Southern Lehigh MS

3715 Preston Lane
Center Valley, PA 18034

471 Students

Middle School 7th - 8th

School Overview

Southern Lehigh Middle School, located in Center Valley, Pennsylvania, is the sole middle school serving the Southern Lehigh School District. Situated in a suburban setting, the school is known for its commitment to academic excellence and a robust extracurricular program designed to support the developmental needs of students in grades 7 and 8. The facility serves as a transition point between elementary education and the district’s high school, emphasizing both rigorous core curriculum and social-emotional growth.

The school prides itself on fostering a supportive community environment that encourages student involvement in arts, athletics, and various academic clubs. By focusing on a holistic approach to education, Southern Lehigh Middle School aims to prepare its students for the challenges of high school while maintaining a strong reputation for performance within the Lehigh Valley region. Its location in Center Valley allows it to serve a diverse suburban population, maintaining close ties with the local community to enhance the overall educational experience.

471

Total Students

40.0

Full-Time Teachers

11.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Southern Lehigh MS
Demographic	Student Count
White	381
Hispanic	36
Black	12
Asian	36
Two or More	4
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	1

White
381 (80.9%)
Hispanic
36 (7.6%)
Asian
36 (7.6%)
Black
12 (2.5%)
Two or More
4 (0.8%)
American Indian
1 (0.2%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.2%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Southern Lehigh SD
Phone:	(610)282-3700
Grade Range:	7th - 8th
Total Students:	471
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	40.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* 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 7 223

Grade 8 248