Catasauqua Middle School

Summary:

Catasauqua Middle School is a public middle school serving 448 students in grades 5-8 in the Bethlehem Area School District in Catasauqua, Pennsylvania. The school's student population is diverse, with 46.43% White, 38.84% Hispanic, 6.7% African American, 1.12% Asian, 0.45% Native American, and 6.47% two or more races.

Academically, Catasauqua Middle School's performance, as measured by PSSA test scores, is generally below the state and district averages, with proficiency rates in Math (28.8%), Science (54%), and English Language Arts (49.3%) all lower than the state averages. However, the school performs relatively well compared to other Pennsylvania middle schools in certain student subgroups, ranking 133 out of 362 for Hispanic students, 274 out of 681 for White students, and 68 out of 660 for students with disabilities. Additionally, the school has maintained an impressive 0% dropout rate for several years.

When compared to nearby middle schools, Catasauqua Middle School generally performs better than schools in the Allentown City School District, such as Broughal Middle School, South Mountain Middle School, and Francis D Raub Middle School. However, it lags behind schools in the Bethlehem Area School District, such as Nitschmann Middle School, and the Whitehall-Coplay School District, such as Whitehall-Coplay Middle School.


Detail:

Public 5-8

 850 Pine street
       Catasauqua, PA  18032-1013


(610) 264-4341

District: Catasauqua Area School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
444th of 893 Pennsylvania Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $18,430 Help


Students who attend Catasauqua Middle School usually attend:

High:    Catasauqua Senior High School

Feeder schools for Catasauqua Middle School:

Elementary:    Francis H Sheckler Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio:  14.1 Help
Number of students:  448

Racial breakdown:

White:
46.4%
Hispanic:
38.8%
African American:
6.7%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  100% Help


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Compare Details Catasauqua Middle School ranks better than 50.3% of middle schools in Pennsylvania. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 52.39. (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: White (46.4%), Hispanic (38.8%), African American (6.7%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 100% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Catasauqua Middle School is 14.1. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Catasauqua Middle School is $18,430.
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Catasauqua Middle School:

SchoolDigger ranks Catasauqua Middle School 444th of 893 Pennsylvania public middle schools. (See Catasauqua Middle School in the ranking list.)

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Catasauqua Area School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Catasauqua Area School District 440th of 606 Pennsylvania school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Catasauqua Middle School

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Rank History for all students at Catasauqua Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 57.71 321st 643 50.1%
2004 58.43 338th 663 49.0%
2005 49.51 426th 687 38.0%
2006 60.83 335th 736 54.5%
2007 50.67 457th 749 39.0%
2008 56.86 387th 753 48.6%
2009 52.46 453rd 770 41.2%
2010 53.67 465th 805 42.2%
2011 44.79 564th 825 31.6%
2012 47.34 544th 834 34.8%
2013 51.96 454th 758 40.1%
2014 45.70 463rd 728 36.4%
2015 54.98 409th 835 51.0%
2016 53.67 452nd 870 48.0%
2017 50.54 469th 877 46.5%
2018 59.32 380th 861 55.9%
2019 55.84 434th 891 51.3%
2021 36.40 527th 797 33.9%
2022 37.97 569th 883 35.6%
2023 52.39 444th 893 50.3%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Catasauqua Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 59.30 322nd 874 63.2%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Catasauqua Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 77.61 68th 660 89.7%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Catasauqua Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 55.85 133rd 362 63.3%
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Rank History for White students at Catasauqua Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 54.86 274th 681 59.8%
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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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Enrollment information for Catasauqua Middle School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 536 15 3 12 1 n/a n/a 0 567
1989 507 9 3 16 1 n/a n/a 0 536
1990 485 11 2 22 4 n/a n/a 0 524
1991 485 12 3 24 1 n/a n/a 0 525
1992 536 10 4 19 0 n/a n/a 0 569
1993 530 14 7 27 3 n/a n/a 0 581
1994 541 11 10 19 2 n/a n/a 0 583
1995 516 14 2 27 2 n/a n/a 0 561
1996 516 14 2 27 2 n/a n/a 0 561
1997 499 15 5 22 1 n/a n/a 0 542
1998 513 19 7 20 2 n/a n/a 0 561
1999 537 27 9 21 0 n/a n/a 0 594
2000 533 21 4 23 1 n/a n/a 0 582
2001 492 12 5 32 3 n/a n/a 0 544
2002 527 30 7 28 1 n/a n/a 0 593
2003 527 30 7 28 1 n/a n/a 0 593
2004 500 32 3 38 2 n/a n/a 0 575
2005 497 43 2 41 1 n/a n/a 0 584
2006 460 32 6 59 1 n/a n/a 0 558
2007 407 42 7 72 2 n/a n/a 0 530
2008 379 41 9 74 3 n/a n/a 0 506
2009 363 33 8 86 3 n/a n/a 13 506
2010 376 29 11 74 1 n/a n/a 28 519
2011 364 23 8 93 0 1 31 0 520
2012 335 29 5 94 1 1 30 0 495
2013 307 30 5 88 1 1 23 0 455
2014 286 38 5 102 2 0 29 0 462
2015 281 39 4 91 2 0 22 0 439
2016 278 31 7 104 2 0 25 0 447
2017 293 34 5 137 1 0 25 0 495
2018 274 33 6 147 1 0 28 0 489
2019 263 31 3 159 1 0 37 0 494
2020 247 29 2 167 1 0 31 0 477
2021 212 30 1 168 0 0 34 0 445
2022 220 28 4 169 0 0 32 0 453
2023 208 30 5 174 2 0 29 0 448

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 Catasauqua Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 567 36.0 15.7 n/a
1989 536 32.0 16.7 n/a
1990 524 34.0 15.4 0
1991 525 35.0 15.0 n/a
1992 569 39.0 14.5 n/a
1993 581 37.0 15.7 n/a
1994 583 36.0 16.2 n/a
1995 561 33.0 17.0 n/a
1996 561 33.0 17.0 n/a
1997 542 34.0 15.9 n/a
1998 561 34.0 16.5 n/a
1999 594 36.0 16.5 n/a
2000 582 38.0 15.3 17
2001 544 38.0 14.3 19.7
2002 593 39.4 15.1 22.3
2003 593 39.4 15.1 22.3
2004 575 39.4 14.6 19.5
2005 584 40.4 14.5 22.6
2006 558 40.8 13.7 28.9
2007 530 41.8 12.7 35.8
2008 506 44.4 11.4 31
2009 506 40.4 12.5 39.1
2010 519 41.4 12.5 42.4
2011 520 40.4 12.8 36.5
2012 495 31.5 15.6 41.8
2013 455 28.6 15.8 40.7
2014 462 26.4 17.4 47.4
2015 439 25.0 17.5 47.8
2016 447 25.0 17.8 57
2017 495 28.0 17.6 57.6
2018 489 28.0 17.4 55
2019 494 27.0 18.2 64.8
2020 477 28.0 16.9 62.5
2021 445 30.0 14.7 49.9
2022 453 32.7 13.8 57.4
2023 448 31.7 14.1 100

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 Catasauqua Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 567 36.0 15.7 n/a
1989 536 32.0 16.7 n/a
1990 524 34.0 15.4 0
1991 525 35.0 15.0 n/a
1992 569 39.0 14.5 n/a
1993 581 37.0 15.7 n/a
1994 583 36.0 16.2 n/a
1995 561 33.0 17.0 n/a
1996 561 33.0 17.0 n/a
1997 542 34.0 15.9 n/a
1998 561 34.0 16.5 n/a
1999 594 36.0 16.5 n/a
2000 582 38.0 15.3 17
2001 544 38.0 14.3 19.7
2002 593 39.4 15.1 22.3
2003 593 39.4 15.1 22.3
2004 575 39.4 14.6 19.5
2005 584 40.4 14.5 22.6
2006 558 40.8 13.7 28.9
2007 530 41.8 12.7 35.8
2008 506 44.4 11.4 31
2009 506 40.4 12.5 39.1
2010 519 41.4 12.5 42.4
2011 520 40.4 12.8 36.5
2012 495 31.5 15.6 41.8
2013 455 28.6 15.8 40.7
2014 462 26.4 17.4 47.4
2015 439 25.0 17.5 47.8
2016 447 25.0 17.8 57
2017 495 28.0 17.6 57.6
2018 489 28.0 17.4 55
2019 494 27.0 18.2 64.8
2020 477 28.0 16.9 62.5
2021 445 30.0 14.7 49.9
2022 453 32.7 13.8 57.4
2023 448 31.7 14.1 100

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 Catasauqua Middle School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $329 (2.1%) $15,124 (97.9%) $15,453
2020 $447 (2.9%) $14,998 (97.1%) $15,445
2021 $875 (5.3%) $15,750 (94.7%) $16,625
2022 $2,570 (13.9%) $15,859 (86.0%) $18,430

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Catasauqua Middle School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 434th of 891 Middle schoolsRanks 444th of 893 Middle schools
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Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
5th Grade Math (Catasauqua Middle School)29.431
 1.6%
   5th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)4342.7
 0.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Catasauqua Middle School)49.639
 10.6%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)58.553.6
 4.9%
6th Grade Math (Catasauqua Middle School)23.927.1
 3.2%
   6th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)3936.4
 2.6%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Catasauqua Middle School)56.650.9
 5.7%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)6355.6
 7.4%
7th Grade Math (Catasauqua Middle School)3934.6
 4.4%
   7th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)38.233.2
 5%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Catasauqua Middle School)68.956.9
 12%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)60.554.5
 6%
8th Grade Math (Catasauqua Middle School)28.121.1
 7%
   8th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)32.226
 6.2%
8th Grade Science (Catasauqua Middle School)56.854
 2.8%
   8th Grade Science (Pennsylvania)58.257
 1.2%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Catasauqua Middle School)66.450.7
 15.7%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)57.952.8
 5.1%
All Grades Math (Catasauqua Middle School)3028.8
 1.2%
   All Grades Math (Pennsylvania)42.439.3
 3.1%
All Grades Science (Catasauqua Middle School)56.854
 2.8%
   All Grades Science (Pennsylvania)6865.6
 2.4%
All Grades English Language Arts (Catasauqua Middle School)60.149.3
 10.8%
   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 Students494448
 9.3%
African American3130
 3.2%
American Indian12
 100%
Asian35
 66.7%
Hispanic159174
 9.4%
Pacific Islander00
White263208
 20.9%
Two or More Races3729
 21.6%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients64.8%100%
 35.2%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Catasauqua Middle School

Students who attend Catasauqua Middle School usually go on to attend Catasauqua Senior High School

In the 2022-23 school year, 448 students attended Catasauqua Middle School.

Catasauqua Middle School ranks 444th of 893 Pennsylvania middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Students at Catasauqua Middle School are 46% White, 39% Hispanic, 7% African American, 6% Two or more races, 1% Asian.


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