Southern Lehigh MS vs South Mountain MS
Southern Lehigh MS has a higher overall rating of 7.5/10 compared to 4.5/10. South Mountain MS is significantly larger with 966 students, about 2.0× the size of Southern Lehigh MS (483). In math proficiency, Southern Lehigh MS leads at 64.0%.
Attendance data is under correction. A public school's existing Resources & Environment score and overall rating shown here may still reflect an unverified attendance input.
Southern Lehigh MS
Center Valley, PA
7.5/10
Middle School7th – 8th
483 students
South Mountain MS
Allentown, PA
4.5/10
Middle School6th – 8th
966 students
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| Metric | Southern Lehigh MS | South Mountain MS |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Rating | 7.5 / 10 | 4.5 / 10 |
| Academic Score | 7.3 | 2.7 |
| Growth Score | 7.4 | 6.8 |
| Diversity Index | — | — |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 18% | 100% |
| Environment Score | 7.9 | 3.2 |
| State Rank | #688 of 2,848 | #2,412 of 2,848 |
| State Percentile | 76th | 15th |
Test Scores
| Subject | Southern Lehigh MS | South Mountain MS |
|---|---|---|
| Math Proficiency | 64.0% | 17.0% |
| Math (State Avg) | — | — |
| ELA Proficiency | 81.0% | 38.0% |
| ELA (State Avg) | — | — |
School Details
| Detail | Southern Lehigh MS | South Mountain MS |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Middle School | Middle School |
| Grades | 7th – 8th | 6th – 8th |
| Enrollment | 483 | 966 |
| Student-Teacher Ratio | 14.2:1 | 15.1:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 18.0% | 100.0% |
| District | Southern Lehigh SD | Allentown City SD |
| City | Center Valley | Allentown |
Neighborhood
| Metric | Center Valley (18034) | Allentown (18103) |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $134,137 | $72,545 |
| Median Home Value | $398,300 | $242,400 |
| Median Rent | $1,399 | $1,333 |
| College Educated (Bachelor's+) | 53.8% | 27.5% |
| Poverty Rate | 5.5% | 11.2% |
| Avg Commute | 23 min | 25 min |