Southern Lehigh Intermediate School

Summary:

Southern Lehigh Intermediate School is a public middle school serving grades 4-6 in the Southern Lehigh School District located in Bethlehem, PA. With an enrollment of 692 students, this school has consistently demonstrated exceptional academic performance, outshining many of its neighboring middle schools.

One of the key factors that sets Southern Lehigh Intermediate School apart is its outstanding academic achievement. In the 2023-2024 school year, the school boasted proficiency rates of 74% in math, 93.4% in science, and 78.2% in English language arts, significantly outpacing the state averages of 40.4%, 65.8%, and 53%, respectively. This level of excellence is not only impressive but also consistent, as the school has maintained its high performance over the past few years.

When compared to nearby middle schools, Southern Lehigh Intermediate School stands out as a true standout. It significantly outperforms Harrison-Morton Middle School and South Mountain Middle School in the Allentown City School District, as well as Nitschmann Middle School and Broughal Middle School in the Bethlehem Area School District. The only nearby school that comes close to matching its performance is Saucon Valley Middle School, which is also a high-performing institution within its district.

Detail:

Public 4-6

5438 Route 378
Bethlehem, PA 18015

(610) 861-4040

District: Southern Lehigh School District

Per Pupil Expenditures: $19,195

Students who attend Southern Lehigh Intermediate School usually attend:

High:

Southern Lehigh Senior High School

Feeder schools for Southern Lehigh Intermediate School:

Elementary:	Hopewell Elementary School
	Liberty Bell Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio: 14.6

Number of students: 692

Racial breakdown:

White:

82.9%

Asian:

7.7%

Hispanic:

6.5%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 16%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Southern Lehigh Intermediate School ranks better than 94.6% of elementary schools in Pennsylvania. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 90.45. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (82.9%), Asian (7.7%), Hispanic (6.5%). (See more...)

Compare Details 16% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Southern Lehigh Intermediate School is 14.6. (See more...)

Compare Southern Lehigh Intermediate School employs 47.1 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Southern Lehigh Intermediate School is $19,195.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Southern Lehigh Intermediate School:

SchoolDigger ranks Southern Lehigh Intermediate School 83^rd of 1526 Pennsylvania public elementary schools. (See Southern Lehigh Intermediate School in the ranking list.)

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Rank History for Southern Lehigh Intermediate School

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Rank History for all students at Southern Lehigh Intermediate School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	PA State Percentile
2011	82.02	149^th	1597	90.7%
2012	83.23	113^th	1599	92.9%
2013	83.29	119^th	1519	92.2%
2014	82.15	153^rd	1467	89.6%
2015	87.96	91^st	1474	93.8%
2016	88.56	83^rd	1554	94.7%
2017	89.44	60^th	1547	96.1%
2018	86.35	139^th	1530	90.9%
2019	88.22	107^th	1544	93.1%
2021	86.80	134^th	1433	90.6%
2022	89.14	109^th	1534	92.9%
2023	90.31	90^th	1534	94.1%
2024	90.45	83^rd	1526	94.6%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Southern Lehigh Intermediate School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	69.38	390^th	1414	72.4%
2024	80.01	190^th	1432	86.7%

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Rank History for Female students at Southern Lehigh Intermediate School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	88.22	103^rd	1488	93.1%

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Rank History for Disabled students at Southern Lehigh Intermediate School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	90.65	61^st	1043	94.2%
2024	90.79	62^nd	1084	94.3%

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Rank History for Male students at Southern Lehigh Intermediate School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	90.48	72^nd	1495	95.2%

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Rank History for Asian students at Southern Lehigh Intermediate School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	71.68	55^th	160	65.6%
2024	71.74	54^th	168	67.9%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Southern Lehigh Intermediate School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	94.16	10^th	432	97.7%
2024	86.96	39^th	454	91.4%

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Rank History for White students at Southern Lehigh Intermediate School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	87.05	97^th	1236	92.2%
2024	88.47	72^nd	1229	94.1%

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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.

Data source: Pennsylvania Dept of Education

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Enrollment information for Southern Lehigh Intermediate School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
2010	643	15	36	29	1	n/a	n/a	5	729
2011	651	14	37	34	1	0	11	0	748
2012	637	15	34	31	0	0	6	0	723
2013	643	20	34	31	0	0	4	0	732
2014	653	20	28	31	1	0	3	0	736
2015	623	18	40	28	1	0	6	0	716
2016	644	15	36	30	1	0	7	0	733
2017	621	8	36	35	0	1	11	0	712
2018	645	11	44	44	0	1	6	0	751
2019	613	14	53	39	0	1	5	0	725
2020	601	8	60	37	3	1	3	0	713
2021	577	6	48	33	3	1	0	0	668
2022	587	9	42	43	3	1	2	0	687
2023	574	10	53	45	2	1	7	0	692

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 Southern Lehigh Intermediate School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2010	729	47.4	15.3	9.5
2011	748	46.0	16.2	10.2
2012	723	47.6	15.1	9.7
2013	732	44.7	16.3	12.7
2014	736	44.9	16.3	16.3
2015	716	46.0	15.5	13.7
2016	733	47.0	15.5	12.8
2017	712	45.6	15.6	12.1
2018	751	46.9	16.0	16.2
2019	725	47.7	15.1	16.3
2020	713	48.6	14.6	14.4
2021	668	40.5	16.4	15.6
2022	687	35.1	19.5	10.8
2023	692	47.1	14.6	16

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 Southern Lehigh Intermediate School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2010	729	47.4	15.3	9.5
2011	748	46.0	16.2	10.2
2012	723	47.6	15.1	9.7
2013	732	44.7	16.3	12.7
2014	736	44.9	16.3	16.3
2015	716	46.0	15.5	13.7
2016	733	47.0	15.5	12.8
2017	712	45.6	15.6	12.1
2018	751	46.9	16.0	16.2
2019	725	47.7	15.1	16.3
2020	713	48.6	14.6	14.4
2021	668	40.5	16.4	15.6
2022	687	35.1	19.5	10.8
2023	692	47.1	14.6	16

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 Southern Lehigh Intermediate School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$88 (0.5%)	$17,480 (99.5%)	$17,568
2020	$115 (0.6%)	$17,890 (99.4%)	$18,005
2021	$292 (1.5%)	$18,802 (98.5%)	$19,094
2022	$365 (1.9%)	$18,830 (98.1%)	$19,195

Data source: Pennsylvania Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Southern Lehigh Intermediate School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 107^th of 1544 Elementary schools	Ranks 90^th of 1534 Elementary schools	1.1%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
4th Grade Math (Southern Lehigh Intermediate School)	80.6	78.7	1.9%
4th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)	46.2	46.5	0.3%
4th Grade Science (Southern Lehigh Intermediate School)	93.7	94.7	1%
4th Grade Science (Pennsylvania)	77.8	74.1	3.7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Southern Lehigh Intermediate School)	82.6	77.5	5.1%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)	63.6	51.8	11.8%
5th Grade Math (Southern Lehigh Intermediate School)	73.5	70.6	2.9%
5th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)	43	42.7	0.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Southern Lehigh Intermediate School)	82.2	84.3	2.1%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)	58.5	53.6	4.9%
6th Grade Math (Southern Lehigh Intermediate School)	68.9	61	7.9%
6th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)	39	36.4	2.6%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Southern Lehigh Intermediate School)	80.4	77.7	2.7%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)	63	55.6	7.4%
All Grades Math (Southern Lehigh Intermediate School)	74.1	69.9	4.2%
All Grades Math (Pennsylvania)	42.4	39.3	3.1%
All Grades Science (Southern Lehigh Intermediate School)	93.7	94.7	1%
All Grades Science (Pennsylvania)	68	65.6	2.4%
All Grades English Language Arts (Southern Lehigh Intermediate School)	81.7	79.8	1.9%
All Grades English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)	60.9	53.8	7.1%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	725	692	4.6%
African American	14	10	28.6%
American Indian	0	2
Asian	53	53
Hispanic	39	45	15.4%
Pacific Islander	1	1
White	613	574	6.4%
Two or More Races	5	7	40%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	16.3%	16%	0.2%

Schools Near Southern Lehigh Intermediate School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				PSSA Math (2024)						PSSA Science (2024)			PSSA English Language Arts (2024)						Per Pupil Expenditures (2022)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	PSSA Math 4th Grade	PSSA Math 5th Grade	PSSA Math 6th Grade	PSSA Math 7th Grade	PSSA Math 8th Grade	PSSA Math All Grades	PSSA Science 4th Grade	PSSA Science 8th Grade	PSSA Science All Grades	PSSA English Language Arts 4th Grade	PSSA English Language Arts 5th Grade	PSSA English Language Arts 6th Grade	PSSA English Language Arts 7th Grade	PSSA English Language Arts 8th Grade	PSSA English Language Arts All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Southern Lehigh Intermediate School	Public	4-6	5438 Route 378	Bethlehem	18015	Northampton County	Southern Lehigh School District	No	No	No	Yes	(610) 861-4040	692	47	14.6	16.0%	574 (82.9%)	10 (1.4%)	45 (6.5%)	53 (7.7%)	2 (0.3%)	1 (0.1%)	7 (1.0%)								(n/a)	80.9	73.1	67.3			74.0	93.4		93.4	76.1	78.9	80.1			78.2	$19,195	$365	$18,830
Southern Lehigh Middle School	Public	7-8	3715 Preston Lane	Center Valley	18034	Lehigh County	Southern Lehigh School District	No	No	No	Yes	(610) 282-3700	466	36	12.8	15.7%	391 (83.9%)	7 (1.5%)	25 (5.4%)	37 (7.9%)	2 (0.4%)	1 (0.2%)	3 (0.6%)	91.6	53^rd of 891 public middle schools	94.1%		91.1	52^nd of 893 public middle schools	94.2%	1				54.4	48.3	51.6		79.1	79.1				80.4	72.6	76.8	$20,964	$399	$20,565
Arts Academy Charter School	Public, Charter	5-8	1610 East Emmaus Avenue	Allentown	18103	Lehigh County	Arts Academy Charter School	Yes	No	No	Yes	(610) 351-0234	312	29	10.7	57.1%	92 (29.5%)	46 (14.7%)	141 (45.2%)	3 (1.0%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	29 (9.3%)	23.8	661^st of 891 public middle schools	25.8%		27.1	637^th of 893 public middle schools	28.7%	24		28.5	6.5	4.0	1.2	5.2		46.5	46.5		71.4	37.7	40.0	37.7	40.3	$1,082	$1,082	$00
Saucon Valley Middle School	Public	5-8	2095 Polk Valley Rd	Hellertown	18055	Northampton County	Saucon Valley School District	No	No	No	No	(610) 838-7001	635	46	13.8	28.0%	508 (80.0%)	8 (1.3%)	66 (10.4%)	12 (1.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	41 (6.5%)	84.3	109^th of 891 public middle schools	87.8%		84.5	110^th of 893 public middle schools	87.7%	1		57.4	55.5	50.6	46.7	52.3		69.4	69.4		70.6	70.4	68.8	62.1	67.9	$20,352	$897	$19,456
South Mountain Middle School	Public	6-8	709 W Emaus Ave	Allentown	18103	Lehigh County	Allentown City School District	No	No	No	Yes	(484) 765-4301	1,007	72	14.0	100.0%	70 (7.0%)	124 (12.3%)	763 (75.8%)	13 (1.3%)	1 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	35 (3.5%)	14.3	744^th of 891 public middle schools	16.5%		10.4	790^th of 893 public middle schools	11.5%	46			14.3	8.7	3.3	8.8		22.7	22.7			28.5	25.2	28.8	27.6	$16,628	$2,774	$13,855
Broughal Middle School	Public	6-8	114 West Morton Street	Bethlehem	18015	Northampton County	Bethlehem Area School District	No	No	No	Yes	(610) 866-5041	500	47	10.7	87.6%	64 (12.8%)	63 (12.6%)	352 (70.4%)	3 (0.6%)	3 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	15 (3.0%)	10.5	787^th of 891 public middle schools	11.7%		14	742^nd of 893 public middle schools	16.9%	45			8.3	5.3	3.1	5.7		24.2	24.2			21.1	17.4	26.5	21.5	$20,954	$2,478	$18,476
Harrison-Morton Middle School	Public	6-8	137 N 2nd St	Allentown	18101	Lehigh County	Allentown City School District	No	No	No	Yes	(484) 765-5701	733	57	12.8	100.0%	68 (9.3%)	81 (11.1%)	553 (75.4%)	4 (0.5%)	1 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	25 (3.4%)	9.2	809^th of 891 public middle schools	9.2%		11.3	778^th of 893 public middle schools	12.9%	31			5.9	7.5	1.0	4.8		20.0	20.0			19.1	21.7	18.4	19.7	$17,298	$2,885	$14,413
Salisbury Middle School	Public	5-8	3301 Devonshire Rd	Allentown	18103	Lehigh County	Salisbury Township School District	No	No	No	No	(610) 791-0830	479	32	14.7	48.2%	261 (54.5%)	27 (5.6%)	122 (25.5%)	7 (1.5%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	60 (12.5%)	55.8	406^th of 891 public middle schools	54.4%		53.7	428^th of 893 public middle schools	52.1%	22		44.9	29.5	30.4	18.4	30.3		45.6	45.6		55.1	61.0	62.2	57.0	58.9	$44	$01	$43
Nitschmann Middle School	Public	6-8	1002 W. Union Blvd	Bethlehem	18018	Northampton County	Bethlehem Area School District	No	No	No	No	(610) 866-5781	781	56	13.9	48.5%	388 (49.7%)	81 (10.4%)	253 (32.4%)	34 (4.4%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	24 (3.1%)	58.1	386^th of 891 public middle schools	56.7%		51	457^th of 893 public middle schools	48.8%	71			36.1	35.3	27.2	32.6		56.5	56.5			44.4	54.0	56.1	51.7	$16,616	$740	$15,876
Francis D Raub Middle School	Public	6-8	102 S Saint Cloud St	Allentown	18104	Lehigh County	Allentown City School District	No	No	No	Yes	(484) 765-5301	909	54	16.9	100.0%	38 (4.2%)	128 (14.1%)	707 (77.8%)	11 (1.2%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	24 (2.6%)	8.2	820^th of 891 public middle schools	8.0%		7.2	849^th of 893 public middle schools	4.9%	29			12.4	4.0	1.5	5.8		12.8	12.8			19.3	16.5	15.6	17.1	$14,391	$2,400	$11,990

Frequently Asked Questions about Southern Lehigh Intermediate School

How many students attend Southern Lehigh Intermediate School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 692 students attended Southern Lehigh Intermediate School.

What district is Southern Lehigh Intermediate School in?

Southern Lehigh School District

What is the racial makeup of Southern Lehigh Intermediate School?

Students at Southern Lehigh Intermediate School are 83% White, 8% Asian, 7% Hispanic, 1% African American, 1% Two or more races.

What high school do graduates of Southern Lehigh Intermediate School attend?

Students who attend Southern Lehigh Intermediate School usually go on to attend Southern Lehigh Senior High School

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