For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 2,864 students in 18017, PA.
The top ranked public middle schools in 18017, PA are Lehigh Valley Academy Regional Charter School and East Hills Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 18017 have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the Pennsylvania public middle school average of 29%), and reading proficiency score of 59% (versus the 52% statewide average). Middle schools in 18017, PA have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Pennsylvania public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Pennsylvania public middle school average of 46% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 18017, PA Public Middle Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Lehigh Valley Academy Regional Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2040 Avenue C
Bethlehem, PA 18017
(610) 866-9660
Bethlehem, PA 18017
(610) 866-9660
Gr: K-12 | 1,847 student Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: #22.
East Hills Middle School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2005 Chester Rd
Bethlehem, PA 18017
(610) 867-0541
Bethlehem, PA 18017
(610) 867-0541
Gr: 6-8 | 1,017 student Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in 18017, PA?
The top ranked public middle schools in 18017, PA include Lehigh Valley Academy Regional Charter School and East Hills Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 18017?
2 public middle schools are located in 18017.
What is the racial composition of students in 18017?
18017 public middle schools minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Pennsylvania public middle schools average of 46% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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