Northwestern Lehigh Middle School vs. Lower Macungie Middle School
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School Overview
School
Overview
Serving 440 students in grades 6-8, Northwestern Lehigh Middle School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 39% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 1,041 students in grades 6-8, Lower Macungie Middle School 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 38% (which is equal to the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 64% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
6-8
6-8
Total Students
440 students
1,041 students
Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
87 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
12:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1131 out of 2733 schools in PA
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#1189 out of 2733 schools in PA
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
65%
64%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
54%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 6 Students
150
321
Grade 7 Students
135
375
Grade 8 Students
155
345
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
4%
% Hispanic
4%
24%
% Black
1%
5%
% White
91%
62%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
5%
Diversity Score
0.17
0.56
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
23%
37%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%