About This School
Harrison-Morton Middle School is located in Allentown, PA and is one of 4 middle schools in Allentown City School District. It is a public school that serves 833 students in grades 6-8.
Harrison-Morton Middle School did not make AYP in 2011. Under No Child Left Behind, a school makes Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) if it achieves the minimum levels of improvement determined by the state of Pennsylvania in terms of student performance and other accountability measures. See Harrison-Morton Middle School's test results to learn more about school performance.
In 2010, Harrison-Morton Middle School had 14 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The Pennsylvania average is 14 students per full-time equivalent teacher. Learn more about Harrison-Morton Middle School's students and teachers. more
Harrison-Morton Middle School did not make AYP in 2011. Under No Child Left Behind, a school makes Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) if it achieves the minimum levels of improvement determined by the state of Pennsylvania in terms of student performance and other accountability measures. See Harrison-Morton Middle School's test results to learn more about school performance.
In 2010, Harrison-Morton Middle School had 14 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The Pennsylvania average is 14 students per full-time equivalent teacher. Learn more about Harrison-Morton Middle School's students and teachers. more
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Allentown City SD District Spending
$8,914Per Pupil
The Allentown City SD spends $8,914 per pupil in current expenditures. The district spends 62% on instruction, 34% on support services, 4% on other elementary and secondary expenditures. More about Allentown City SD District
Education.com TestRating
The Education.com TestRating is a number (1-10) calculated by Education.com that provides an overview of a school’s test performance for a given year, by comparing the school’s state standardized test results to those of other schools in the same state. For Pennsylvania, the TestRating is calculated using a school's 2011 PSSA Results for all subjects tested.
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Middle Schools Nearby
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| School Name distance | TestRating | Community Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Holy Spirit Elementary School 0.4 miles | n/a | |
| Sacred Heart School 0.4 miles | n/a | |
| Holy Spirit School 0.4 miles | n/a | |
| Roberto Clemente Charter School 0.5 miles |  |
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| St Paul School 1.3 miles | n/a |
Data Sources: PA Dept. of Education, NCES, MDR.
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School Facts
- Public School
- Grades 6-8
- Allentown City School District
Did not make AYP
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see 2011 test scores
Contact
Harrison-Morton Middle School137 North 2nd St
Allentown, PA 18101
(484) 765-5701
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Test Scores
About the PSSA
What is it?
The PSSA is an annual test used to measure a student's mastery of the state's grade-level academic standards. The PSSA also evaluated how well school programs enable students to master the standards.
Which Grades and Subjects?
Students are assessed in grades 3 through 8 in reading and math, and in grades 5, 8 and 11 in writing.
How is it Scored?
Students are rated at one of four levels: below basic, basic, proficient and advanced. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.
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The Education.com TestRating is a number (1-10) calculated by Education.com that provides an overview of a school’s test performance for a given year, by comparing the school’s state standardized test results to those of other schools in the same state. For Pennsylvania, the TestRating is calculated using a school's 2011 PSSA Results for all subjects tested.
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Enrollment (2010)
Total: 833
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Student Economic Level (2010)
In 2010, Harrison-Morton Middle School had 80% of students eligible for free or reduced price lunch programs. Pennsylvania had 33% of eligible students for free or reduced price lunch programs. Eligibility for the National School Lunch Program is based on family income levels.Student Ethnicity (2010)
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65%
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White
16%
Asian/Pacific Islander
2%
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14:1STUDENT-TEACHER RATIO
In 2010, Harrison-Morton Middle School had 14 students for every full-time equivalent teacher.
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