Top Rankings
Southern Lehigh SD School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 5%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 5%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 5%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 3,101 students in Southern Lehigh SD School District. This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 5% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
Public Schools in Southern Lehigh SD School District have an average math proficiency score of 63% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 79% (versus the 55% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the Pennsylvania public school average of 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (PA)
# Schools
5 Schools
2,941 Schools
# Students
3,101 Students
1,670,731 Students
# Teachers
169 Teachers
120,606 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
18:1
District Rank
Southern Lehigh SD School District, which is ranked within the top 5% of all 684 school districts in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 94% has decreased from 96% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#27 out of 684 school districts
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
63%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
79%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
82%
57%
Graduation Rate
94%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.29
0.57
# American Indian Students
9 Students
2,847 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
199 Students
72,843 Students
% Asian Students
6%
4%
# Hispanic Students
202 Students
227,372 Students
% Hispanic Students
7%
14%
# Black Students
46 Students
240,365 Students
% Black Students
2%
14%
# White Students
2,595 Students
1,043,985 Students
% White Students
84%
63%
# Hawaiian Students
5 Students
1,435 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
45 Students
81,296 Students
% of Two or more races Students
1%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
6,075
# Students in K Grade:
199
118,934
# Students in 1st Grade:
204
117,672
# Students in 2nd Grade:
229
122,707
# Students in 3rd Grade:
210
123,313
# Students in 4th Grade:
222
124,259
# Students in 5th Grade:
233
126,511
# Students in 6th Grade:
232
127,241
# Students in 7th Grade:
230
131,426
# Students in 8th Grade:
289
134,903
# Students in 9th Grade:
248
145,107
# Students in 10th Grade:
266
134,246
# Students in 11th Grade:
268
128,592
# Students in 12th Grade:
271
129,745
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $22,593 in this school district is less than the state median of $23,667. The school district revenue/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $20,922 is less than the state median of $23,090. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$70 MM
$39,541 MM
Spending
$65 MM
$38,578 MM
Revenue / Student
$22,593
$23,667
Spending / Student
$20,922
$23,090
Best Southern Lehigh SD School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Southern Lehigh Sr. High School
(Math: 90-94% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
5800 Main St
Center Valley, PA 18034
(610) 282-1421
Center Valley, PA 18034
(610) 282-1421
Grades: 9-12
| 1,053 students
Rank: #22.
Liberty Bell Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
960 W Oxford St
Coopersburg, PA 18036
(610) 282-1850
Coopersburg, PA 18036
(610) 282-1850
Grades: K-3
| 407 students
Rank: #33.
Southern Lehigh Intermediate School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
5438 Route 378
Bethlehem, PA 18015
(610) 861-4040
Bethlehem, PA 18015
(610) 861-4040
Grades: 4-6
| 687 students
Rank: #44.
Southern Lehigh MiddleSchool
(Math: 51% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3715 Preston Lane
Center Valley, PA 18034
(610) 282-3700
Center Valley, PA 18034
(610) 282-3700
Grades: 7-8
| 519 students
Rank: #55.
Hopewell Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
4625 W Hopewell Rd
Center Valley, PA 18034
(610) 791-0200
Center Valley, PA 18034
(610) 791-0200
Grades: K-3
| 435 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Southern Lehigh SD School District?
Southern Lehigh SD School District manages 5 public schools serving 3,101 students.
What is the rank of Southern Lehigh SD School District?
Southern Lehigh SD School District is ranked #28 out of 684 school districts in Pennsylvania (top 5%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Pennsylvania school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 5%), Highest math proficiency (Top 5%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%) and Highest science proficiency (Top 5%)
What is the racial composition of students in Southern Lehigh SD School District?
84% of Southern Lehigh SD School District students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Southern Lehigh SD School District?
Southern Lehigh SD School District has a student/teacher ratio of 18:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 14:1.
What is Southern Lehigh SD School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $20,922 is less than the state median of $23,090. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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