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Schools in Laureldale · Muhlenberg School District

Laureldale’s public schools score below 71% of Pennsylvania districts on tests and graduation

Math proficiency in Laureldale’s districts is 20%, below the Pennsylvania average (36%). The grade covers the public school district serving Laureldale, from kindergarten through graduation, on state tests and graduation. Each state writes its own tests, so this is the one TownRatings grade compared within Pennsylvania, not nationally.

#897of 1,037 Pennsylvania townsK–12Where will my kid go?

From Pennsylvania state tests taken in spring 2022, when 95% of students in the tested grades sat them, and the class of 2023’s four-year graduation rate, as reported to the U.S. Department of Education.

Reading proficiency
34%
▼ 21 pts vs PA 55%
2021–22
Math proficiency
20%
▼ 16 pts vs PA 36%
2021–22
Graduate on time
92%
▲ 4 pts vs PA 88%
class of 2023
Spent per student
$14.9K
▼ 32% vs PA $21.8K
FY2024
Students per teacher
16.3
PA 13.4 · larger classes
Schools in town
1
3,423 students on the public path
In brief

Laureldale’s schools, in brief

Against towns with similar incomes

Among the 1999 Pennsylvania towns with household incomes within a quarter of Laureldale’s, its schools beat 8%, lower than their 29% against all the state’s districts. The grade ↓

Results trail the state

In spring 2022, 34% of tested students were proficient in reading and 20% in math, against 55% and 36% statewide; 95% of students in the tested grades sat the tests. The grade ↓

Graduation

92% of the class of 2023 graduated in four years, against 88% across Pennsylvania. Districts ↓

Spending and class size

The district spends $14,860 per student, against $21,758 across Pennsylvania (FY2024). Spending doesn’t count toward the grade. Districts ↓

One elementary school, then one middle and one high school

From grade 7 the district’s path is Muhlenberg Jr HS, then Muhlenberg HS. Enrollment is up 10% since 2020–21. See the path ↓

Written from the figures on this page. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023; each school’s own letter uses 2020–21 results.

The School Grade

What’s behind Laureldale’s grade

C− Test scoresC+ Graduation

C: better than 29% of Pennsylvania school districts, #897 of 1,037 Pennsylvania towns. Graduation is above the Pennsylvania average; test scores are below it.

Pennsylvania school districts we grade (688)Better than 29%
Lower resultsHigher results
Pennsylvania towns with similar household incomes (1999)Better than 8%
A firm grade. Ordinary sampling error in 1,995 test results and a graduating class of 358 wouldn’t change the letter. The tests are from spring 2022, when 95% of Laureldale’s students in the tested grades sat them (1,882 in math, 2,108 in reading).

How TownRatings grades schools →

Where will my kid go?

Pick a grade. These are the public schools that serve Laureldale, with each school’s own grade.

The path, start to finish
K–3Muhlenberg El Ctrin ReadingC−
7–9Muhlenberg Jr HSMuhlenberg School DistrictD
10–12Muhlenberg HSin ReadingB

Laureldale’s public schools are run by Muhlenberg School District, which also serves Muhlenberg. To confirm the school for a specific address, ask the district.

The district

Spending and class size are shown but don’t count toward the grade. Each district’s own page has every school.

Muhlenberg School DistrictGrades K–12 · 4 schools · 4,409 students, up 10% since 2020–21 · 16.3 per teacher (PA 13.4)
$14,860PA $21,758 · FY2024
C
Test scores · 2021–22

Well below the state in reading

Reading34%
State average 55.1% · 2108 students tested
Math20%
State average 36.1% · 1882 students tested

Laureldale vs. its neighbors

Schools grades for the Pennsylvania towns that share Laureldale’s borders.

Schools next door
TownSchoolsMain districts
LaureldaleCMuhlenberg

Every school in Laureldale

3 schools. Each public school’s letter compares its own 2020–21 reading and math results with Pennsylvania’s other public schools (the newest school-level results we have).

District schools in Laureldaleby address
Muhlenberg Jr HS
Middle · Grades 7–9 · Reading
D
1,016 students16:1Rate it →
Also serving Laureldalein other towns
Muhlenberg El Ctr
Elementary · Grades K–3 · Reading
C−
1,241 students16:1Rate it →
Muhlenberg HS
High · Grades 10–12 · Reading
B
1,166 students17:1Rate it →

Questions about Laureldale’s schools

Are Laureldale’s schools good?

On Pennsylvania’s tests they score below most of the state: the public schools Laureldale children attend score below 71% of Pennsylvania’s school districts on tests and graduation, a C Schools grade, #897 of 1,037 Pennsylvania towns. Among towns with similar incomes they beat 8%. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023.

What school district is Laureldale in?

Muhlenberg School District, which runs grades K–12 and enrolls 4,409 students in 4 schools (2024–25).

Where do Laureldale kids go to high school?

Muhlenberg HS in Reading, with 1,166 students; its own test results earn a B.

What is Laureldale’s graduation rate?

92% of the class of 2023 in Muhlenberg School District graduated in four years, against 88% across Pennsylvania.

How much does Laureldale spend per student?

$14,860 in Muhlenberg School District (FY2024), against $21,758 across Pennsylvania. Spending doesn’t count toward the grade.

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School data: state test results (2021–22, with participation) and four-year graduation rates (class of 2023) reported to the U.S. Department of Education (EDFacts via ED Data Express); each school’s own letter uses its 2020–21 results (EDFacts via the Urban Institute); schools and enrollment from NCES (2024–25; private schools 2023–24); spending from the Census Bureau’s school finance survey (FY2024). The School Grade is our own summary, graded within Pennsylvania. Stars are from neighbors.