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#1432 of 2,846 schools in PA
Northwestern Lehigh MS
Middle School · Northwestern Lehigh Sd · New Tripoli, PA
A Northwestern Lehigh Sd middle school where students score 12 points below what's typical for similar communities.
6636 Northwest Rd, New Tripoli, PA 18066
- Math 37% vs PA 36% (2024)
- Reading 68% vs PA 53% (2024)
- 12.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Northwestern Lehigh MS score 52% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 64%).
2024 PSSA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. PA average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 5 points since 2020, reaching 52% in 2024.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 52% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 71% (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
25.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.
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Where Northwestern 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 6Car-Dependent
- Bike 24Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$110,221
Median home value
$322,500
Median rent
$1,078/mo
College educated
32.7%
Homeownership
86%
Poverty rate
3.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 18066; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
1 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blue Mountain Christian Day SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | 1–8 | 3.1 mi | 19 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Northwestern Lehigh Sd
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #3 of 4
- District spending per student
- $19,950NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 4.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
Northwestern Lehigh MS is listed in Northwestern Lehigh SD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Northwestern Lehigh MS
Northwestern Lehigh MS is a public middle school in New Tripoli, PA, part of Northwestern Lehigh Sd, serving approximately 425 students in grades 6th-8th with a 12.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.4 out of 10 and ranks #1,432 of 2,846 schools in PA. State assessment records show 52% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 71% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Northwestern Lehigh MS
What grades does Northwestern Lehigh MS serve?
Northwestern Lehigh MS serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Northwestern Lehigh MS?
Northwestern Lehigh MS has an enrollment of approximately 425 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Northwestern Lehigh MS?
The student-teacher ratio at Northwestern Lehigh MS is 12.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Northwestern Lehigh MS rank in PA?
Northwestern Lehigh MS ranks #1,432 of 2,846 schools in PA.
What is Northwestern Lehigh MS's MySchoolScout rating?
Northwestern Lehigh MS has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.4 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 Northwestern Lehigh MS?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Northwestern Lehigh MS has 52% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 71% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Northwestern Lehigh MS a charter school?
No, Northwestern Lehigh MS is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Northwestern Lehigh MS a Title I school?
No, Northwestern Lehigh MS is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Northwestern Lehigh MS?
25.6% of students at Northwestern 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
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 425
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 34
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Lehigh County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 8.9%
- Phone
- (610) 298-8661
- Area population (ZIP 18066)
- 5,837
- Area average commute
- 28.8 min
- Area median age
- 43.6
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 18066; 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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