Bethlehem-Center Elementary School

Summary:

Bethlehem-Center Elementary School is a public elementary school serving grades PK-6 in Fredericktown, PA, with 435 students. The school is part of the Bethlehem-Center School District, which is ranked 400 out of 610 districts in Pennsylvania and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Academically, Bethlehem-Center Elementary School has consistently ranked in the bottom half of Pennsylvania elementary schools over the past 10 years, with overall PSSA proficiency rates below the state averages in Math (41.1% vs 40.4%), Science (78.6% vs 65.8%), and English Language Arts (52.4% vs 53%). However, the school performs better for certain student subgroups, such as low socioeconomic status students (ranked 708 out of 1,432 PA elementary schools) and disabled students (ranked 487 out of 1,084), though it ranks lower for white students (951 out of 1,229). Bethlehem-Center spends around $12,500-$19,500 per student, which is in line with the state average, and has a relatively low student-teacher ratio of 12.4-14.6.

Compared to nearby elementary schools, Bethlehem-Center performs in the middle of the pack, with Charleroi Area Elementary Center and Waynesburg Central Elementary having similar rankings and proficiency rates, while Trinity South Elementary and Bentworth Elementary Center outperform Bethlehem-Center across most metrics. One bright spot for Bethlehem-Center is its relatively high science proficiency rates, which exceed the state average by over 10 percentage points. However, the school has seen a concerning decline in math proficiency, from 48.4% in 2022-23 to 41.1% in 2023-24, which the school should investigate and address.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-6

 194 Crawford Rd
       Fredericktown, PA  15333-2012


(724) 267-4910

District: Bethlehem-Center School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
855th of 1,526 Pennsylvania Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $12,500 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  14.6 Help
Number of students:  435

Racial breakdown:

White:
92.2%
Two or more races:
4.8%
African American:
2.8%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  49% Help


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Compare Details Bethlehem-Center Elementary School ranks worse than 56% of elementary schools in Pennsylvania. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 50.61. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (92.2%), two or more races (4.8%), African American (2.8%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 49% 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 Elementary School is 14.6. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Bethlehem-Center Elementary School is $12,500.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Bethlehem-Center Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Bethlehem-Center Elementary School 855th of 1526 Pennsylvania public elementary schools. (See Bethlehem-Center Elementary School in the ranking list.)

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Bethlehem-Center School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Bethlehem-Center School District 400th of 610 Pennsylvania school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Bethlehem-Center Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Bethlehem-Center Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 44.90 828th 1302 36.4%
2004 43.72 870th 1308 33.5%
2005 45.06 885th 1299 31.9%
2006 42.60 1099th 1545 28.9%
2007 38.28 1158th 1555 25.5%
2008 50.14 973rd 1551 37.3%
2009 46.88 1041st 1549 32.8%
2010 40.13 1169th 1579 26.0%
2011 41.91 1179th 1597 26.2%
2012 43.97 1138th 1599 28.8%
2013 46.13 1037th 1519 31.7%
2014 52.11 896th 1467 38.9%
2015 43.35 966th 1474 34.5%
2016 47.08 979th 1554 37.0%
2017 53.82 853rd 1547 44.9%
2018 52.41 873rd 1530 42.9%
2019 48.28 949th 1544 38.5%
2021 39.46 974th 1433 32.0%
2022 43.84 983rd 1534 35.9%
2023 52.93 828th 1534 46.0%
2024 50.61 855th 1526 44.0%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Bethlehem-Center Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 56.01 669th 1414 52.7%
2024 54.11 708th 1432 50.6%
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Rank History for Female students at Bethlehem-Center Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 53.00 784th 1488 47.3%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Bethlehem-Center Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 53.92 404th 1043 61.3%
2024 50.57 487th 1084 55.1%
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Rank History for Male students at Bethlehem-Center Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 46.47 898th 1495 39.9%
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Rank History for White students at Bethlehem-Center Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 32.56 918th 1236 25.7%
2024 29.82 951st 1229 22.6%
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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.

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Enrollment information for Bethlehem-Center Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 933 29 0 6 0 n/a n/a 0 968
1989 968 32 0 3 0 n/a n/a 0 1003
1990 946 29 0 3 0 n/a n/a 0 978
1991 930 19 0 6 0 n/a n/a 0 955
1992 783 12 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 797
1993 771 18 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 791
1994 709 22 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 733
1995 723 21 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 745
1996 723 21 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 745
1997 700 23 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 723
1998 691 29 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 720
1999 696 23 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 719
2000 665 14 0 0 2 n/a n/a 0 681
2001 683 17 0 0 2 n/a n/a 0 702
2002 650 9 0 1 1 n/a n/a 0 661
2003 650 9 0 1 1 n/a n/a 0 661
2004 628 5 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 634
2005 626 5 1 1 0 n/a n/a 0 633
2006 615 2 1 1 0 n/a n/a 0 619
2007 600 5 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 605
2008 605 11 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 617
2009 585 4 1 2 0 n/a n/a 16 608
2010 601 4 1 2 0 n/a n/a 21 629
2011 581 5 1 2 0 0 25 0 614
2012 556 6 1 5 0 0 21 0 589
2013 531 6 1 3 0 0 21 0 562
2014 508 4 1 6 0 0 22 0 541
2015 514 6 1 6 0 0 12 0 539
2016 496 8 1 2 0 0 15 0 522
2017 488 9 0 0 0 0 11 0 508
2018 482 9 0 0 1 0 14 0 506
2019 467 11 0 1 0 0 18 0 497
2020 464 11 0 0 0 0 15 0 490
2021 403 13 0 0 0 0 14 0 430
2022 406 11 1 0 0 0 13 0 431
2023 401 12 1 0 0 0 21 0 435

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

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

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

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 968 51.0 18.9 n/a
1989 1003 55.0 18.2 n/a
1990 978 51.0 19.1 0
1991 955 55.0 17.3 n/a
1992 797 50.0 15.9 n/a
1993 791 45.0 17.6 n/a
1994 733 46.0 15.9 n/a
1995 745 49.0 15.2 n/a
1996 745 49.0 15.2 n/a
1997 723 48.0 15.1 n/a
1998 720 50.0 14.4 n/a
1999 719 51.0 14.1 n/a
2000 681 52.0 13.1 52.1
2001 702 51.0 13.8 52
2002 661 47.6 13.9 44.5
2003 661 47.6 13.9 44.5
2004 634 45.6 13.9 50.9
2005 633 46.6 13.6 46.4
2006 619 46.6 13.3 46.2
2007 605 44.0 13.8 45.5
2008 617 43.0 14.3 42.9
2009 608 44.2 13.7 44.8
2010 629 44.2 14.2 44.9
2011 614 45.2 13.5 44.3
2012 589 41.2 14.2 40.4
2013 562 35.7 15.7 48.6
2014 541 32.7 16.5 53.8
2015 539 34.0 15.8 54.2
2016 522 36.0 14.5 54.8
2017 508 36.7 13.8 53.1
2018 506 38.7 13.0 54.9
2019 497 38.7 12.8 55.5
2020 490 36.7 13.3 54.1
2021 430 33.7 12.7 55.8
2022 431 34.7 12.4 61.3
2023 435 29.7 14.6 49

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 Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 968 51.0 18.9 n/a
1989 1003 55.0 18.2 n/a
1990 978 51.0 19.1 0
1991 955 55.0 17.3 n/a
1992 797 50.0 15.9 n/a
1993 791 45.0 17.6 n/a
1994 733 46.0 15.9 n/a
1995 745 49.0 15.2 n/a
1996 745 49.0 15.2 n/a
1997 723 48.0 15.1 n/a
1998 720 50.0 14.4 n/a
1999 719 51.0 14.1 n/a
2000 681 52.0 13.1 52.1
2001 702 51.0 13.8 52
2002 661 47.6 13.9 44.5
2003 661 47.6 13.9 44.5
2004 634 45.6 13.9 50.9
2005 633 46.6 13.6 46.4
2006 619 46.6 13.3 46.2
2007 605 44.0 13.8 45.5
2008 617 43.0 14.3 42.9
2009 608 44.2 13.7 44.8
2010 629 44.2 14.2 44.9
2011 614 45.2 13.5 44.3
2012 589 41.2 14.2 40.4
2013 562 35.7 15.7 48.6
2014 541 32.7 16.5 53.8
2015 539 34.0 15.8 54.2
2016 522 36.0 14.5 54.8
2017 508 36.7 13.8 53.1
2018 506 38.7 13.0 54.9
2019 497 38.7 12.8 55.5
2020 490 36.7 13.3 54.1
2021 430 33.7 12.7 55.8
2022 431 34.7 12.4 61.3
2023 435 29.7 14.6 49

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 Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $252 (1.5%) $16,431 (98.5%) $16,683
2020 $295 (1.7%) $16,760 (98.3%) $17,055
2021 $328 (1.7%) $19,212 (98.3%) $19,540
2022 $1,687 (13.5%) $10,813 (86.5%) $12,500

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Bethlehem-Center Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 949th of 1544 Elementary schoolsRanks 828th of 1534 Elementary schools
 7.5%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Math (Bethlehem-Center Elementary School)5059.8
 9.8%
   3rd Grade Math (Pennsylvania)5651.7
 4.3%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Bethlehem-Center Elementary School)65.852.9
 12.9%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)61.954
 7.9%
4th Grade Math (Bethlehem-Center Elementary School)45.143.5
 1.6%
   4th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)46.246.5
 0.3%
4th Grade Science (Bethlehem-Center Elementary School)8172.5
 8.5%
   4th Grade Science (Pennsylvania)77.874.1
 3.7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Bethlehem-Center Elementary School)66.350
 16.3%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)63.651.8
 11.8%
5th Grade Math (Bethlehem-Center Elementary School)36.540.6
 4.1%
   5th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)4342.7
 0.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Bethlehem-Center Elementary School)5055.5
 5.5%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)58.553.6
 4.9%
All Grades Math (Bethlehem-Center Elementary School)43.748.4
 4.7%
   All Grades Math (Pennsylvania)42.439.3
 3.1%
All Grades Science (Bethlehem-Center Elementary School)8172.5
 8.5%
   All Grades Science (Pennsylvania)6865.6
 2.4%
All Grades English Language Arts (Bethlehem-Center Elementary School)60.552.8
 7.7%
   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 Students497435
 12.5%
African American1112
 9.1%
American Indian00
Asian01
Hispanic10
 100%
Pacific Islander00
White467401
 14.1%
Two or More Races1821
 16.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients55.5%49%
 6.6%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Bethlehem-Center Elementary School

In the 2022-23 school year, 435 students attended Bethlehem-Center Elementary School.

Students at Bethlehem-Center Elementary School are 92% White, 5% Two or more races, 3% African American.

Students who attend Bethlehem-Center Elementary School usually go on to attend:

High : Bethlehem-Center Junior/Senior High School

Bethlehem-Center Elementary School ranks 855th of 1526 Pennsylvania elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.


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