Northeast Middle School

Summary:

Northeast Middle School is a public middle school located in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, serving 725 students in grades 6-8. The school is part of the Bethlehem Area School District, which is ranked 451 out of 610 school districts in the state and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Northeast Middle School consistently ranks in the bottom half of Pennsylvania middle schools, with a statewide ranking between 522-699 over the past 10 years. Its performance on PSSA tests is significantly below the state and district averages across all grades and subjects. The school struggles to serve its diverse student population effectively, with particularly low rankings for African American, Hispanic, English Language Learner, and Low Socioeconomic Status students. Northeast Middle School has also seen a steady increase in its dropout rates, rising from 0.8% in 2020-2021 to 1.6% in 2022-2023, which is higher than the state average. The school has a very high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 66.22% to 74.62% over the past three years, indicating a high level of economic disadvantage among the student population.

When compared to other middle schools in the Bethlehem Area School District, such as East Hills Middle School and Nitschmann Middle School, Northeast Middle School consistently underperforms. Examining schools outside the district, such as Saucon Valley Middle School and Southern Lehigh Middle School, reveals stark contrasts in academic performance, with these schools consistently ranking in the top 20% of Pennsylvania middle schools and having much higher proficiency rates on PSSA tests. The high percentage of students from low-income backgrounds at Northeast Middle School likely contributes to the school's academic struggles, as research has shown that students from disadvantaged backgrounds often face additional barriers to learning.


Detail:

Public 6-8

 1170 Fernwood St
       Bethlehem, PA  18018-3016


(610) 868-8581

District: Bethlehem Area School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
699th of 891 Pennsylvania Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $18,098 Help


Students who attend Northeast Middle School usually attend:

High:    Liberty High School

Feeder schools for Northeast Middle School:

Elementary:    Freemansburg Elementary School
    Lincoln Elementary School
    Marvine Elementary School
    Thomas Jefferson Elementary School
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Student/teacher ratio:  11.9 Help
Number of students:  725

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
59.6%
White:
24.3%
African American:
11.2%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  74.6% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Northeast Middle School ranks worse than 78.5% of middle schools in Pennsylvania. It also ranks 3rd among 4 ranked middle schools in the Bethlehem Area School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 18.98. (See more...)
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The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (59.6%), White (24.3%), African American (11.2%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 74.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Northeast Middle School is 11.9, which is the 2nd best among 4 middle schools in the Bethlehem Area School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Northeast Middle School is $18,098, which is the 2nd highest among 4 middle schools in the Bethlehem Area School District.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Northeast Middle School:

SchoolDigger ranks Northeast Middle School 699th of 891 Pennsylvania public middle schools. (See Northeast Middle School in the ranking list.)

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Bethlehem Area School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Bethlehem Area School District 451st of 610 Pennsylvania school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Northeast Middle School

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Rank History for all students at Northeast Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 57.23 327th 643 49.1%
2004 54.76 371st 663 44.0%
2005 51.97 405th 687 41.0%
2006 36.26 537th 736 27.0%
2007 51.05 454th 749 39.4%
2008 56.42 390th 753 48.2%
2009 52.93 448th 770 41.8%
2010 52.66 485th 805 39.8%
2011 45.88 550th 825 33.3%
2012 46.56 550th 834 34.1%
2013 36.23 565th 758 25.5%
2014 38.03 524th 728 28.0%
2015 41.33 526th 835 37.0%
2016 44.08 527th 870 39.4%
2017 42.69 531st 877 39.5%
2018 44.46 519th 861 39.7%
2019 46.13 522nd 891 41.4%
2021 36.04 532nd 797 33.2%
2022 25.69 635th 883 28.1%
2023 23.05 668th 893 25.2%
2024 18.98 699th 891 21.5%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Northeast Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 24.66 127th 143 11.2%
2024 19.36 146th 150 2.7%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Northeast Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 22.10 689th 874 21.2%
2024 16.82 743rd 877 15.3%
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Rank History for Female students at Northeast Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 18.22 689th 860 19.9%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Northeast Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 19.23 593rd 660 10.2%
2024 25.22 531st 672 21.0%
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Rank History for Male students at Northeast Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 19.71 687th 870 21.0%
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Rank History for African American students at Northeast Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 37.79 241st 421 42.8%
2024 32.35 262nd 408 35.8%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Northeast Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 27.79 271st 362 25.1%
2024 22.35 297th 362 18.0%
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Rank History for White students at Northeast Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 34.01 467th 681 31.4%
2024 26.90 527th 673 21.7%
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Data source: test scores: Pennsylvania Dept of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: Pennsylvania Dept of Education

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Reviews:
Facebook Profile Picture by a parent on FaceBook
Friday, January 21, 2011

Open Quote This school is the best kept secret....Really GREAT for my son!!!! They really work with you....And communicate also....not like the other school.... Close Quote


by a parent on FaceBook
Monday, January 3, 2011

Open Quote My child attends 6th grade at Northeast Middle School. He loves going to school every day & enjoys all of the extra afterschool activities that are offered. This school has many dedicated teachers and the principals & staff are also great. There is a diverse student body which replicates the real world we live in. The PTO & Band organizations are top notch. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Northeast Middle School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 521 47 7 122 0 n/a n/a 0 697
1989 523 41 14 131 0 n/a n/a 0 709
1990 525 43 11 135 0 n/a n/a 0 714
1991 501 59 14 144 0 n/a n/a 0 718
1992 527 50 17 153 0 n/a n/a 0 747
1993 537 53 14 227 0 n/a n/a 0 831
1994 519 48 11 201 1 n/a n/a 0 780
1995 501 48 14 228 0 n/a n/a 0 791
1996 501 48 14 228 0 n/a n/a 0 791
1997 486 47 10 232 0 n/a n/a 0 775
1998 452 38 11 252 0 n/a n/a 0 753
1999 440 52 8 242 0 n/a n/a 0 742
2000 438 55 9 250 1 n/a n/a 0 753
2001 428 51 7 244 0 n/a n/a 0 730
2002 436 55 9 262 0 n/a n/a 0 762
2003 436 55 9 262 0 n/a n/a 0 762
2004 439 65 12 304 0 n/a n/a 0 820
2005 418 83 12 291 0 n/a n/a 0 804
2006 416 93 10 325 1 n/a n/a 0 845
2007 391 104 10 308 2 n/a n/a 0 815
2008 386 107 5 304 2 n/a n/a 0 804
2009 386 109 9 330 1 n/a n/a 1 836
2010 349 118 11 349 2 n/a n/a 6 835
2011 334 143 11 368 3 0 0 0 859
2012 322 136 12 373 4 1 1 0 849
2013 298 127 10 386 4 1 2 0 828
2014 285 108 5 376 1 2 1 0 778
2015 277 102 7 371 1 1 5 0 764
2016 280 93 14 381 1 1 9 0 779
2017 265 119 16 375 1 0 11 0 787
2018 246 119 17 389 1 0 14 0 786
2019 228 109 12 390 0 0 16 0 755
2020 227 88 8 430 1 0 14 0 768
2021 199 81 7 421 1 0 14 0 723
2022 186 90 9 441 1 0 22 0 749
2023 176 81 13 432 1 0 22 0 725

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Northeast Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 697 48.9 14.2 n/a
1989 709 48.7 14.5 n/a
1990 714 50.0 14.2 0
1991 718 51.3 13.9 n/a
1992 747 54.5 13.7 n/a
1993 831 46.5 17.9 n/a
1994 780 51.0 15.3 n/a
1995 791 51.5 15.4 n/a
1996 791 51.5 15.4 n/a
1997 775 53.9 14.4 n/a
1998 753 53.5 14.1 n/a
1999 742 56.0 13.3 n/a
2000 753 62.0 12.1 48.7
2001 730 66.2 11.0 52.5
2002 762 55.2 13.8 53
2003 762 55.2 13.8 53
2004 820 51.6 15.9 48.3
2005 804 52.6 15.3 50.2
2006 845 55.6 15.2 36.7
2007 815 58.0 14.1 52.9
2008 804 60.6 13.3 30.1
2009 836 61.4 13.6 n/a
2010 835 62.3 13.4 1.1
2011 859 60.4 14.2 69
2012 849 56.2 15.1 69.5
2013 828 59.4 13.9 n/a
2014 778 59.4 13.0 72.4
2015 764 60.0 12.7 72.5
2016 779 60.0 12.9 74.8
2017 787 60.7 12.9 n/a
2018 786 59.5 13.1 76
2019 755 60.0 12.5 75
2020 768 58.5 13.1 n/a
2021 723 58.3 12.4 71.9
2022 749 57.1 13.1 66.2
2023 725 60.5 11.9 74.6

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Northeast Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 697 48.9 14.2 n/a
1989 709 48.7 14.5 n/a
1990 714 50.0 14.2 0
1991 718 51.3 13.9 n/a
1992 747 54.5 13.7 n/a
1993 831 46.5 17.9 n/a
1994 780 51.0 15.3 n/a
1995 791 51.5 15.4 n/a
1996 791 51.5 15.4 n/a
1997 775 53.9 14.4 n/a
1998 753 53.5 14.1 n/a
1999 742 56.0 13.3 n/a
2000 753 62.0 12.1 48.7
2001 730 66.2 11.0 52.5
2002 762 55.2 13.8 53
2003 762 55.2 13.8 53
2004 820 51.6 15.9 48.3
2005 804 52.6 15.3 50.2
2006 845 55.6 15.2 36.7
2007 815 58.0 14.1 52.9
2008 804 60.6 13.3 30.1
2009 836 61.4 13.6 n/a
2010 835 62.3 13.4 1.1
2011 859 60.4 14.2 69
2012 849 56.2 15.1 69.5
2013 828 59.4 13.9 n/a
2014 778 59.4 13.0 72.4
2015 764 60.0 12.7 72.5
2016 779 60.0 12.9 74.8
2017 787 60.7 12.9 n/a
2018 786 59.5 13.1 76
2019 755 60.0 12.5 75
2020 768 58.5 13.1 n/a
2021 723 58.3 12.4 71.9
2022 749 57.1 13.1 66.2
2023 725 60.5 11.9 74.6

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Northeast Middle School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,406 (8.6%) $14,984 (91.4%) $16,389
2020 $964 (6.0%) $15,118 (94.0%) $16,082
2021 $1,427 (8.1%) $16,244 (91.9%) $17,671
2022 $1,420 (7.8%) $16,678 (92.2%) $18,098

Data source: Pennsylvania Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Northeast Middle School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 522nd of 891 Middle schoolsRanks 668th of 893 Middle schools
 16.2%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
6th Grade Math (Northeast Middle School)3621.5
 14.5%
   6th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)3936.4
 2.6%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Northeast Middle School)55.943.3
 12.6%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)6355.6
 7.4%
7th Grade Math (Northeast Middle School)28.512.8
 15.7%
   7th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)38.233.2
 5%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Northeast Middle School)58.830.3
 28.5%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)60.554.5
 6%
8th Grade Math (Northeast Middle School)24.56.5
 18%
   8th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)32.226
 6.2%
8th Grade Science (Northeast Middle School)43.635.2
 8.4%
   8th Grade Science (Pennsylvania)58.257
 1.2%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Northeast Middle School)55.233.6
 21.6%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)57.952.8
 5.1%
All Grades Math (Northeast Middle School)29.513.3
 16.2%
   All Grades Math (Pennsylvania)42.439.3
 3.1%
All Grades Science (Northeast Middle School)43.635.2
 8.4%
   All Grades Science (Pennsylvania)6865.6
 2.4%
All Grades English Language Arts (Northeast Middle School)56.735.7
 21%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)60.953.8
 7.1%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students755725
 4%
African American10981
 25.7%
American Indian01
Asian1213
 8.3%
Hispanic390432
 10.8%
Pacific Islander00
White228176
 22.8%
Two or More Races1622
 37.5%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients75%74.6%
 0.3%


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Students at Northeast Middle School are 60% Hispanic, 24% White, 11% African American, 3% Two or more races, 2% Asian.

Northeast Middle School ranks in the bottom 21.5% of Pennsylvania middle schools.

In the 2022-23 school year, 725 students attended Northeast Middle School.

Students who attend Northeast Middle School usually go on to attend Liberty High School


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