Lehigh Valley Dual Language Charter School
Tel:
(610) 419-3120
Lehigh Valley Dual Language Charter School serves 459 students in grades Kindergarten-8.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 13% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 45%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 38% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 63%) for the 2017-18 school year.
Lehigh Valley Dual Language Charter School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 34% (majority Black and Hispanic).
School Overview
Lehigh Valley Dual Language Charter School's student population of 459 students has grown by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| School Type | Charter School |
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-8 |
| Total Students | 459 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 24 teachers |
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School Comparison
Lehigh Valley Dual Language Charter School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 2,820 schools in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Lehigh Valley Dual Language Charter School is 0.10, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.53. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (PA) |
Overall Testing Rank | #2535 out of 2820 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 13% | 45% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 38% | 63% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 19:1 | 15:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | n/a | 4% |
| Hispanic | 95% | 11% |
| Black | 4% | 15% |
| White | 1% | 66% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | n/a | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.10 | 0.53 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 98% | 46% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15) | 7% | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Lehigh Valley Dual Language Charter School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, PA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Lehigh Valley Dual Language Charter School is Lehigh Valley Charter High School For Th (1.0 miles away)
The nearest middle school and elementary school is Broughal Middle School (0.5 miles away)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Bethlehem Broughal Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 489 students
0.5 miles
114 West Morton Street
Bethlehem, PA 18015
(610) 866-5041 0.5 6-8 489 - Bethlehem Donegan Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 513 students
0.6 miles
1210 East 4th St
Bethlehem, PA 18015
(610) 866-0031 0.6 PK-5 513 - Bethlehem Lehigh Valley Charter High School For Th Charter School
Grades: 9-12 | 627 students
1.0 miles
321 E. Third St
Bethlehem, PA 18015
(610) 868-2971 1.0 9-12 627 - Bethlehem Liberty High School Grades: 9-12 | 2,726 students
1.4 miles
1115 Linden St
Bethlehem, PA 18018
(610) 691-7200 1.4 9-12 2,726 - Bethlehem Northeast Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 786 students
1.4 miles
1170 Fernwood St
Bethlehem, PA 18018
(610) 868-8581 1.4 6-8 786
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