Bethlehem-Center MS

242 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Bethlehem-Center Middle School, located in Fredericktown, Pennsylvania, serves as a key educational institution within the Bethlehem-Center School District. Situated in Washington County, the school is dedicated to fostering an environment that balances academic rigor with personal development. As a middle school, it focuses on the critical transition years for students in grades 6 through 8, providing a curriculum designed to prepare them for the challenges of high school while addressing their evolving social and emotional needs.

The school is deeply integrated into the local community, reflecting the small-town character of the Fredericktown area. Beyond core academics, Bethlehem-Center Middle School typically emphasizes extracurricular engagement, including sports, clubs, and various student activities that help build school spirit and community involvement. By prioritizing a supportive atmosphere and a well-rounded educational experience, the school aims to cultivate responsible, lifelong learners who are well-equipped for their future academic and personal endeavors.

242

Total Students

13.2

Full-Time Teachers

18.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Bethlehem-Center MS
Demographic	Student Count
White	230
Black	4
Two or More	8

White
230 (95.0 %)
Two or More
8 (3.3 %)
Black
4 (1.7 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	N/A
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Bethlehem-Center SD
Phone:	(724)267-4910
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	242
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	13.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	18.3
NSLP Participation:¹	N/A
Qualified Free Lunch:	N/A
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	N/A

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 6 77

Grade 7 82

Grade 8 83