Hopewell El Sch vs Southern Lehigh Intermediate Sch
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 2.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hopewell El Sch
Center Valley · Public elementary · Grades K–3
426 students
Southern Lehigh Intermediate Sch
Bethlehem · Public middle · Grades 4–6
702 students
| Measure | Hopewell El Sch Center Valley, Pennsylvania | Southern Lehigh Intermediate Sch Bethlehem, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 85 Top 5% | 85 Top 5% |
| State rank | #185 of 1,627 | #38 of 521 |
| National rank | #2400 of 50,301 | #724 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–3 | Grades 4–6 |
| Students | 426 | 702 |
| Enrollment | 426 | 702 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 13.8% | 17.9% |
| Students per teacher | 15.2 | 15.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 77% | 81% |
| Math proficiency | 77% | 73% |
| city | Center Valley | Bethlehem |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (85.1 vs 85.3).
- •Hopewell El Sch does better on math proficiency (77% vs 73%).
- •Southern Lehigh Intermediate Sch does better on reading proficiency (81% vs 77%).
- •Hopewell El Sch does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (13.8% vs 17.9%).
- •Hopewell El Sch does better on students per teacher (15.2 vs 15.6).
- •Southern Lehigh Intermediate Sch is the larger school with 702 students compared with 426.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Hopewell El Sch better than Southern Lehigh Intermediate Sch?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Hopewell El Sch and Southern Lehigh Intermediate Sch?
About 2.3 km in a straight line, between Center Valley and Bethlehem in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Hopewell El Sch: 426. Southern Lehigh Intermediate Sch: 702. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Hopewell El Sch and Southern Lehigh Intermediate Sch rank in Pennsylvania?
Hopewell El Sch is 185th of 1,627 and Southern Lehigh Intermediate Sch is 38th of 521 among elementary schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).