
$349,765
+2.8% YoY
Allentown, PA metro area · Zillow Feb 2026
Community Need Level
Moderate
CDC/ATSDR Social Vulnerability Index 2022

Enrollment Trend (2014-2025)

261
Current enrollment
Declining(-13% 5yr)

Frequently Asked Questions about Palmerton Area JHS

Enrollment at Palmerton Area JHS stands at 271 students. The school is a Middle institution in the local district.

Calendar Guides

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