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#1192 of 2,846 schools in PA
Top 42% in state
Bethel EL Sch
Elementary School · Tulpehocken Area Sd · Bethel, PA
A Tulpehocken Area Sd elementary school serving grades Kindergarten – 6th.
8390 Lancaster Ave, Bethel, PA 19507
- Math 51% vs PA 44% (2024)
- Reading 53% vs PA 53% (2024)
- 11.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Bethel EL Sch score 52% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 51%).
2024 PSSA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. PA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 26 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 52% recently.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 57% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 61% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 38 test records from PA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
55.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Bethel EL Sch sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 19Car-Dependent
- Bike 32Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low1/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$105,903
Median home value
$279,600
Median rent
$1,026/mo
College educated
16.2%
Homeownership
83.5%
Poverty rate
13%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 19507; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lebanon Valley Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.3 | 1–12 | 1.9 mi | 153 | Compare → |
| Bethel Dunkard Brethren Church SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.2 | K–12 | 3.3 mi | 83 | Compare → |
| Mt Aetna Mennonite SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.3 | 1–9 | 3.4 mi | 125 | Compare → |
| Rehrersburg Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.9 | 1–11 | 3.8 mi | 56 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Tulpehocken Area Sd
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #2 of 3
- District spending per student
- $22,744NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 8.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Bethel EL Sch is listed in Tulpehocken Area SD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Bethel EL Sch
Bethel EL Sch is a public elementary school in Bethel, PA, part of Tulpehocken Area Sd, serving approximately 324 students in grades Kindergarten-6th with a 11.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 out of 10 and ranks #1,192 of 2,846 schools in PA. State assessment records show 57% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 61% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Bethel EL Sch
What grades does Bethel EL Sch serve?
Bethel EL Sch serves students in grades Kindergarten through 6th.
How many students attend Bethel EL Sch?
Bethel EL Sch has an enrollment of approximately 324 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bethel EL Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at Bethel EL Sch is 11.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Bethel EL Sch rank in PA?
Bethel EL Sch ranks #1,192 of 2,846 schools in PA.
What is Bethel EL Sch's MySchoolScout rating?
Bethel EL Sch has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Bethel EL Sch?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Bethel EL Sch has 57% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 61% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Bethel EL Sch a charter school?
No, Bethel EL Sch is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Bethel EL Sch a Title I school?
No, Bethel EL Sch is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Bethel EL Sch?
55.9% of students at Bethel EL Sch qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 6th
- Enrollment
- 324
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 28
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Berks County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 11.1%
- Phone
- (717) 933-4131
- Area population (ZIP 19507)
- 3,744
- Area average commute
- 28.8 min
- Area median age
- 34.6
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 PSSA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 PSSA. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 PSSA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 PSSA. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 19507; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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