Southern Lehigh Sd School District
School District · Center Valley, Pennsylvania
Avg Rating
8.1
out of 10
Schools
5
2 elem, 2 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$18,200
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.5:1
Avg Rating
8.1
out of 10
Schools
5
2 elem, 2 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$18,200
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.5:1
Evaluating Southern Lehigh Sd?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Southern Lehigh Sd as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
Shortlist starter
Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
Liberty Bell EL Sch
Coopersburg · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Hopewell EL Sch
Center Valley · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Southern Lehigh Shs
Center Valley · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Pennsylvania rank
#44 of 494
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+1.8
above Pennsylvania avg
Per-pupil spending
$18,200
+$60 vs Pennsylvania median
District size
3,047 students
Larger than Pennsylvania median
The short answer
Southern Lehigh Sd ranks #44 of 494 Pennsylvania districts by overall school rating. Southern Lehigh Sd's schools with real test data average 8.1/10 across 5 schools. Its top-rated schools are Liberty Bell EL Sch (8.5/10), Hopewell EL Sch (8.2/10), and Southern Lehigh Shs (8.1/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
STAAR proficiency rose +6.8 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among Southern Lehigh Sd schools across the two most recent comparable testing years.
Top-Rated Schools in Southern Lehigh Sd
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (5 of 5). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Liberty Bell EL Sch | 8.5 / 10 |
| 2 | Hopewell EL Sch | 8.2 / 10 |
| 3 | Southern Lehigh Shs | 8.1 / 10 |
| 4 | Southern Lehigh Intermediate Sch | 8.1 / 10 |
| 5 | Southern Lehigh MS | 7.4 / 10 |
See all 5 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
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 8.1/10, 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 8.5/10.
In standardized testing, Southern Lehigh Sd students show an average math proficiency of 74.8% and ELA proficiency of 81.1%.
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
Average proficiency across all schools in Southern Lehigh Sd with test data.
Schools in Southern Lehigh Sd
5 schools Elementary Schools 2
Middle Schools 2
High Schools 1
District Details
- State
- Pennsylvania
- 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 8.1/10. 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 8.5/10.
What are the test scores in Southern Lehigh Sd?
Across schools in Southern Lehigh Sd with test data, the average math proficiency is 74.8% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 81.1%. 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 8.1/10 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 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
- 8.1/10
- Math Proficiency
- 74.8%
- ELA Proficiency
- 81.1%
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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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