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7.3 avg / 10

Southern Lehigh Sd School District

School District · Center Valley, Pennsylvania

Students: 3,047
Teachers (FTE): 196

Avg Rating

7.3

out of 10

Schools

5

2 elem, 2 mid, 1 high

Per-Pupil Spending

$18,200

Student-Teacher Ratio

15.5:1

How this district compares

Pennsylvania rank

#99 of 493

districts by avg. composite

Vs. state average

+0.9

above Pennsylvania avg

Per-pupil spending

$18,200

+$60 vs Pennsylvania median

District size

3,047 students

Larger than Pennsylvania median

About Southern Lehigh Sd

Southern Lehigh Sd is a Center Valley, Pennsylvania school district serving 5 schools. The district educates 3,047 students with a student-teacher ratio of 15.5:1. The district invests $18,200 per student annually.

With an average rating of 7.3/10, Southern Lehigh Sd is among the strongest-performing districts in the state.

The highest-rated school in the district is Liberty Bell EL Sch, which has a composite score of 8.3/10.

In standardized testing, Southern Lehigh Sd students show an average math proficiency of 69.0% and ELA proficiency of 78.6%.

The district includes 2 elementary schools , 2 middle schools , and 1 high school.

District Map

Schools in Southern Lehigh Sd, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.

District Average Test Scores

Math Proficiency 69.0%
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ELA Proficiency 78.6%
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Average proficiency across all schools in Southern Lehigh Sd with test data.

District Details

City
Center Valley
Total Enrollment
3,047
Teachers (FTE)
196
Child Poverty Rate
0.1%
Data Year
2023

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Southern Lehigh Sd?

Southern Lehigh Sd has 5 schools in total — 2 elementary, 2 middle, and 1 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.

What is the average rating for Southern Lehigh Sd?

The average composite rating for Southern Lehigh Sd is 7.3/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.

What is the per-pupil spending in Southern Lehigh Sd?

Southern Lehigh Sd spends $18,200 per student per year.

What is the student-teacher ratio in Southern Lehigh Sd?

The average student-teacher ratio in Southern Lehigh Sd is 15.5:1.

What is the top-rated school in Southern Lehigh Sd?

Liberty Bell EL Sch is the highest-rated school in Southern Lehigh Sd with a composite score of 8.3/10.

What are the test scores in Southern Lehigh Sd?

Across schools in Southern Lehigh Sd with test data, the average math proficiency is 69.0% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 78.6%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.

How does Southern Lehigh Sd compare to other districts in Pennsylvania?

Southern Lehigh Sd has an average school rating of 7.3/10 across 5 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 are based on a comprehensive methodology that weighs Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.

District Averages

Overall Rating
7.3/10
Math Proficiency
69.0%
ELA Proficiency
78.6%

How We Rate Schools

Every school receives a composite score from 1 to 10 based on four pillars: Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Scores are built from publicly available data including standardized test results, enrollment figures, and school climate indicators.

Read our full methodology

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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