Lehighton Area Middle School

Summary:

Lehighton Area Middle School is a public middle school serving grades 6-8 in the Lehighton Area School District, located in Lehighton, Pennsylvania. With 513 students, the school faces several challenges, including consistently underperforming on academic measures compared to the state and nearby schools.

Lehighton Area Middle School's proficiency rates on PSSA tests are below the state average in Math (28.7% vs 40.4%), Science (51.2% vs 65.8%), and English Language Arts (47.2% vs 53%). This trend has been consistent over the past few years. Additionally, the school has seen a concerning increase in dropout rates, rising from 0.0% in 2020-2021 to 1.6% in 2022-2023, which is higher than the state average. The school also has a high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 50.62% to 54.61% over the past three school years, significantly higher than the state average.

When compared to nearby middle schools, such as Northampton Area Middle School and Northwestern Lehigh Middle School, Lehighton Area Middle School generally underperforms on academic measures and has lower rankings from SchoolDigger. Despite the school's relatively low student-teacher ratio and higher-than-average spending per student, these resources have not translated into better academic outcomes, suggesting that the district and school leadership may need to focus on addressing underlying factors that contribute to these persistent challenges, particularly in addressing educational equity concerns for different student subgroups.


Detail:

Public 6-8

 301 Beaver Run Rd
       Lehighton, PA  18235-1130


(610) 377-6535

District: Lehighton Area School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
472nd of 891 Pennsylvania Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $15,612 Help


Students who attend Lehighton Area Middle School usually attend:

High:    Lehighton Area High School

Feeder schools for Lehighton Area Middle School:

Elementary:    Lehighton Area Elementary Center

Student/teacher ratio:  11.1 Help
Number of students:  504

Racial breakdown:

White:
83.9%
Hispanic:
9.7%
Two or more races:
3.8%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  49.8% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Lehighton Area Middle School ranks worse than 53% of middle schools in Pennsylvania. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 49.02. (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 (83.9%), Hispanic (9.7%), two or more races (3.8%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 49.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Lehighton Area Middle School is 11.1. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Lehighton Area Middle School is $15,612.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Lehighton Area Middle School:

SchoolDigger ranks Lehighton Area Middle School 472nd of 891 Pennsylvania public middle schools. (See Lehighton Area Middle School in the ranking list.)

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Lehighton Area School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Lehighton Area School District 320th of 610 Pennsylvania school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Lehighton Area Middle School

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Rank History for all students at Lehighton Area Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 62.36 285th 643 55.7%
2004 62.96 297th 663 55.2%
2005 43.40 463rd 687 32.6%
2006 61.75 320th 736 56.5%
2007 60.03 351st 749 53.1%
2008 70.43 219th 753 70.9%
2009 61.79 337th 770 56.2%
2010 72.43 213th 805 73.5%
2011 67.23 303rd 825 63.3%
2012 59.53 412th 834 50.6%
2013 55.05 425th 758 43.9%
2014 50.31 439th 728 39.7%
2015 57.39 372nd 835 55.4%
2016 61.28 359th 870 58.7%
2017 63.45 326th 877 62.8%
2018 54.57 433rd 861 49.7%
2019 58.66 409th 891 54.1%
2021 49.12 423rd 797 46.9%
2022 51.01 454th 883 48.6%
2023 47.78 496th 893 44.5%
2024 49.02 472nd 891 47.0%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Lehighton Area Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 46.06 475th 874 45.7%
2024 42.73 518th 877 40.9%
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Rank History for Female students at Lehighton Area Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 44.61 512th 860 40.5%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Lehighton Area Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 32.52 439th 660 33.5%
2024 30.99 462nd 672 31.3%
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Rank History for Male students at Lehighton Area Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 51.20 423rd 870 51.4%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Lehighton Area Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 53.44 150th 362 58.6%
2024 51.33 155th 362 57.2%
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Rank History for White students at Lehighton Area Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 28.73 519th 681 23.8%
2024 29.95 500th 673 25.7%
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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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Enrollment information for Lehighton Area Middle School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 432 0 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 434
1989 400 0 2 1 0 n/a n/a 0 403
1990 370 0 1 3 1 n/a n/a 0 375
1991 358 0 1 2 0 n/a n/a 0 361
1992 385 1 3 2 0 n/a n/a 0 391
1993 411 2 0 3 0 n/a n/a 0 416
1994 789 3 1 3 2 n/a n/a 0 798
1995 771 4 7 3 0 n/a n/a 0 785
1996 771 4 7 3 0 n/a n/a 0 785
1997 789 4 5 0 2 n/a n/a 0 800
1998 753 2 6 2 1 n/a n/a 0 764
1999 775 1 8 2 1 n/a n/a 0 787
2000 799 4 4 4 0 n/a n/a 0 811
2001 852 1 2 4 1 n/a n/a 0 860
2002 833 7 4 1 0 n/a n/a 0 845
2003 833 7 4 1 0 n/a n/a 0 845
2004 779 9 4 5 0 n/a n/a 0 797
2005 761 9 3 13 0 n/a n/a 0 786
2006 725 10 2 17 0 n/a n/a 0 754
2007 691 4 2 16 2 n/a n/a 0 715
2008 737 10 2 20 3 n/a n/a 0 772
2009 703 12 3 17 3 n/a n/a 0 738
2010 693 16 2 20 4 n/a n/a 1 736
2011 682 6 0 17 4 2 1 0 712
2012 697 8 0 16 4 0 0 0 725
2013 695 8 1 15 3 1 3 0 726
2014 684 12 5 18 2 2 4 0 727
2015 681 17 4 26 3 2 4 0 737
2016 719 13 7 30 2 2 10 0 783
2017 702 15 6 32 2 1 17 0 775
2018 691 11 3 29 2 2 14 0 752
2019 532 9 3 26 1 2 9 0 582
2020 506 12 3 42 1 3 14 0 581
2021 474 6 1 40 1 3 17 0 542
2022 474 15 4 47 0 2 19 0 561
2023 439 10 3 46 2 1 12 0 513
2024 423 7 3 49 2 1 19 0 504

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 Lehighton Area Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 434 27.0 16.0 n/a
1989 403 27.0 14.9 n/a
1990 375 27.0 13.8 0
1991 361 27.0 13.3 n/a
1992 391 27.3 14.3 n/a
1993 416 27.0 15.4 n/a
1994 798 47.0 17.0 n/a
1995 785 47.0 16.7 n/a
1996 785 47.0 16.7 n/a
1997 800 49.0 16.3 n/a
1998 764 49.0 15.6 n/a
1999 787 49.0 16.1 n/a
2000 811 50.0 16.2 21.5
2001 860 51.0 16.9 24.5
2002 845 55.5 15.2 22.1
2003 845 55.5 15.2 22.1
2004 797 54.5 14.6 25.7
2005 786 53.5 14.7 23.8
2006 754 54.5 13.8 26
2007 715 54.5 13.1 26.3
2008 772 56.9 13.6 27.3
2009 738 56.3 13.1 31.6
2010 736 55.9 13.1 34.8
2011 712 55.6 12.8 36.2
2012 725 57.5 12.6 38.2
2013 726 57.1 12.7 44.4
2014 727 56.2 12.9 44.8
2015 737 56.0 13.1 47.6
2016 783 56.0 13.9 51
2017 775 55.1 14.0 49
2018 752 55.1 13.6 51.3
2019 582 42.9 13.5 50
2020 581 43.4 13.3 55.8
2021 542 40.2 13.4 54.6
2022 561 53.2 10.5 50.6
2023 513 50.2 10.2 52.2
2024 504 45.1 11.1 49.8

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 Lehighton Area Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 434 27.0 16.0 n/a
1989 403 27.0 14.9 n/a
1990 375 27.0 13.8 0
1991 361 27.0 13.3 n/a
1992 391 27.3 14.3 n/a
1993 416 27.0 15.4 n/a
1994 798 47.0 17.0 n/a
1995 785 47.0 16.7 n/a
1996 785 47.0 16.7 n/a
1997 800 49.0 16.3 n/a
1998 764 49.0 15.6 n/a
1999 787 49.0 16.1 n/a
2000 811 50.0 16.2 21.5
2001 860 51.0 16.9 24.5
2002 845 55.5 15.2 22.1
2003 845 55.5 15.2 22.1
2004 797 54.5 14.6 25.7
2005 786 53.5 14.7 23.8
2006 754 54.5 13.8 26
2007 715 54.5 13.1 26.3
2008 772 56.9 13.6 27.3
2009 738 56.3 13.1 31.6
2010 736 55.9 13.1 34.8
2011 712 55.6 12.8 36.2
2012 725 57.5 12.6 38.2
2013 726 57.1 12.7 44.4
2014 727 56.2 12.9 44.8
2015 737 56.0 13.1 47.6
2016 783 56.0 13.9 51
2017 775 55.1 14.0 49
2018 752 55.1 13.6 51.3
2019 582 42.9 13.5 50
2020 581 43.4 13.3 55.8
2021 542 40.2 13.4 54.6
2022 561 53.2 10.5 50.6
2023 513 50.2 10.2 52.2
2024 504 45.1 11.1 49.8

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 Lehighton Area Middle School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $62 (0.4%) $14,051 (99.6%) $14,113
2020 $24 (0.2%) $14,108 (99.8%) $14,132
2021 $365 (2.4%) $14,905 (97.6%) $15,270
2022 $1,451 (9.3%) $14,160 (90.7%) $15,612

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Lehighton Area 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 409th of 891 Middle schoolsRanks 496th of 893 Middle schools
 9.6%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
6th Grade Math (Lehighton Area Middle School)30.931.2
 0.3%
   6th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)3936.4
 2.6%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Lehighton Area Middle School)61.749.7
 12%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)6355.6
 7.4%
7th Grade Math (Lehighton Area Middle School)28.227.4
 0.8%
   7th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)38.233.2
 5%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Lehighton Area Middle School)55.543
 12.5%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)60.554.5
 6%
8th Grade Math (Lehighton Area Middle School)40.322.3
 18%
   8th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)32.226
 6.2%
8th Grade Science (Lehighton Area Middle School)68.961.1
 7.8%
   8th Grade Science (Pennsylvania)58.257
 1.2%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Lehighton Area Middle School)61.244.8
 16.4%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)57.952.8
 5.1%
All Grades Math (Lehighton Area Middle School)33.527
 6.5%
   All Grades Math (Pennsylvania)42.439.3
 3.1%
All Grades Science (Lehighton Area Middle School)68.961.1
 7.8%
   All Grades Science (Pennsylvania)6865.6
 2.4%
All Grades English Language Arts (Lehighton Area Middle School)59.745.7
 14%
   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 Students582513
 11.9%
African American910
 11.1%
American Indian12
 100%
Asian33
Hispanic2646
 76.9%
Pacific Islander21
 50%
White532439
 17.5%
Two or More Races912
 33.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients50%52.2%
 2.2%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Lehighton Area Middle School

In the 2023-24 school year, 504 students attended Lehighton Area Middle School.

Lehighton Area Middle School ranks 472nd of 891 Pennsylvania middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Students who attend Lehighton Area Middle School usually go on to attend Lehighton Area High School

Students at Lehighton Area Middle School are 84% White, 10% Hispanic, 4% Two or more races, 1% African American.


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