Serving 488 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Bethlehem-center Elementary 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 is 32% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 49% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 488 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 10%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in PA
- Math Proficiency: 32% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 49% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Bethlehem-center Elementary School's student population of 488 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 36 teachers has declined by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
488 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
School Rankings
Bethlehem-center Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,733 schools in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Bethlehem-center Elementary School is 0.19, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1853 out of 2733 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
57%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
n/a
15%
Black
3%
14%
White
90%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
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 Elementary School's ranking?
Bethlehem-center Elementary School is ranked #1853 out of 2,733 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What schools are Bethlehem-center Elementary School often compared to?
Bethlehem-center Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Bentworth El Center, Allison Park Elementary School, California Area Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
32% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% PA state average), while 49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
How many students attend Bethlehem-center Elementary School?
488 students attend Bethlehem-center Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of Bethlehem-center Elementary School students are White, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Bethlehem-center Elementary School?
Bethlehem-center Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Bethlehem-center Elementary School offer ?
Bethlehem-center Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Bethlehem-center Elementary School part of?
Bethlehem-center Elementary School is part of Bethlehem-Center School District.
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