Very Good
#840 of 2,846 schools in PA
Top 30% in state
Southern Lehigh MS
Middle School · Southern Lehigh Sd · Center Valley, PA
A Southern Lehigh Sd middle school serving grades 7th – 8th.
3715 Preston Lane, Center Valley, PA 18034
- Math 51% vs PA 35% (2024)
- Reading 77% vs PA 53% (2024)
- 14.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Southern Lehigh MS score 64% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 67%).
2024 PSSA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. PA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 25 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 64% recently.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 64% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 80% (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 34 test records from PA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
18%
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 Southern Lehigh MS 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 14Car-Dependent
- Bike 31Somewhat 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.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arts Academy CsCharter · enrollment unverified | 4.3 | 5–8 | 3.7 mi | 276 | Compare → |
| South Mountain MSEnrollment path unverified | 3.2 | 6–8 | 4.1 mi | 966 | Compare → |
| Saucon Valley MSEnrollment path unverified | 6.9 | 5–8 | 4.3 mi | 603 | Compare → |
| Broughal MSEnrollment path unverified | 3.9 | 6–8 | 5.0 mi | 496 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Southern Lehigh Sd
- Schools in district
- 5
- Rank in district
- #5 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
Southern Lehigh MS is listed in Southern Lehigh SD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Southern Lehigh MS
Southern Lehigh MS is a public middle school in Center Valley, PA, part of Southern Lehigh Sd, serving approximately 483 students in grades 7th-8th with a 14.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.4 out of 10 and ranks #840 of 2,846 schools in PA. State assessment records show 64% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 80% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Southern Lehigh MS
What grades does Southern Lehigh MS serve?
Southern Lehigh MS serves students in grades 7th through 8th.
How many students attend Southern Lehigh MS?
Southern Lehigh MS has an enrollment of approximately 483 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Southern Lehigh MS?
The student-teacher ratio at Southern Lehigh MS is 14.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Southern Lehigh MS rank in PA?
Southern Lehigh MS ranks #840 of 2,846 schools in PA.
What is Southern Lehigh MS's MySchoolScout rating?
Southern Lehigh MS has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.4 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 Southern Lehigh MS?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Southern Lehigh MS has 64% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 80% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Southern Lehigh MS a charter school?
No, Southern Lehigh MS is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Southern Lehigh MS a Title I school?
No, Southern Lehigh MS is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Southern Lehigh MS?
18.0% of students at Southern Lehigh MS 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
- 7th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 483
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 34
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Lehigh County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 7.0%
- Phone
- (610) 282-3700
- 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.
- 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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