For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 1,903 students in 18018, PA.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 18018, PA are Nitschmann Middle School, Northeast Middle School and Lehigh Valley Dual Language Charter School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 18018 have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the Pennsylvania public middle school average of 29%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 52% statewide average). Middle schools in 18018, PA have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Pennsylvania public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Pennsylvania public middle school average of 47% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 18018, PA Public Middle Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Nitschmann Middle School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1002 W. Union Blvd
Bethlehem, PA 18018
(610) 866-5781
Bethlehem, PA 18018
(610) 866-5781
Gr: 6-8 | 731 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #22.
Northeast Middle School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1170 Fernwood St
Bethlehem, PA 18018
(610) 868-8581
Bethlehem, PA 18018
(610) 868-8581
Gr: 6-8 | 715 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: #33.
Lehigh Valley Dual Language Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
675 E Broad Street
Bethlehem, PA 18018
(610) 419-3120
Bethlehem, PA 18018
(610) 419-3120
Gr: K-8 | 457 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 18018, PA?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 18018, PA include Nitschmann Middle School, Northeast Middle School and Lehigh Valley Dual Language Charter School.
How many public middle schools are located in 18018?
3 public middle schools are located in 18018.
What is the racial composition of students in 18018?
18018 public middle schools minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Pennsylvania public middle schools average of 47% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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