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Bethlehem-Center School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 943 students in Bethlehem-Center 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-Center School District have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 55% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Pennsylvania public school average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (PA)
# Schools
2 Schools
2,928 Schools
# Students
943 Students
1,668,648 Students
# Teachers
68 Teachers
124,158 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Bethlehem-Center School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 678 school districts in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 92% has increased from 90-94% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#466 out of 685 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
57%
Graduation Rate
92%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.15
0.59
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
5%
% Hispanic
n/a
15%
% Black
3%
14%
% White
92%
61%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $22,513 in this school district is less than the state median of $23,696. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $23,042 is less than the state median of $23,119. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$21 MM
$39,541 MM
Spending
$22 MM
$38,578 MM
Revenue / Student
$22,513
$23,696
Spending / Student
$23,042
$23,119
Best Bethlehem-Center School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Bethlehem-center Elementary School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
194 Crawford Rd
Fredericktown, PA 15333
(724) 267-4910
Fredericktown, PA 15333
(724) 267-4910
Gr: PK-6 | 488 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #22.
Bethlehem-center Jr. Sr. High School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
179 Crawford Rd
Fredericktown, PA 15333
(724) 267-4910
Fredericktown, PA 15333
(724) 267-4910
Gr: 7-12 | 455 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Bethlehem-Center School District?
Bethlehem-Center School District manages 2 public schools serving 943 students.
What is the rank of Bethlehem-Center School District?
Bethlehem-Center School District is ranked #394 out of 678 school districts in Pennsylvania (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Pennsylvania school districts for: Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Bethlehem-Center School District?
92% of Bethlehem-Center School District students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Bethlehem-Center School District?
Bethlehem-Center School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is equal to the Pennsylvania state average of 14:1.
What is Bethlehem-Center School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $23,042 is less than the state median of $23,119. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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