Summary:
The 18018 zip code area in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania is home to 9 schools, including 6 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, and 1 high school, all part of the Bethlehem Area School District. While the district is ranked 452 out of 606 in Pennsylvania and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger, a few standout schools in the area demonstrate strong academic performance.
Calypso Elementary School stands out with the highest proficiency rates in Math (46.4%), Science (65.5%), and English Language Arts (50.5%) compared to the district and state averages. Similarly, James Buchanan Elementary School also has strong academic performance, with proficiency rates above the district and state averages in Math (39.8%), Science (62.1%), and English Language Arts (41.3%). In contrast, Lehigh Valley Dual Language Charter School has a unique student population, with 95.83% Hispanic students and 99.34% free/reduced lunch recipients, and its performance on state assessments is mixed, with some grades performing above the state average and others below.
The data reveals significant disparities in academic performance across the schools, with wide gaps in proficiency rates, particularly in Math and English Language Arts. This suggests that students in the Bethlehem Area School District may not be receiving equitable educational opportunities. Additionally, the schools with the highest percentages of free/reduced lunch recipients tend to have lower academic proficiency rates, indicating a potential link between socioeconomic status and student outcomes. While some schools, such as Thomas Jefferson Elementary and Northeast Middle School, have significantly lower proficiency rates compared to their peers, these findings highlight opportunities for improvement and the need for targeted interventions to support student learning and close achievement gaps across the district.
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