Summary:
The 15333 zip code area is home to three schools in the Bethlehem-Center School District: Bethlehem-Center Elementary School, Bethlehem-Center Senior High School, and Bethlehem-Center Middle School. While the elementary school stands out with strong academic performance, the middle and high schools face challenges in areas like test scores and resource allocation.
Bethlehem-Center Elementary School is the strongest performer, with relatively high PSSA proficiency rates in Math, Science, and English Language Arts compared to district and state averages. However, it also has a high percentage of free/reduced lunch recipients, indicating socioeconomic disparities. In contrast, Bethlehem-Center Senior High School has a strong 4-year graduation rate but low Keystone Exam proficiency, especially in Algebra I. Meanwhile, Bethlehem-Center Middle School struggles with low PSSA Math proficiency and a higher student-teacher ratio.
The data suggests that resource allocation may be a contributing factor, as the middle school has significantly lower spending per student compared to the elementary and high schools. Additionally, the district's student population is relatively homogeneous, with over 90% of students identifying as White at each school. Addressing these disparities and focusing on targeted strategies to improve academic performance across all grade levels could be beneficial for the Bethlehem-Center School District.
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