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#1721 of 2,846 schools in PA
Nazareth Area MS
Middle School · Nazareth Area Sd · Nazareth, PA
A Nazareth Area Sd middle school where students score 4 points below what's typical for similar communities.
94 Friedenstahl Ave, Nazareth, PA 18064
- Math 46% vs PA 35% (2024)
- Reading 71% vs PA 53% (2024)
- 12.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Nazareth Area MS score 58% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 62%).
2024 PSSA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. PA average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 13 points since 2020, reaching 58% in 2024.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 60% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 76% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 34 test records from PA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
28.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Nazareth Area MS 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 12Car-Dependent
- Bike 25Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated758/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Nazareth), 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
$102,857
Median home value
$354,700
Median rent
$1,235/mo
College educated
37.8%
Homeownership
76.4%
Poverty rate
5.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 18064; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
1 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Easton Area MSEnrollment path unverified | 6.5 | 6–8 | 3.8 mi | 1,904 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Nazareth Area Sd
- Schools in district
- 6
- Rank in district
- #6 of 6
- District spending per student
- $17,647NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 4.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Nazareth Area MS is listed in Nazareth Area SD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Nazareth Area MS
Nazareth Area MS is a public middle school in Nazareth, PA, part of Nazareth Area Sd, serving approximately 747 students in grades 7th-8th with a 12.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.8 out of 10 and ranks #1,721 of 2,846 schools in PA. State assessment records show 60% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 76% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Nazareth Area MS
What grades does Nazareth Area MS serve?
Nazareth Area MS serves students in grades 7th through 8th.
How many students attend Nazareth Area MS?
Nazareth Area MS has an enrollment of approximately 747 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Nazareth Area MS?
The student-teacher ratio at Nazareth Area MS is 12.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Nazareth Area MS rank in PA?
Nazareth Area MS ranks #1,721 of 2,846 schools in PA.
What is Nazareth Area MS's MySchoolScout rating?
Nazareth Area MS has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.8 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Nazareth Area MS?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Nazareth Area MS has 60% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 76% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Nazareth Area MS a charter school?
No, Nazareth Area MS is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Nazareth Area MS a Title I school?
No, Nazareth Area MS is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Nazareth Area MS?
28.6% of students at Nazareth Area MS qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 7th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 747
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 59
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Northampton County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 18.3%
- Phone
- (610) 759-3350
- Area population (ZIP 18064)
- 27,073
- Area average commute
- 27.9 min
- Area median age
- 45.5
Official sources & links
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 Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 PSSA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 PSSA. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 PSSA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 PSSA. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · 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 the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment 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 18064; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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