New Bethlehem-s Bethlehem Elementary School serves 253 students in grades Kindergarten-6.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 85-89% (which was higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 76%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 70-74% (which was approximately equal to the Pennsylvania state average of 73%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 was higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 1% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
253 students
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(10-11)85-89%
76%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(10-11)70-74%
73%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
1%
15%
Black
n/a
14%
White
99%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
36%
60%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
85-89% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 76% PA state average), while 70-74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 73% PA state average).
How many students attend New Bethlehem-s Bethlehem Elementary School?
253 students attend New Bethlehem-s Bethlehem Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
99% of New Bethlehem-s Bethlehem Elementary School students are White, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of New Bethlehem-s Bethlehem Elementary School?
New Bethlehem-s Bethlehem Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does New Bethlehem-s Bethlehem Elementary School offer ?
New Bethlehem-s Bethlehem Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is New Bethlehem-s Bethlehem Elementary School part of?
New Bethlehem-s Bethlehem Elementary School is part of Redbank Valley School District.
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