Excellent
#392 of 2,846 schools in PA
Top 14% in state
Hopewell EL Sch
Elementary School · Southern Lehigh Sd · Center Valley, PA
A Southern Lehigh Sd elementary school where students score 6 points above what's typical for similar communities.
4625 W Hopewell Rd, Center Valley, PA 18034
- Math 78% vs PA 46% (2024)
- Reading 69% vs PA 55% (2024)
- 15.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Hopewell EL Sch score 74% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 68%).
2024 PSSA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. PA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 11 points since 2020, to 74% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 80% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 79% (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 32 test records from PA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
14.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.
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Where Hopewell 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 5Car-Dependent
- Bike 27Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$134,137
Median home value
$398,300
Median rent
$1,399/mo
College educated
53.8%
Homeownership
89.5%
Poverty rate
5.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 18034; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liberty Bell EL SchEnrollment path unverified | 8.5 | K–3 | 2.2 mi | 445 | Compare → |
| St Michael the Archangel SchoolPrivate · tuition | 8.4private | PK–8 | 2.8 mi | 218 | Compare → |
| Seven Generations CsCharter · enrollment unverified | 6.9 | K–7 | 3.1 mi | 458 | Compare → |
| Hiram W Dodd EL SchEnrollment path unverified | 4.3 | K–5 | 3.5 mi | 684 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Southern Lehigh Sd
- Schools in district
- 5
- Rank in district
- #2 of 5
- District spending per student
- $18,200NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 4.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
Hopewell EL Sch is listed in Southern Lehigh SD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Hopewell EL Sch
Hopewell EL Sch is a public elementary school in Center Valley, PA, part of Southern Lehigh Sd, serving approximately 411 students in grades Kindergarten-3rd with a 15.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.2 out of 10 and ranks #392 of 2,846 schools in PA. State assessment records show 80% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 79% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Hopewell EL Sch
What grades does Hopewell EL Sch serve?
Hopewell EL Sch serves students in grades Kindergarten through 3rd.
How many students attend Hopewell EL Sch?
Hopewell EL Sch has an enrollment of approximately 411 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hopewell EL Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at Hopewell EL Sch is 15.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Hopewell EL Sch rank in PA?
Hopewell EL Sch ranks #392 of 2,846 schools in PA.
What is Hopewell EL Sch's MySchoolScout rating?
Hopewell EL Sch has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.2 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 Hopewell EL Sch?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Hopewell EL Sch has 80% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 79% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Hopewell EL Sch a charter school?
No, Hopewell EL Sch is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Hopewell EL Sch a Title I school?
No, Hopewell EL Sch is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Hopewell EL Sch?
14.4% of students at Hopewell 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 – 3rd
- Enrollment
- 411
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 26
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Lehigh County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 4.4%
- Phone
- (610) 791-0200
- Area population (ZIP 18034)
- 9,501
- Area average commute
- 22.6 min
- Area median age
- 41.1
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 18034; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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