Top Rankings
Bethlehem Area SD School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 22 public schools serving 13,022 students in Bethlehem Area SD School District. This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
Public Schools in Bethlehem Area SD School District have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus the 55% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Pennsylvania public school average of 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (PA)
# Schools
22 Schools
2,941 Schools
# Students
13,022 Students
1,670,866 Students
# Teachers
916 Teachers
120,617 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
District Rank
Bethlehem Area SD School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 660 school districts in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 82% has decreased from 83% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#385 out of 677 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
55%
Graduation Rate
82%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.64
0.57
# American Indian Students
30 Students
2,847 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
365 Students
72,843 Students
% Asian Students
3%
4%
# Hispanic Students
5,781 Students
227,380 Students
% Hispanic Students
45%
14%
# Black Students
1,446 Students
240,366 Students
% Black Students
11%
14%
# White Students
5,118 Students
1,044,106 Students
% White Students
39%
63%
# Hawaiian Students
22 Students
1,435 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
260 Students
81,301 Students
% of Two or more races Students
2%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
118
6,075
# Students in K Grade:
933
118,975
# Students in 1st Grade:
770
117,721
# Students in 2nd Grade:
850
122,752
# Students in 3rd Grade:
913
123,313
# Students in 4th Grade:
918
124,259
# Students in 5th Grade:
999
126,511
# Students in 6th Grade:
973
127,241
# Students in 7th Grade:
1,008
131,426
# Students in 8th Grade:
970
134,903
# Students in 9th Grade:
1,346
145,107
# Students in 10th Grade:
1,105
134,246
# Students in 11th Grade:
1,027
128,592
# Students in 12th Grade:
1,092
129,745
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $23,433 in this school district is less than the state median of $23,665. The school district revenue/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $22,147 is less than the state median of $23,089. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$305 MM
$39,541 MM
Spending
$288 MM
$38,578 MM
Revenue / Student
$23,433
$23,665
Spending / Student
$22,147
$23,089
Best Bethlehem Area SD School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Hanover Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
3890 Jacksonville Rd
Bethlehem, PA 18017
(610) 691-3210
Bethlehem, PA 18017
(610) 691-3210
Grades: K-5
| 227 students
Rank: #22.
Miller Heights Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
3605 Allen St
Bethlehem, PA 18020
(610) 868-6441
Bethlehem, PA 18020
(610) 868-6441
Grades: K-5
| 338 students
Rank: #33.
Asa Packer Elementary School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1650 Kenwood Dr
Bethlehem, PA 18017
(610) 865-0660
Bethlehem, PA 18017
(610) 865-0660
Grades: K-5
| 336 students
Rank: #44.
Governor Wolf Elementary School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1920 Butztown Rd
Bethlehem, PA 18017
(610) 867-8191
Bethlehem, PA 18017
(610) 867-8191
Grades: K-5
| 477 students
Rank: #55.
Farmersville Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
7036 Wm Penn Highway
Easton, PA 18045
(610) 868-0471
Easton, PA 18045
(610) 868-0471
Grades: K-5
| 390 students
Rank: #66.
Spring Garden Elementary School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
901 North Blvd
Bethlehem, PA 18017
(610) 868-6071
Bethlehem, PA 18017
(610) 868-6071
Grades: K-5
| 490 students
Rank: #77.
Lincoln Elementary School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1260 Gresham St
Bethlehem, PA 18017
(610) 866-8727
Bethlehem, PA 18017
(610) 866-8727
Grades: K-5
| 312 students
Rank: #88.
Calypso Elementary School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1021 Calypso Ave
Bethlehem, PA 18018
(610) 691-0152
Bethlehem, PA 18018
(610) 691-0152
Grades: PK-5
| 222 students
Rank: #99.
Clearview Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2121 Abington Rd
Bethlehem, PA 18018
(610) 868-5994
Bethlehem, PA 18018
(610) 868-5994
Grades: K-5
| 378 students
Rank: #1010.
Marvine Elementary School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1425 Livingston St
Bethlehem, PA 18017
(610) 865-0012
Bethlehem, PA 18017
(610) 865-0012
Grades: PK-5
| 325 students
Rank: #1111.
William Penn Elementary School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1002 Main St
Bethlehem, PA 18018
(610) 694-0116
Bethlehem, PA 18018
(610) 694-0116
Grades: K-5
| 228 students
Rank: #1212.
East Hills MiddleSchool
(Math: 24% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2005 Chester Rd
Bethlehem, PA 18017
(610) 867-0541
Bethlehem, PA 18017
(610) 867-0541
Grades: 6-8
| 972 students
Rank: #1313.
James Buchanan Elementary School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1621 Catasauqua Road
Bethlehem, PA 18017
(610) 865-1766
Bethlehem, PA 18017
(610) 865-1766
Grades: K-5
| 254 students
Rank: #1414.
Thomas Jefferson Elementary School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
404 E North St
Bethlehem, PA 18018
(610) 691-1776
Bethlehem, PA 18018
(610) 691-1776
Grades: K-5
| 232 students
Rank: #1515.
Freedom High School
(Math: 49% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3149 Chester Ave
Bethlehem, PA 18020
(610) 867-5843
Bethlehem, PA 18020
(610) 867-5843
Grades: 9-12
| 1,868 students
Rank: #1616.
Liberty High School
(Math: 36% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1115 Linden St
Bethlehem, PA 18018
(610) 691-7200
Bethlehem, PA 18018
(610) 691-7200
Grades: 9-12
| 2,702 students
Rank: #1717.
Nitschmann MiddleSchool
(Math: 20% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1002 W. Union Blvd
Bethlehem, PA 18018
(610) 866-5781
Bethlehem, PA 18018
(610) 866-5781
Grades: 6-8
| 741 students
Rank: #1818.
Northeast MiddleSchool
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1170 Fernwood St
Bethlehem, PA 18018
(610) 868-8581
Bethlehem, PA 18018
(610) 868-8581
Grades: 6-8
| 749 students
Rank: #1919.
Fountain Hill Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1330 Church St
Bethlehem, PA 18015
(610) 865-5881
Bethlehem, PA 18015
(610) 865-5881
Grades: PK-5
| 512 students
Rank: #2020.
Freemansburg Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
501 Monroe St
Bethlehem, PA 18017
(610) 866-6681
Bethlehem, PA 18017
(610) 866-6681
Grades: K-5
| 310 students
Rank: #2121.
Donegan Elementary School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1210 East 4th St
Bethlehem, PA 18015
(610) 866-0031
Bethlehem, PA 18015
(610) 866-0031
Grades: PK-5
| 470 students
Rank: #2222.
Broughal MiddleSchool
(Math: 7% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
114 West Morton Street
Bethlehem, PA 18015
(610) 866-5041
Bethlehem, PA 18015
(610) 866-5041
Grades: 6-8
| 489 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Bethlehem Area SD School District?
Bethlehem Area SD School District manages 22 public schools serving 13,022 students.
What is the rank of Bethlehem Area SD School District?
Bethlehem Area SD School District is ranked #350 out of 660 school districts in Pennsylvania (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Pennsylvania school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Bethlehem Area SD School District?
45% of Bethlehem Area SD School District students are Hispanic, 39% of students are White, 11% of students are Black, 3% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Bethlehem Area SD School District?
Bethlehem Area SD School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is equal to the Pennsylvania state average of 14:1.
What is Bethlehem Area SD School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $22,147 is less than the state median of $23,089. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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