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#1836 of 2,846 schools in PA
Northern Lehigh MS
Middle School · Northern Lehigh Sd · Slatington, PA
A Northern Lehigh Sd middle school where students score 8 points above what's typical for similar communities.
600 Diamond St, Slatington, PA 18080
- Math 28% vs PA 35% (2024)
- Reading 55% vs PA 53% (2024)
- 11.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Northern Lehigh MS score 41% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 33%).
2024 PSSA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. PA average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 12 points since 2020, reaching 41% in 2024.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 39% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 56% (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
100%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Northern Lehigh 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 22Car-Dependent
- Bike 32Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Average684/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Slatington), 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
$73,947
Median home value
$254,200
Median rent
$808/mo
College educated
20.1%
Homeownership
80.1%
Poverty rate
10.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 18080; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
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| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Palmerton Area JhsEnrollment path unverified | 6.3 | 7–8 | 3.5 mi | 271 | 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.
Northern Lehigh Sd
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #4 of 4
- District spending per student
- $18,958NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 10.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
Northern Lehigh MS is listed in Northern Lehigh SD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Northern Lehigh MS
Northern Lehigh MS is a public middle school in Slatington, PA, part of Northern Lehigh Sd, serving approximately 230 students in grades 7th-8th with a 11.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.6 out of 10 and ranks #1,836 of 2,846 schools in PA. State assessment records show 39% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 56% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Northern Lehigh MS
What grades does Northern Lehigh MS serve?
Northern Lehigh MS serves students in grades 7th through 8th.
How many students attend Northern Lehigh MS?
Northern Lehigh MS has an enrollment of approximately 230 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Northern Lehigh MS?
The student-teacher ratio at Northern Lehigh MS is 11.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Northern Lehigh MS rank in PA?
Northern Lehigh MS ranks #1,836 of 2,846 schools in PA.
What is Northern Lehigh MS's MySchoolScout rating?
Northern Lehigh MS has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.6 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 Northern Lehigh MS?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Northern Lehigh MS has 39% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 56% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Northern Lehigh MS a charter school?
No, Northern Lehigh MS is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Northern Lehigh MS a Title I school?
No, Northern Lehigh MS is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Northern Lehigh MS?
100.0% of students at Northern Lehigh 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
- 230
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 20
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Town
- County
- Lehigh County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 14.8%
- Phone
- (610) 767-9812
- Area population (ZIP 18080)
- 11,489
- Area average commute
- 30.6 min
- Area median age
- 40.1
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 18080; 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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