Serving 242 students in grades 6-8, Bethlehem-center Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 13% (which was lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 44% (which was lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 was higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 5% of the student body (majority Black), which was lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Top Rankings
Bethlehem-center Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
242 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Overall Testing Rank
#2227 out of 2733 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
13%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
57%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
n/a
15%
Black
2%
14%
White
95%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
56%
60%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Bethlehem-center Middle School's ranking?
Bethlehem-center Middle School is ranked #2227 out of 2,733 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
13% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% PA state average), while 44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
How many students attend Bethlehem-center Middle School?
242 students attend Bethlehem-center Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
95% of Bethlehem-center Middle School students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Bethlehem-center Middle School?
Bethlehem-center Middle School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Bethlehem-center Middle School offer ?
Bethlehem-center Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Bethlehem-center Middle School part of?
Bethlehem-center Middle School is part of Bethlehem-Center School District.
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