Summary:
The city of Fredericktown, Pennsylvania is home to two schools that are part of the Bethlehem-Center School District: Bethlehem-Center Elementary School (grades PK-6) and Bethlehem-Center Junior/Senior High School (grades 7-12). The district as a whole is ranked 430 out of 606 school districts in Pennsylvania and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger, indicating that both schools are performing below state averages on key metrics.
Neither school in Fredericktown appears to be a standout performer. The elementary school has PSSA Math and ELA proficiency rates below the state averages, though its Science proficiency is higher. The high school struggles even more, with proficiency rates on PSSA and Keystone exams well below state levels in Math, ELA, Algebra I, and Biology. However, the high school does have a relatively high 4-year graduation rate of 87.9% and a low dropout rate of 1.4%.
Economically, both schools serve a high-need population, with over 96% of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch. Spending per student is higher at the elementary school ($19,099) compared to the high school ($10,934), which is unusual. Despite the lower student-teacher ratios, the academic performance of students in Fredericktown remains a concern and suggests the district should focus on implementing targeted interventions to improve outcomes for all learners.
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