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Middle Schools

Nitschmann Middle School

Bethlehem Area SD · Northampton County · 1002 W. Union Blvd, Bethlehem, PA 18018.0

(610)866-5781

4/10
#321
Rank 321 out of 520
Top 62%
English Language Arts4/10 · #327 · 37th percentile
Mathematics5/10 · #287 · 45th percentile
Science4/10 · #302 · 36th percentile

English Language Arts

Math Trend

Science Trend

School Overview

Nitschmann Middle School sits in Bethlehem, a city with genuine character — think steel-town roots, a thriving arts scene, and the kind of walkable neighborhoods that make Pennsylvania's Lehigh Valley feel like a place people actually put down roots. Scores here land in the middle of the pack statewide, so families who prioritize a well-rounded experience over purely academic intensity may feel right at home. It's a solid choice for kids who thrive in a community-centered environment, especially with everything the greater Bethlehem area offers outside the classroom.

Student Demographics

687 students tested · 2024-25 school year

Ethnicity

White
360 (52%)
Hispanic
222 (32%)
African American
68 (10%)
Multiple Races
19 (3%)
Asian
18 (3%)

Key Indicators

English Learners26 (4%)
Socioeconomically Disadvantaged278 (40%)
Students with Disabilities111 (16%)

Staff & Teachers(2024-25)

731
Enrollment
55
Teachers (FTE)
13.3:1
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 Programs9/10 · #62 · 88th percentile

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

Nearby Libraries

No programs found