D
Needs Improvement
38/100

Fountain Hill El Sch

📚 Pre-K – 05 🏫 Elementary
📍 1330 Church St, Bethlehem, PA 18015
Overall
D
38/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
D
3.7 grade levels below the U.S. average · 6th percentile in Pennsylvania
Growth
D
Students gain 0.79 grade levels a year (U.S. average 1.0) · 20th percentile
Resources
A+
Class size, funding, school size and type

Each score is graded separately against Pennsylvania schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

38
Repit Score
out of 100
507
Students
enrolled
11.3:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$24K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Achievement (reading & math, grades 3–8)40%6/1003.7 grade levels below the national average, 2022–25 (Stanford SEDA)
📈 Growth (how fast students learn)45%20/100Students gain 0.79 grade levels per school year in 2022–25 (national average ≈ 1.0) and gained 0.77 in 2009–19; 24th percentile in Pennsylvania (recent period weighted 70%)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)15%100/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 83% students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch. Compared with Pennsylvania schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are −33 points worse than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in Pennsylvania. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency39% (−23 pts vs. state avg 62%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency24% (−23 pts vs. state avg 47%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

How Student Groups Do Here

Share of each group of students scoring proficient on the Pennsylvania state test (2018–19), compared with the same group of students across the state. Differences between groups are shown as reported; they reflect many factors inside and outside school.

StudentsReadingMathvs. same group statewideRank in state for this group
White45%35%reading -28 pts, math -27 pts5th percentile (list)
Black35%15%reading -1 pts, math -5 pts37th percentile (list)
Hispanic37%22%reading -3 pts, math -3 pts25th percentile (list)
Low-income37%22%reading -11 pts, math -12 pts12th percentile (list)

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute. Groups with fewer than 20 tested students are not shown. Results are achievement (proficiency), not growth; growth by group is not published for individual schools.

School Information

Address 1330 Church St
City Bethlehem
ZIP Code 18015
District 4203570
NCES School ID 420357006723
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 18015

Understanding the community around Fountain Hill El Sch helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $51,636
Per Capita Income $35,168
Poverty Rate 9.5%
Households Earning $100K+ 27.1%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 29.5%
High School or Higher 86.8%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $216,700
Median Rent $1,165
Owner-Occupied 48.9%
Renter-Occupied 51.1%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Fountain Hill El Sch.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 48.3%
Female 51.7%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino 69.4%
Black 16.6%
White 13.2%
Asian 0.6%
Two or More Races 0.2%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 507
Teachers (FTE) 44.9
Student:Teacher Ratio 11.3:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Fountain Hill El Sch?
Fountain Hill El Sch has a Repit School Score of 38 out of 100, earning a grade of D. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend Fountain Hill El Sch?
Fountain Hill El Sch has 507 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 11.3:1.
What grades does Fountain Hill El Sch serve?
Fountain Hill El Sch serves grades Pre-K – 05 and is classified as a Elementary. This is a public school.
How much funding does Fountain Hill El Sch receive per student?
Fountain Hill El Sch receives $23,760 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is above the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Fountain Hill El Sch in 18015 ▼
Avg Home Value
$296,372
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,691
1-Year Change
+6.5%
% Renters
51.1%

Other Schools in 18015

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About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026