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#2551 of 2,846 schools in PA
Northampton Area MS
Middle School · Northampton Area Sd · Northampton, PA
A Northampton Area Sd middle school where students score 17 points below what's typical for similar communities.
1617 Laubach Ave, Northampton, PA 18067
- Math 29% vs PA 36% (2024)
- Reading 48% vs PA 53% (2024)
- 14.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Northampton Area MS score 38% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 55%).
2024 PSSA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. PA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 40 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 38% recently.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 44% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 62% (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 36 test records from PA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
47%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Northampton 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 37Car-Dependent
- Bike 42Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Average394/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Northampton), 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
$89,965
Median home value
$265,400
Median rent
$1,244/mo
College educated
26.7%
Homeownership
77.4%
Poverty rate
5.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 18067; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Catasauqua MSEnrollment path unverified | 5.3 | 5–8 | 2.3 mi | 468 | Compare → |
| Whitehall-coplay MSEnrollment path unverified | 4.9 | 6–8 | 2.8 mi | 998 | Compare → |
| Centennial School Lehigh UnivPrivate · tuition | 8.1private | 2–12 | 3.9 mi | 72 | Compare → |
| Lehigh Valley Academy Regional CsCharter · enrollment unverified | 6.5 | K–12 | 4.1 mi | 1,847 | 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.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Northampton Area Sd
- Schools in district
- 6
- Rank in district
- #6 of 6
- District spending per student
- $18,383NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 8.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
Northampton Area MS is listed in Northampton Area SD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Northampton Area MS
Northampton Area MS is a public middle school in Northampton, PA, part of Northampton Area Sd, serving approximately 1,235 students in grades 6th-8th with a 14.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.9 out of 10 and ranks #2,551 of 2,846 schools in PA. State assessment records show 44% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 62% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Northampton Area MS
What grades does Northampton Area MS serve?
Northampton Area MS serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Northampton Area MS?
Northampton Area MS has an enrollment of approximately 1,235 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Northampton Area MS?
The student-teacher ratio at Northampton Area MS is 14.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Northampton Area MS rank in PA?
Northampton Area MS ranks #2,551 of 2,846 schools in PA.
What is Northampton Area MS's MySchoolScout rating?
Northampton Area MS has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.9 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 Northampton Area MS?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Northampton Area MS has 44% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 62% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Northampton Area MS a charter school?
No, Northampton Area MS is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Northampton Area MS a Title I school?
No, Northampton Area MS is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Northampton Area MS?
47.0% of students at Northampton 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
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 1,235
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 83
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Northampton County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 17.7%
- Phone
- (610) 262-7817
- Area population (ZIP 18067)
- 19,490
- Area average commute
- 27.1 min
- Area median age
- 45.2
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 18067; 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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