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Bethlehem-Center Middle School

Summary:

Bethlehem-Center Middle School is a public middle school located in Fredericktown, Pennsylvania, serving grades 6-8 with a total enrollment of 242 students. The school is part of the Bethlehem-Center School District, which is ranked 437 out of 606 districts in Pennsylvania and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Bethlehem-Center Middle School has consistently ranked in the bottom half of Pennsylvania middle schools, with a ranking of 539 out of 893 in the 2022-2023 school year and a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school's performance on PSSA tests is below the state and district averages, particularly in math, where only 16.3% of students were proficient or better in 2022-2023, compared to the state average of 39.3%. However, the school's performance for students with disabilities is significantly higher than its overall ranking, suggesting that the school may be providing effective support and resources for this population.

Bethlehem-Center Middle School has a predominantly white student population, with 95.04% of students identifying as white in the 2022-2023 school year. This is significantly higher than the state average and the racial makeup of nearby schools, such as Monessen Middle School (41.91% white) and Ringgold Middle School (82.08% white). The school has also seen a steady increase in the percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, reaching 58.26% in the 2022-2023 school year, suggesting a growing population of economically disadvantaged students.


Detail:

Public 6-8

 136 Crawford Rd
       Fredericktown, PA  15333-2012

(724) 267-4910

District: Bethlehem-Center School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
539th of 893 Pennsylvania Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $7,075 Help


Students who attend Bethlehem-Center Middle School usually attend:

High:    Bethlehem-Center Junior/Senior High School

Feeder schools for Bethlehem-Center Middle School:

Elementary:    Bethlehem-Center Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio:  18.2 Help
Number of students:  242

Racial breakdown:

White:
95.0%
Two or more races:
3.3%
African American:
1.7%

Free/discounted lunch recipients:  58.3% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Bethlehem-Center Middle School ranks worse than 60.4% of middle schools in Pennsylvania. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 41.86. (See more...)
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The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (95%), two or more races (3.3%), African American (1.7%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 58.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Bethlehem-Center Middle School is 18.2. (See more...)
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Compare Bethlehem-Center Middle School employs 13.2 full-time teachers.
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Bethlehem-Center Middle School is $7,075.
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Bethlehem-Center Middle School:

SchoolDigger ranks Bethlehem-Center Middle School 539th of 893 Pennsylvania public middle schools. (See Bethlehem-Center Middle School in the ranking list.)

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Bethlehem-Center School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Bethlehem-Center School District 437th of 606 Pennsylvania school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Bethlehem-Center Middle School

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Rank History for all students at Bethlehem-Center Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 54.44 361st 643 43.9%
2004 50.90 411th 663 38.0%
2005 56.40 355th 687 48.3%
2006 63.01 304th 736 58.7%
2007 54.55 424th 749 43.4%
2008 55.00 401st 753 46.7%
2009 47.70 501st 770 34.9%
2010 53.07 474th 805 41.1%
2011 33.61 642nd 825 22.2%
2012 43.59 575th 834 31.1%
2013 33.80 572nd 758 24.5%
2014 32.23 555th 728 23.8%
2015 23.04 635th 835 24.0%
2016 30.11 615th 870 29.3%
2017 31.29 605th 877 31.0%
2018 32.43 591st 861 31.4%
2019 23.77 660th 891 25.9%
2021 17.33 652nd 797 18.2%
2022 31.87 596th 883 32.5%
2023 41.86 539th 893 39.6%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Bethlehem-Center Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 41.62 524th 874 40.0%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Bethlehem-Center Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 55.67 225th 660 65.9%
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Rank History for White students at Bethlehem-Center Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 21.96 576th 681 15.4%
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Data source: test scores: Pennsylvania Dept of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: Pennsylvania Dept of Education

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Enrollment information for Bethlehem-Center Middle School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 415 0 14 0 1 n/a n/a 0 430
1989 395 9 0 0 1 n/a n/a 0 405
1990 413 11 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 424
1991 409 10 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 419
1992 412 8 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 421
1993 401 7 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 408
1994 399 11 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 410
1995 377 12 0 3 2 n/a n/a 0 394
1996 377 12 0 3 2 n/a n/a 0 394
1997 351 10 0 3 2 n/a n/a 0 366
1998 366 9 1 1 2 n/a n/a 0 379
1999 341 11 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 353
2000 339 12 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 351
2001 354 9 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 363
2002 337 11 0 0 1 n/a n/a 0 349
2003 337 11 0 0 1 n/a n/a 0 349
2004 331 8 0 0 2 n/a n/a 0 341
2005 333 6 0 0 1 n/a n/a 0 340
2006 317 12 0 0 1 n/a n/a 0 330
2007 303 8 1 2 0 n/a n/a 0 314
2008 309 5 1 1 0 n/a n/a 0 316
2009 309 1 1 3 0 n/a n/a 6 320
2010 310 2 0 1 0 n/a n/a 8 321
2011 315 1 0 0 0 0 9 0 325
2012 265 2 0 2 0 0 7 0 276
2013 277 2 0 5 1 0 4 0 289
2014 295 7 0 7 0 0 3 0 312
2015 299 5 0 5 0 0 7 0 316
2016 285 6 0 5 0 0 11 0 307
2017 252 3 1 3 0 0 14 0 273
2018 249 2 0 2 0 0 11 0 264
2019 226 5 0 0 0 0 12 0 243
2020 239 3 0 0 0 0 8 0 250
2021 220 3 0 0 0 0 5 0 228
2022 227 4 0 1 0 0 8 0 240
2023 230 4 0 0 0 0 8 0 242

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Bethlehem-Center Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 430 29.0 14.8 n/a
1989 405 27.0 15.0 n/a
1990 424 29.5 14.3 0
1991 419 27.0 15.5 n/a
1992 421 29.0 14.5 n/a
1993 408 25.0 16.3 n/a
1994 410 28.0 14.6 n/a
1995 394 25.0 15.8 n/a
1996 394 25.0 15.8 n/a
1997 366 25.5 14.4 n/a
1998 379 22.0 17.2 n/a
1999 353 22.0 16.0 n/a
2000 351 23.0 15.3 50.4
2001 363 25.0 14.5 46.8
2002 349 24.1 14.5 44.7
2003 349 24.1 14.5 44.7
2004 341 23.1 14.8 44.3
2005 340 24.1 14.1 45.9
2006 330 22.1 14.9 50.3
2007 314 23.3 13.5 48.1
2008 316 21.0 15.0 41.8
2009 320 21.2 15.1 41.4
2010 321 22.5 14.2 39.9
2011 325 23.5 13.8 40
2012 276 21.5 12.8 37.3
2013 289 21.2 13.6 39.8
2014 312 22.2 14.0 44.6
2015 316 24.0 13.1 46.8
2016 307 24.0 12.7 45
2017 273 24.2 11.2 45.4
2018 264 22.2 11.8 52.7
2019 243 22.2 10.9 57.6
2020 250 20.7 12.0 56.8
2021 228 18.7 12.1 49.1
2022 240 19.7 12.1 53.8
2023 242 13.2 18.2 58.3

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Bethlehem-Center Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 430 29.0 14.8 n/a
1989 405 27.0 15.0 n/a
1990 424 29.5 14.3 0
1991 419 27.0 15.5 n/a
1992 421 29.0 14.5 n/a
1993 408 25.0 16.3 n/a
1994 410 28.0 14.6 n/a
1995 394 25.0 15.8 n/a
1996 394 25.0 15.8 n/a
1997 366 25.5 14.4 n/a
1998 379 22.0 17.2 n/a
1999 353 22.0 16.0 n/a
2000 351 23.0 15.3 50.4
2001 363 25.0 14.5 46.8
2002 349 24.1 14.5 44.7
2003 349 24.1 14.5 44.7
2004 341 23.1 14.8 44.3
2005 340 24.1 14.1 45.9
2006 330 22.1 14.9 50.3
2007 314 23.3 13.5 48.1
2008 316 21.0 15.0 41.8
2009 320 21.2 15.1 41.4
2010 321 22.5 14.2 39.9
2011 325 23.5 13.8 40
2012 276 21.5 12.8 37.3
2013 289 21.2 13.6 39.8
2014 312 22.2 14.0 44.6
2015 316 24.0 13.1 46.8
2016 307 24.0 12.7 45
2017 273 24.2 11.2 45.4
2018 264 22.2 11.8 52.7
2019 243 22.2 10.9 57.6
2020 250 20.7 12.0 56.8
2021 228 18.7 12.1 49.1
2022 240 19.7 12.1 53.8
2023 242 13.2 18.2 58.3

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Bethlehem-Center Middle School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $304 (1.5%) $19,690 (98.5%) $19,994
2020 $353 (1.7%) $20,058 (98.3%) $20,411
2021 $379 (1.7%) $22,167 (98.3%) $22,546
2022 $00 (0.0%) $7,075 (100.0%) $7,075

Data source: Pennsylvania Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Bethlehem-Center Middle School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 660th of 891 Middle schoolsRanks 539th of 893 Middle schools
 13.7%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
6th Grade Math (Bethlehem-Center Middle School)13.815.7
 1.9%
   6th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)3936.4
 2.6%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Bethlehem-Center Middle School)55.140.6
 14.5%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)6355.6
 7.4%
7th Grade Math (Bethlehem-Center Middle School)18.824.3
 5.5%
   7th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)38.233.2
 5%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Bethlehem-Center Middle School)44.160.9
 16.8%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)60.554.5
 6%
8th Grade Math (Bethlehem-Center Middle School)5.29.3
 4.1%
   8th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)32.226
 6.2%
8th Grade Science (Bethlehem-Center Middle School)35.659.2
 23.6%
   8th Grade Science (Pennsylvania)58.257
 1.2%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Bethlehem-Center Middle School)3946
 7%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)57.952.8
 5.1%
All Grades Math (Bethlehem-Center Middle School)12.416.3
 3.9%
   All Grades Math (Pennsylvania)42.439.3
 3.1%
All Grades Science (Bethlehem-Center Middle School)35.659.2
 23.6%
   All Grades Science (Pennsylvania)6865.6
 2.4%
All Grades English Language Arts (Bethlehem-Center Middle School)46.249.1
 2.9%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)60.953.8
 7.1%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students243242
 0.4%
African American54
 20%
American Indian00
Asian00
Hispanic00
Pacific Islander00
White226230
 1.8%
Two or More Races128
 33.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients57.6%58.3%
 0.7%




Frequently Asked Questions about Bethlehem-Center Middle School

In the 2022-23 school year, 242 students attended Bethlehem-Center Middle School.

Students at Bethlehem-Center Middle School are 95% White, 3% Two or more races, 2% African American.

Bethlehem-Center Middle School ranks 539th of 893 Pennsylvania schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.


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