D
Needs Improvement
44/100

Union Terrace El Sch

📚 Pre-K – 05 🏫 Elementary
📍 1939 W Union St, Allentown, PA 18104
Overall
D
44/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
D
2.7 grade levels below the U.S. average · 16th percentile in Pennsylvania
Resources
A
Class size, funding, school size and type

Each score is graded separately against Pennsylvania schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

44
Repit Score
out of 100
764
Students
enrolled
17.9:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$22K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Achievement (reading & math, grades 3–8)75%16/1002.7 grade levels below the national average, 2022–25 (Stanford SEDA)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)25%91/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 100% students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch. Compared with Pennsylvania schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are −12 points worse than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in Pennsylvania. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency39% (−23 pts vs. state avg 62%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency24% (−23 pts vs. state avg 47%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

How Student Groups Do Here

Share of each group of students scoring proficient on the Pennsylvania state test (2018–19), compared with the same group of students across the state. Differences between groups are shown as reported; they reflect many factors inside and outside school.

StudentsReadingMathvs. same group statewideRank in state for this group
White45%35%reading -28 pts, math -27 pts5th percentile (list)
Black42%17%reading +6 pts, math -3 pts41st percentile (list)
Hispanic37%22%reading -3 pts, math -3 pts25th percentile (list)
Low-income37%22%reading -11 pts, math -12 pts12th percentile (list)

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute. Groups with fewer than 20 tested students are not shown. Results are achievement (proficiency), not growth; growth by group is not published for individual schools.

School Information

Address 1939 W Union St
City Allentown
ZIP Code 18104
District 4202280
NCES School ID 420228002785
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 18104

Understanding the community around Union Terrace El Sch helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $83,861
Per Capita Income $43,066
Poverty Rate 4.2%
Households Earning $100K+ 41.2%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 43.6%
High School or Higher 93.6%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $280,800
Median Rent $1,507
Owner-Occupied 71.3%
Renter-Occupied 28.7%
View full data for ZIP 18104 →

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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Union Terrace El Sch.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 48.0%
Female 52.0%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino 70.0%
Black 12.3%
Two or More Races 9.8%
White 5.9%
Asian 1.7%
American Indian 0.1%
Pacific Islander 0.1%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 764
Teachers (FTE) 42.7
Student:Teacher Ratio 17.9:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Union Terrace El Sch?
Union Terrace El Sch has a Repit School Score of 44 out of 100, earning a grade of D. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend Union Terrace El Sch?
Union Terrace El Sch has 764 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 17.9:1.
What grades does Union Terrace El Sch serve?
Union Terrace El Sch serves grades Pre-K – 05 and is classified as a Elementary. This is a public school.
How much funding does Union Terrace El Sch receive per student?
Union Terrace El Sch receives $22,177 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is above the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Union Terrace El Sch in 18104 ▼
Avg Home Value
$405,531
Avg Monthly Rent
$2,282
1-Year Change
+6.0%
% Renters
28.7%

Other Schools in 18104

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About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026