Francis D Raub Middle School

Raub Middle School sits in Allentown's west side, a city that's been going through a real revitalization in recent years along the Lehigh River corridor, with a tight-knit, predominantly Latino community that gives the neighborhood a lot of character. Academically, Raub faces significant challenges, with scores well below state averages across English, math, and science — something families will want to factor in when planning for middle school. That said, families who are engaged and proactive about supplementing their child's education, and who value being part of a diverse, urban community, may find the school's story one worth following as Allentown continues to invest in its public schools.