Serving 425 students in grades 6-8, Northwestern Lehigh Middle School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 38% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 6-8
Enrollment: 425 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
Minority Enrollment: 11%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 50% in PA
Math Proficiency
: 38% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 65% (Top 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 60-64% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Northwestern Lehigh Middle School ranks within the top 50% of all 2,733 schools in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Northwestern Lehigh Middle School is 0.21, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
What is Northwestern Lehigh Middle School's ranking?
Northwestern Lehigh Middle School is ranked #1164 out of 2,733 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
38% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% PA state average), while 65% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
How many students attend Northwestern Lehigh Middle School?
425 students attend Northwestern Lehigh Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
89% of Northwestern Lehigh Middle School students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Northwestern Lehigh Middle School?
Northwestern Lehigh Middle School has a student ration of 13:1, which is equal to the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Northwestern Lehigh Middle School offer ?
Northwestern Lehigh Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Northwestern Lehigh Middle School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 6-8
Enrollment: 425 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
Minority Enrollment: 11%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 50%
Math Proficiency
: 38% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 65% (Top 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 60-64% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
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