Bethlehem Area Sd School District
School District · Bethlehem, Pennsylvania
Avg Rating
5.6
out of 10
Schools
22
16 elem, 4 mid, 2 high
Enrollment
12,864
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.1:1
Avg Rating
5.6
out of 10
Schools
22
16 elem, 4 mid, 2 high
Enrollment
12,864
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.1:1
Evaluating Bethlehem Area Sd?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Bethlehem Area Sd as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
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Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
Miller Heights EL Sch
Bethlehem · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Calypso EL Sch
Bethlehem · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Hanover EL Sch
Bethlehem · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Pennsylvania rank
#381 of 494
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-0.7
below Pennsylvania avg
Per-pupil spending
$18,564
+$424 vs Pennsylvania median
District size
12,864 students
Much larger than Pennsylvania median
The short answer
Bethlehem Area Sd ranks #381 of 494 Pennsylvania districts by overall school rating. Bethlehem Area Sd's schools with real test data average 5.6/10 across 22 schools. Its top-rated schools are Miller Heights EL Sch (8.1/10), Calypso EL Sch (8.0/10), and Hanover EL Sch (7.3/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Rates 8.0/10 despite 59% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 2.2 points higher than its student-poverty level predicts. Roughly as clean a case of strong results without an affluent-ZIP price tag as you'll find among Bethlehem Area Sd schools.
STAAR proficiency rose +4.9 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among Bethlehem Area Sd schools across the two most recent comparable testing years.
Top-Rated Schools in Bethlehem Area Sd
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (22 of 22). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Miller Heights EL Sch | 8.1 / 10 |
| 2 | Calypso EL Sch | 8.0 / 10 |
| 3 | Hanover EL Sch | 7.3 / 10 |
| 4 | Spring Garden EL Sch | 6.9 / 10 |
| 5 | Farmersville EL Sch | 6.7 / 10 |
| 6 | Asa Packer EL Sch | 6.7 / 10 |
| 7 | Clearview EL Sch | 6.6 / 10 |
| 8 | Governor Wolf EL Sch | 6.5 / 10 |
| 9 | Lincoln EL Sch | 6.4 / 10 |
| 10 | Marvine EL Sch | 6.4 / 10 |
See all 22 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Bethlehem Area Sd
Bethlehem Area Sd is a Bethlehem, Pennsylvania school district serving 22 schools.The district educates 12,864 students with a student-teacher ratio of 13.1:1. District-level spending was $18,564 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).
With an average rating of 5.6/10, Bethlehem Area Sd demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Miller Heights EL Sch, which has a composite score of 8.1/10.
In standardized testing, Bethlehem Area Sd students show an average math proficiency of 44.3% and ELA proficiency of 54.3%.
The district includes 16 elementary schools, 4 middle schools, and 2 high schools.
District Map
Schools in Bethlehem Area Sd, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Bethlehem Area Sd with test data.
Schools in Bethlehem Area Sd
22 schoolsElementary Schools16
High Schools2
District Details
- State
- Pennsylvania
- City
- Bethlehem
- Total Enrollment
- 12,864
- Teachers (FTE)
- 982
- District spending per student
- $18,564NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- Child poverty rate
- 12.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
- District directory year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Bethlehem Area Sd?
Bethlehem Area Sd has 22 schools in total — 16 elementary, 4 middle, and 2 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Bethlehem Area Sd?
The average composite rating for Bethlehem Area Sd is 5.6/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the district spending per student in Bethlehem Area Sd?
Bethlehem Area Sd's district-level spending was $18,564 per student in fiscal year 2023, according to NCES F-33. This is district context, not an individual-school expense.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Bethlehem Area Sd?
The average student-teacher ratio in Bethlehem Area Sd is 13.1:1.
What is the top-rated school in Bethlehem Area Sd?
Miller Heights EL Sch is the highest-rated school in Bethlehem Area Sd with a composite score of 8.1/10.
What are the test scores in Bethlehem Area Sd?
Across schools in Bethlehem Area Sd with test data, the average math proficiency is 44.3% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 54.3%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Bethlehem Area Sd compare to other districts in Pennsylvania?
Bethlehem Area Sd has an average school rating of 5.6/10 across 22 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Pennsylvania by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 5.6/10
- Math Proficiency
- 44.3%
- ELA Proficiency
- 54.3%
How we rate schools
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Pennsylvania Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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