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#2347 of 2,846 schools in PA
Lehigh Valley Dual Language Cs
Elementary School · Lehigh Valley Dual Language Cs · Bethlehem, PA
A charter elementary school in Bethlehem, PA where students score 9 points below what's typical for similar communities.
675 E Broad Street, Bethlehem, PA 18018
- Math 17% vs PA 41% (2024)
- Reading 33% vs PA 53% (2024)
- 18.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Lehigh Valley Dual Language Cs score 25% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 34%).
2024 PSSA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. PA average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 15-year record (2010–2024), then recovered 8 points since 2020, reaching 25% in 2024.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 21% (multi-year average, 2010-2024) · reading/ELA 36% (multi-year average, 2010-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 40 test records from PA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
99.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Lehigh Valley Dual Language Cs 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 65Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 34Some Transit
- Bike 52Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,583/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Bethlehem), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$71,968
Median home value
$224,000
Median rent
$1,261/mo
College educated
37.1%
Homeownership
54.2%
Poverty rate
15.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 18018; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thomas Jefferson EL SchEnrollment path unverified | 4.8 | K–5 | 0.3 mi | 246 | Compare → |
| Donegan EL SchEnrollment path unverified | 3.1 | PK–5 | 0.8 mi | 461 | Compare → |
| St Anne SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.1private | K–8 | 0.9 mi | 280 | Compare → |
| Holy Infancy SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.3private | PK–8 | 1.1 mi | 116 | 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.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Lehigh Valley Dual Language Cs
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $12,732NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- The source release did not match this district identifier.
Lehigh Valley Dual Language Cs is listed in Lehigh Valley Dual Language CS; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Lehigh Valley Dual Language Cs
Lehigh Valley Dual Language Cs is a public elementary school in Bethlehem, PA, part of Lehigh Valley Dual Language Cs, serving approximately 454 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 18.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.4 out of 10 and ranks #2,347 of 2,846 schools in PA. State assessment records show 21% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2024) and 36% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Lehigh Valley Dual Language Cs
What grades does Lehigh Valley Dual Language Cs serve?
Lehigh Valley Dual Language Cs serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend Lehigh Valley Dual Language Cs?
Lehigh Valley Dual Language Cs has an enrollment of approximately 454 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lehigh Valley Dual Language Cs?
The student-teacher ratio at Lehigh Valley Dual Language Cs is 18.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Lehigh Valley Dual Language Cs rank in PA?
Lehigh Valley Dual Language Cs ranks #2,347 of 2,846 schools in PA.
What is Lehigh Valley Dual Language Cs's MySchoolScout rating?
Lehigh Valley Dual Language Cs has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.4 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 Lehigh Valley Dual Language Cs?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Lehigh Valley Dual Language Cs has 21% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2024) and 36% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2024).
Is Lehigh Valley Dual Language Cs a charter school?
Yes, Lehigh Valley Dual Language Cs is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Lehigh Valley Dual Language Cs a Title I school?
No, Lehigh Valley Dual Language Cs is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Lehigh Valley Dual Language Cs?
99.3% of students at Lehigh Valley Dual Language Cs 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 – 8th
- Enrollment
- 454
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 18.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 25
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Northampton County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 29.7%
- Phone
- (610) 419-3120
- Area population (ZIP 18018)
- 32,253
- Area average commute
- 21.2 min
- Area median age
- 39.5
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 18018; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2010-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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