Serving 692 students in grades 4-6, Southern Lehigh Intermediate School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 63% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 80% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 4-6
- Enrollment: 692 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 17%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in PA
- Math Proficiency: 63% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 80% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 92% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Southern Lehigh Intermediate School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Southern Lehigh Intermediate School's student population of 692 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 47 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 4-6
Total Students
692 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
47 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Southern Lehigh Intermediate School ranks within the top 20% of all 2,733 schools in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Southern Lehigh Intermediate School is 0.30, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.58. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#306 out of 2733 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
63%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
80%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
92%
57%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
8%
5%
Hispanic
7%
14%
Black
1%
14%
White
83%
62%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
15%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Southern Lehigh Intermediate School's ranking?
Southern Lehigh Intermediate School is ranked #306 out of 2,733 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What schools are Southern Lehigh Intermediate School often compared to?
Southern Lehigh Intermediate Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Liberty Bell Elementary School, Hopewell Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
63% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% PA state average), while 80% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
How many students attend Southern Lehigh Intermediate School?
692 students attend Southern Lehigh Intermediate School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
83% of Southern Lehigh Intermediate School students are White, 8% of students are Asian, 7% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Southern Lehigh Intermediate School?
Southern Lehigh Intermediate School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Southern Lehigh Intermediate School offer ?
Southern Lehigh Intermediate School offers enrollment in grades 4-6
What school district is Southern Lehigh Intermediate School part of?
Southern Lehigh Intermediate School is part of Southern Lehigh School District.
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