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Lehighton Area Middle School

Lehighton Area SD · Carbon County · 301 Beaver Run Rd, Lehighton, PA 18235.0

(610)377-6535

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4/10
#349
Rank 349 out of 520
Top 67%
English Language Arts4/10 · #350 · 33rd percentile
Mathematics4/10 · #334 · 36th percentile
Science4/10 · #296 · 37th percentile

English Language Arts

Math Trend

Science Trend

School Overview

Nestled in Carbon County's ridge-and-valley countryside, Lehighton Area Middle School serves a tight-knit community where outdoor life — hiking, hunting, and the nearby Lehigh River — is very much part of the culture. Families here tend to be rooted and community-minded, and the school reflects that small-town cohesion even as it works to strengthen its academic profile. It's a good fit for families who value a close community feel and don't mind trading big-city amenities for the kind of place where everyone knows your kid's name.

Student Demographics

451 students tested · 2024-25 school year

Ethnicity

White
375 (83%)
Hispanic
50 (11%)
Multiple Races
19 (4%)
Other
7 (2%)

Key Indicators

English Learners6 (1%)
Socioeconomically Disadvantaged179 (40%)
Students with Disabilities98 (22%)

Staff & Teachers(2024-25)

478
Enrollment
47.1
Teachers (FTE)
10.1:1
Student-Staff Ratio

Community Enrichment Programs

This supplementary score measures the availability of enrichment programs — such as tutoring, music, dance, sports, and arts — within 3 miles of the school. Schools in communities with more diverse and accessible programs score higher.

Nearby Programs5/10 · #263 · 49th percentile

32 programs within 3 miles. Ranked among Middle Schools in Pennsylvania.

Nearby Libraries

No programs found