Catasauqua MS vs Northampton Area MS
Northampton Area MS has a higher overall rating of 6.3/10 compared to 5.2/10. Northampton Area MS is significantly larger with 1,235 students, about 2.6× the size of Catasauqua MS (468). In math proficiency, Northampton Area MS leads at 35.0%.
Attendance data is under correction. A public school's existing Resources & Environment score and overall rating shown here may still reflect an unverified attendance input.
Catasauqua MS
Catasauqua, PA
5.2/10
Middle School5th – 8th
468 students
Northampton Area MS
Northampton, PA
6.3/10
Middle School6th – 8th
1,235 students
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| Metric | Catasauqua MS | Northampton Area MS |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Rating | 5.2 / 10 | 6.3 / 10 |
| Academic Score | 5.5 | 4.6 |
| Growth Score | 3.8 | 8.1 |
| Diversity Index | — | — |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 100% | 47% |
| Environment Score | 7.1 | 5.7 |
| State Rank | #2,068 of 2,848 | #1,434 of 2,848 |
| State Percentile | 27th | 50th |
Test Scores
| Subject | Catasauqua MS | Northampton Area MS |
|---|---|---|
| Math Proficiency | 31.0% | 35.0% |
| Math (State Avg) | — | — |
| ELA Proficiency | 60.0% | 62.0% |
| ELA (State Avg) | — | — |
School Details
| Detail | Catasauqua MS | Northampton Area MS |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Middle School | Middle School |
| Grades | 5th – 8th | 6th – 8th |
| Enrollment | 468 | 1,235 |
| Student-Teacher Ratio | 14.2:1 | 14.9:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 100.0% | 47.0% |
| District | Catasauqua Area SD | Northampton Area SD |
| City | Catasauqua | Northampton |
Neighborhood
| Metric | Catasauqua (18032) | Northampton (18067) |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $79,700 | $89,965 |
| Median Home Value | $213,500 | $265,400 |
| Median Rent | $1,078 | $1,244 |
| College Educated (Bachelor's+) | 29.8% | 26.7% |
| Poverty Rate | 7.0% | 5.1% |
| Avg Commute | 24 min | 27 min |