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Northeast Middle School

Bethlehem Area SD · Northampton County · 1170 Fernwood St, Bethlehem, PA 18018.0

(610)868-8581

2/10
#454
Rank 454 out of 520
Top 87%
English Language Arts2/10 · #452 · 13th percentile
Mathematics2/10 · #438 · 16th percentile
Science2/10 · #419 · 11th percentile

English Language Arts

Math Trend

Science Trend

School Overview

Northeast Middle School sits in Bethlehem's north side, a city still very much shaped by its Rust Belt roots and a growing arts and restaurant scene centered around the revitalized SteelStacks cultural campus. The school's academic scores land in the lower range for Pennsylvania middle schools, so families who prioritize academics may want to look closely at what support resources and programs are available before enrolling. That said, Bethlehem itself is an affordable, historically rich community with a strong sense of local pride, and families drawn to its character and cost of living will find a neighborhood that feels genuinely rooted.

Student Demographics

654 students tested · 2024-25 school year

Ethnicity

Hispanic
354 (54%)
White
183 (28%)
African American
91 (14%)
Multiple Races
14 (2%)
Asian
10 (2%)
Other
2 (0%)

Key Indicators

English Learners58 (9%)
Socioeconomically Disadvantaged442 (68%)
Students with Disabilities143 (22%)

Staff & Teachers(2024-25)

715
Enrollment
53.8
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 · #73 · 86th percentile

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

Nearby Libraries

No programs found