Nazareth Area MiddleSchool

94 Friedenstahl Ave
Nazareth, PA 18064
(School attendance zone shown in map)
6/
10
Top 50%
Serving 798 students in grades 7-8, Nazareth Area MiddleSchool ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 28% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 63% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 7-8
  • Enrollment: 798 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 19%
  • : Top 50% in PA
  • : 28% (Btm 50%)
  • : 63% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

School Overview

Nazareth Area MiddleSchool's student population of 798 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 56 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
798 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
56 teachers
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School Rankings

Nazareth Area MiddleSchool ranks within the top 50% of all 2,549 schools in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Nazareth Area MiddleSchool is 0.34, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (PA)
#1216 out of 2549 schools
(Top 50%)
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28%
38%
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63%
55%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Nazareth Area MiddleSchool and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
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American Indian
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Asian
5%
4%
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Hispanic
9%
14%
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Black
2%
14%
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White
81%
63%
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Hawaiian
n/a
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Two or more races
3%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.34
This chart display the diversity score of Nazareth Area MiddleSchool and the public school average diversity score of Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
20%
50%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Nazareth Area MiddleSchool and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
1%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Nazareth Area MiddleSchool's ranking?
Nazareth Area MiddleSchool is ranked #1216 out of 2,549 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What schools are Nazareth Area MiddleSchool often compared to?
Nazareth Area MiddleSchoolis often viewed alongside schools like Easton Area MiddleSchool by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
28% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% PA state average), while 63% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
How many students attend Nazareth Area MiddleSchool?
798 students attend Nazareth Area MiddleSchool.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
81% of Nazareth Area MiddleSchool students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Nazareth Area MiddleSchool?
Nazareth Area MiddleSchool has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Nazareth Area MiddleSchool offer ?
Nazareth Area MiddleSchool offers enrollment in grades 7-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Nazareth Area MiddleSchool part of?
Nazareth Area MiddleSchool is part of Nazareth Area SD School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 7-8
  • Enrollment: 798 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 19%
  • : Top 50%
  • : 28% (Btm 50%)
  • : 63% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

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