- Enrollment
- 1,013
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Center Valley, PA
Southern Lehigh Ms
Federal NCES profile for Southern Lehigh Ms, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 422235004808
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 6
📋 Attendance 54
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Southern Lehigh Ms earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Pennsylvania median.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Center Valley · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.1:1
- students per teacher
- 15.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Southern Lehigh Ms has class sizes near the Pennsylvania median. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Southern Lehigh Ms ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Center Valley, PA.
School address
District: Southern Lehigh Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 422235004808 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+17 students YoY
Southern Lehigh Ms held near 483 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+17 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 36.3 → 34.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+17 students YoY 422235004808 · Center Valley, PA Middle · SMALL · TRAD
471 enr · 13.1:1 · 15.2% lunch · RII 44
Nearest enrollment peer: Southern Lehigh Shs (1,013 students)
Southern Lehigh Ms held near 483 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+17 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 36.3 → 34.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Pennsylvania schools → · Find another →
Southern Lehigh Ms in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Southern Lehig
Southern Lehigh Shs
1,013 students
- Southern Lehig
Southern Lehigh Intermediate Sch
702 students
- This school
Southern Lehigh Ms
471 students
- Liberty Bell E
Liberty Bell El Sch
445 students
- Hopewell El Sc
Hopewell El Sch
426 students
What this shows Southern Lehigh Ms reports 471 students on the CCD universe file.
How Southern Lehigh Ms compares
Southern Lehigh Ms held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Pennsylvania and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.1:1 | ▼ 4% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 15.2% | ▼ 74% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 471 | top 48% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.1:1
Leaner classes than 66% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
471
Bigger than 58% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
15.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 74% below the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
13.1:1
students per teacher
- 4% below state mean
Top 46% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 54% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
18.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$18,194
per pupil, district-wide
- below Pennsylvania avg of $18,725
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 471 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 10 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 80.9%
Hispanic or Latino 7.6%
Asian 7.6%
African American 2.5%
Two or More 0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 80.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 33.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 33.3, Southern Lehigh Ms is less mixed than the Pennsylvania school average of 37.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Southern Lehigh Sd reports $18,194 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Southern Lehigh Ms Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southern Lehigh Shs | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Southern Lehigh Intermediate Sch | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Liberty Bell El Sch | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hopewell El Sch | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Southern Lehigh Ms's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 702
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 445
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 426
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Nationwide middle schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~471 students)
Frequently asked questions about Southern Lehigh Ms
How many students attend Southern Lehigh Ms?
Southern Lehigh Ms has 471 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Center Valley, PA. CCD year-over-year: 466 (2022-23) → 483 (2023-24), nearly flat (+17).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Southern Lehigh Ms?
The student-teacher ratio at Southern Lehigh Ms is 13.1:1, which is 4% lower than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 17% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Southern Lehigh Ms?
15.2% of students at Southern Lehigh Ms are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Southern Lehigh Ms?
The largest demographic group at Southern Lehigh Ms is White at 80.9% of enrollment, in Center Valley, PA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Southern Lehigh Ms?
Southern Lehigh Ms has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Southern Lehigh Ms rank among public schools in Center Valley?
By Resource Investment Index, Southern Lehigh Ms ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Center Valley, PA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Southern Lehigh Sd?
Besides Southern Lehigh Ms, Southern Lehigh Sd also operates Southern Lehigh Shs (1,013 students), Southern Lehigh Intermediate Sch (702 students), and Liberty Bell El Sch (445 students). See the Southern Lehigh Sd district page for the complete list.