For the 2024 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 1,948 students in 18018, PA.
The top ranked public middle schools in 18018, PA are Nitschmann MiddleSchool, Northeast MiddleSchool and Lehigh Valley Dual Language Charter School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 18018 have an average math proficiency score of 16% (versus the Pennsylvania public middle school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 52% statewide average). Middle schools in 18018, PA have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Pennsylvania public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Pennsylvania public middle school average of 45% (majority Black).
Best 18018, PA Public Middle Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Nitschmann MiddleSchool
(Math: 25% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1002 W. Union Blvd
Bethlehem, PA 18018
(610) 866-5781
Bethlehem, PA 18018
(610) 866-5781
Grades: 6-8
| 741 students
Rank: #22.
Northeast MiddleSchool
(Math: 10% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1170 Fernwood St
Bethlehem, PA 18018
(610) 868-8581
Bethlehem, PA 18018
(610) 868-8581
Grades: 6-8
| 749 students
Rank: #33.
Lehigh Valley Dual Language Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
675 E Broad Street
Bethlehem, PA 18018
(610) 419-3120
Bethlehem, PA 18018
(610) 419-3120
Grades: K-8
| 458 students
18018, Pennsylvania Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Vitalistic Therapeutic Cs Of The Lehigh (Closed 2016)
Charter School
902 Fourth Avenue
Bethlehem, PA 18018
(610) 861-7570
Bethlehem, PA 18018
(610) 861-7570
Grades: PK-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in 18018, PA?
The top ranked public middle schools in 18018, PA include Nitschmann MiddleSchool, Northeast MiddleSchool and Lehigh Valley Dual Language Charter School.
How many public middle schools are located in 18018, PA?
3 public middle schools are located in 18018, PA.
What is the racial composition of students in 18018, PA?
18018, PA public middle schools minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Pennsylvania public middle schools average of 45% (majority Black).
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