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#253 of 873 private schools in PA

Top 29% of private schools

Moravian Academy Middle School

Middle School · Bethlehem, PA

A private middle school in Bethlehem, PA serving grades 6th – 8th.

Private

11 W MARKET ST, Bethlehem, PA 18018

  • 7.3:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Preliminary

What this rating measures

This rating reflects classroom size, instructional time, student diversity, community resources, and school characteristics. Private schools are ranked against other private schools in PA.

Classroom Attention
?Student-teacher ratio calibrated against other private schools. Lower ratios mean more individual attention. (30% of overall score)
A-8.3 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio7.3:1
Instructional Commitment
?Total annual instructional hours based on school day length and days per year. (15% of overall score)
A8.6 / 10
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School Day Length7 hours
Annual Instructional Hours1,260
Diversity & Inclusion
?Racial and ethnic diversity of the student body using Simpson's diversity index. (20% of overall score)
C+3.7 / 10
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Diversity Index3%
Community Context

Data not available

School Profile
?Enrollment size and grade span breadth — indicators of program depth and peer community. (15% of overall score)
A-8.4 / 10
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Enrollment138
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Score basis: Private school model

Data coverage: 80% of scoring components had data

Components scored: 4 of 5

Ranking pool: Private schools in PA

Test scores

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Test score data not yet available for this school.

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The neighborhood

Where Moravian Academy Middle School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 86Very Walkable
  • Transit 43Some Transit
  • Bike 52Bikeable
  • City Safety: High1,583/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Bethlehem), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$71,968

Median home value

$224,000

Median rent

$1,261/mo

College educated

37.1%

Homeownership

54.2%

Poverty rate

15.9%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 18018; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Student demographicsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)

White98.6%
Black1.4%

Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

3 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Broughal MSEnrollment path unverified3.96–80.8 mi496Compare →
Nitschmann MSEnrollment path unverified4.66–81.1 mi735Compare →
Northeast MSEnrollment path unverified3.96–81.1 mi707Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Moravian Academy Middle School is listed in Bethlehem, PA; verify the current enrollment path directly.

About Moravian Academy Middle School

Moravian Academy Middle School is a private middle school in Bethlehem, PA, serving approximately 138 students in grades 6th-8th with a 7.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 out of 10 and ranks #253 of 873 private schools in PA.

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Moravian Academy Middle School

What grades does Moravian Academy Middle School serve?

Moravian Academy Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.

How many students attend Moravian Academy Middle School?

Moravian Academy Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 138 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Moravian Academy Middle School?

The student-teacher ratio at Moravian Academy Middle School is 7.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does Moravian Academy Middle School rank in PA?

Moravian Academy Middle School ranks #253 of 873 private schools in PA.

What is Moravian Academy Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?

Moravian Academy Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is Moravian Academy Middle School a private school?

Yes, Moravian Academy Middle School is a private coeducational school with a Brethren affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.

Is Moravian Academy Middle School a religious school?

Moravian Academy Middle School has a Brethren religious affiliation.

School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)

Grades
6th – 8th
Enrollment
138
Gender Split
50% M / 50% F
Student-Teacher Ratio
7.3:1
Teachers (FTE)
19
Type
private
Coed Status
coed
Affiliation
Brethren
School Day
7 hours
Days Per Year
180 days
Setting
Small City
County
Northampton County
Area population (ZIP 18018)
32,253
Area average commute
21.2 min
Area median age
39.5
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) · SY 2021–22 · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 18018; this does not measure the attendance area.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2021–22

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