Is Northwestern Lehigh Middle School a good school?

Northwestern Lehigh Middle School ranks 141 st of 893 Pennsylvania middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Northwestern Lehigh Middle School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 465 students attended Northwestern Lehigh Middle School.

What is the racial makeup of Northwestern Lehigh Middle School?

Students at Northwestern Lehigh Middle School are 90% White, 5% Hispanic, 3% Two or more races, 2% African American.

What high school do graduates of Northwestern Lehigh Middle School attend?

Students who attend Northwestern Lehigh Middle School usually go on to attend Northwestern Lehigh High School

Northwestern Lehigh Middle School

Summary:

Northwestern Lehigh Middle School is a public middle school located in New Tripoli, Pennsylvania, serving 465 students in grades 6-8. The school is part of the Northern Lehigh School District, which is ranked 137 out of 606 districts in the state and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Northwestern Lehigh Middle School consistently performs well academically, with higher proficiency rates on PSSA tests compared to the state average across all subjects and grade levels. In 2022-2023, the school's proficiency rates were 39.8% in Math, 79.4% in Science, and 70.1% in English Language Arts, all exceeding the state averages. The school's student population is predominantly White at 89.89%, which is significantly higher than the racial diversity of some nearby schools, such as Whitehall-Coplay Middle School. Northwestern Lehigh Middle School has also maintained a 0.0% dropout rate for the past five school years and has a relatively low student-teacher ratio of 12.4, suggesting a more personalized learning environment.

When compared to nearby middle schools, Northwestern Lehigh Middle School stands out for its consistent high performance. The school has consistently ranked among the top middle schools in Pennsylvania, with a statewide ranking between 141 and 155 out of 893 schools in the past five years. Its performance on PSSA tests is particularly strong for certain student subgroups, such as White students, low socioeconomic status students, and disabled students, indicating that the school is effectively serving these populations. Additionally, Northwestern Lehigh Middle School has significantly higher proficiency rates in Math, Science, and English Language Arts compared to schools like Whitehall-Coplay Middle School and Northampton Area Middle School.

Detail:

Public 6-8

6636 Northwest Rd
New Tripoli, PA 18066-2006

(610) 298-8661

District: Northwestern Lehigh School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
141^st of 893 Pennsylvania Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $18,615

Students who attend Northwestern Lehigh Middle School usually attend:

High:

Northwestern Lehigh High School

Feeder schools for Northwestern Lehigh Middle School:

Elementary:	Northwestern Lehigh Elementary School
	Weisenberg Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio: 12.4

Number of students: 465

Racial breakdown:

White:

89.9%

Hispanic:

4.5%

Two or more races:

2.8%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 25.4%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Northwestern Lehigh Middle School ranks better than 84.2% of middle schools in Pennsylvania. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 80.73. (See more...)

The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (89.9%), Hispanic (4.5%), two or more races (2.8%). (See more...)

Compare Details 25.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Northwestern Lehigh Middle School is 12.4. (See more...)

Compare Northwestern Lehigh Middle School employs 37.2 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Northwestern Lehigh Middle School is $18,615.

Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Northwestern Lehigh Middle School:

SchoolDigger ranks Northwestern Lehigh Middle School 141^st of 893 Pennsylvania public middle schools. (See Northwestern Lehigh Middle School in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

Disabled students:

White students:

Northwestern Lehigh School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Northwestern Lehigh School District 137^th of 606 Pennsylvania school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Northwestern Lehigh Middle School

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Rank History for all students at Northwestern Lehigh Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	PA State Percentile
2003	75.83	162^nd	643	74.8%
2004	72.60	194^th	663	70.7%
2005	83.16	100^th	687	85.4%
2006	70.82	211^th	736	71.3%
2007	71.88	205^th	749	72.6%
2008	80.42	101^st	753	86.6%
2009	74.17	182^nd	770	76.4%
2010	73.98	183^rd	805	77.3%
2011	70.00	257^th	825	68.8%
2012	70.46	271^st	834	67.5%
2013	75.31	179^th	758	76.4%
2014	75.61	156^th	728	78.6%
2015	78.61	154^th	835	81.6%
2016	76.62	180^th	870	79.3%
2017	75.12	200^th	877	77.2%
2018	77.40	177^th	861	79.4%
2019	79.07	160^th	891	82.0%
2021	77.07	141^st	797	82.3%
2022	78.22	155^th	883	82.4%
2023	80.73	141^st	893	84.2%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Northwestern Lehigh Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	70.03	199^th	874	77.2%

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Rank History for Disabled students at Northwestern Lehigh Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	73.98	89^th	660	86.5%

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Rank History for White students at Northwestern Lehigh Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	70.81	158^th	681	76.8%

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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.

Data source: Pennsylvania Dept of Education

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Enrollment information for Northwestern Lehigh Middle School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
1993	696	3	4	11	0	n/a	n/a	714
1994	688	5	3	12	0	n/a	n/a	708
1995	707	1	3	9	0	n/a	n/a	720
1996	707	1	3	9	0	n/a	n/a	720
1997	719	5	3	12	0	n/a	n/a	739
1998	724	5	7	12	1	n/a	n/a	749
1999	699	7	10	7	0	n/a	n/a	723
2000	719	5	9	8	0	n/a	n/a	741
2001	666	4	9	12	1	n/a	n/a	692
2002	743	4	6	11	1	n/a	n/a	765
2003	743	4	6	11	1	n/a	n/a	765
2004	719	5	5	15	0	n/a	n/a	744
2005	709	6	7	15	2	n/a	n/a	739
2006	698	4	8	16	2	n/a	n/a	728
2007	707	2	8	17	3	n/a	n/a	737
2008	692	4	8	19	2	n/a	n/a	725
2009	675	7	4	22	1	n/a	n/a	709
2010	520	5	3	16	1	n/a	n/a	545
2011	482	10	4	30	2	1	1	530
2012	508	7	8	29	2	1	1	556
2013	502	6	13	29	2	1	1	554
2014	502	6	10	24	1	0	1	544
2015	492	4	8	26	0	0	1	531
2016	484	4	7	32	0	0	0	527
2017	480	4	11	33	1	0	2	531
2018	482	6	10	29	0	0	8	535
2019	466	6	7	27	2	0	10	518
2020	450	9	5	31	4	0	11	510
2021	458	9	3	24	4	0	9	507
2022	425	15	3	21	2	0	15	481
2023	418	10	2	21	1	0	13	465

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 Northwestern Lehigh Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1993	714	35.5	20.1	n/a
1994	708	36.5	19.4	n/a
1995	720	37.8	19.0	n/a
1996	720	37.8	19.0	n/a
1997	739	38.4	19.2	n/a
1998	749	40.2	18.6	n/a
1999	723	40.4	17.9	n/a
2000	741	43.2	17.2	7.3
2001	692	44.0	15.7	5.9
2002	765	48.7	15.7	8.2
2003	765	48.7	15.7	8.2
2004	744	46.0	16.2	7.5
2005	739	47.0	15.7	8.5
2006	728	48.3	15.1	10.6
2007	737	54.8	13.4	11.9
2008	725	53.8	13.5	12.7
2009	709	54.9	12.9	11.8
2010	545	42.8	12.7	9.2
2011	530	39.7	13.3	8.7
2012	556	39.5	14.0	10.3
2013	554	38.7	14.3	14.3
2014	544	39.4	13.8	10.8
2015	531	40.0	13.2	15.4
2016	527	41.0	12.8	16.3
2017	531	42.0	12.6	18.8
2018	535	41.3	12.9	16.3
2019	518	38.8	13.3	15.6
2020	510	39.0	13.0	22
2021	507	38.9	13.0	20.1
2022	481	36.4	13.1	21.8
2023	465	37.2	12.4	25.4

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 Northwestern Lehigh Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1993	714	35.5	20.1	n/a
1994	708	36.5	19.4	n/a
1995	720	37.8	19.0	n/a
1996	720	37.8	19.0	n/a
1997	739	38.4	19.2	n/a
1998	749	40.2	18.6	n/a
1999	723	40.4	17.9	n/a
2000	741	43.2	17.2	7.3
2001	692	44.0	15.7	5.9
2002	765	48.7	15.7	8.2
2003	765	48.7	15.7	8.2
2004	744	46.0	16.2	7.5
2005	739	47.0	15.7	8.5
2006	728	48.3	15.1	10.6
2007	737	54.8	13.4	11.9
2008	725	53.8	13.5	12.7
2009	709	54.9	12.9	11.8
2010	545	42.8	12.7	9.2
2011	530	39.7	13.3	8.7
2012	556	39.5	14.0	10.3
2013	554	38.7	14.3	14.3
2014	544	39.4	13.8	10.8
2015	531	40.0	13.2	15.4
2016	527	41.0	12.8	16.3
2017	531	42.0	12.6	18.8
2018	535	41.3	12.9	16.3
2019	518	38.8	13.3	15.6
2020	510	39.0	13.0	22
2021	507	38.9	13.0	20.1
2022	481	36.4	13.1	21.8
2023	465	37.2	12.4	25.4

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 Northwestern Lehigh Middle School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$208 (1.2%)	$17,322 (98.8%)	$17,530
2020	$207 (1.1%)	$17,804 (98.9%)	$18,010
2021	$204 (1.2%)	$17,400 (98.8%)	$17,603
2022	$722 (3.9%)	$17,893 (96.1%)	$18,615

Data source: Pennsylvania Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Northwestern Lehigh Middle School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 160^th of 891 Middle schools	Ranks 141^st of 893 Middle schools	2.2%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
6th Grade Math (Northwestern Lehigh Middle School)	53.8	45.9	7.9%
6th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)	39	36.4	2.6%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Northwestern Lehigh Middle School)	75.7	67.8	7.9%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)	63	55.6	7.4%
7th Grade Math (Northwestern Lehigh Middle School)	49.7	36.1	13.6%
7th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)	38.2	33.2	5%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Northwestern Lehigh Middle School)	69.5	74.3	4.8%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)	60.5	54.5	6%
8th Grade Math (Northwestern Lehigh Middle School)	41.4	37.6	3.8%
8th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)	32.2	26	6.2%
8th Grade Science (Northwestern Lehigh Middle School)	74.5	79.4	4.9%
8th Grade Science (Pennsylvania)	58.2	57	1.2%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Northwestern Lehigh Middle School)	68.7	68.5	0.2%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)	57.9	52.8	5.1%
All Grades Math (Northwestern Lehigh Middle School)	48.2	39.8	8.4%
All Grades Math (Pennsylvania)	42.4	39.3	3.1%
All Grades Science (Northwestern Lehigh Middle School)	74.5	79.4	4.9%
All Grades Science (Pennsylvania)	68	65.6	2.4%
All Grades English Language Arts (Northwestern Lehigh Middle School)	71.1	70.1	1%
All Grades English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)	60.9	53.8	7.1%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	518	465	10.2%
African American	6	10	66.7%
American Indian	2	1	50%
Asian	7	2	71.4%
Hispanic	27	21	22.2%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	466	418	10.3%
Two or More Races	10	13	30%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	15.6%	25.4%	9.7%

Schools Near Northwestern Lehigh Middle School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2023)				Ranking (2022)				PSSA Math (2023)				PSSA Science (2023)		PSSA English Language Arts (2023)				Per Pupil Expenditures (2022)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	SchoolDigger Rating (2023)	Average Standard Score (2022)	Statewide Rank (2022)	State Percentile (2022)	Rank Change from Previous Year	PSSA Math 6th Grade	PSSA Math 7th Grade	PSSA Math 8th Grade	PSSA Math All Grades	PSSA Science 8th Grade	PSSA Science All Grades	PSSA English Language Arts 6th Grade	PSSA English Language Arts 7th Grade	PSSA English Language Arts 8th Grade	PSSA English Language Arts All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Northwestern Lehigh Middle School	Public	6-8	6636 Northwest Rd	New Tripoli	18066	Lehigh County	Northwestern Lehigh School District	No	No	No	No	(610) 298-8661	465	37	12.4	25.4%	418 (89.9%)	10 (2.2%)	21 (4.5%)	2 (0.4%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (2.8%)	80.7	141^st of 893 public middle schools	84.2%		78.2	155^th of 883 public middle schools	82.4%	14	45.9	36.1	37.6	39.8	79.4	79.4	67.8	74.3	68.5	70.1	$18,615	$722	$17,893
Northern Lehigh Middle School	Public	7-8	600 Diamond St	Slatington	18080	Lehigh County	Northern Lehigh School District	No	No	No	No	(610) 767-9812	224	21	10.4	100.0%	167 (74.6%)	3 (1.3%)	47 (21.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (3.1%)	49.9	469^th of 893 public middle schools	47.5%		34.7	585^th of 883 public middle schools	33.7%	116		41.0	9.6	24.9	50.0	50.0		60.0	42.9	51.2	$21,872	$734	$21,138
Orefield Middle School	Public	6-8	2675 PA Route 309	Orefield	18069	Lehigh County	Parkland School District	No	No	No	No	(610) 351-5750	917	75	12.2	36.0%	596 (65.0%)	47 (5.1%)	187 (20.4%)	49 (5.3%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.1%)	37 (4.0%)	85.5	97^th of 893 public middle schools	89.1%		86.1	90^th of 883 public middle schools	89.8%	7	51.9	56.5	35.5	48.1	72.9	72.9	75.0	75.3	67.5	72.7	$17,504	$636	$16,868
Lehighton Area Middle School	Public	6-8	301 Beaver Run Rd	Lehighton	18235	Carbon County	Lehighton Area School District	No	No	No	No	(610) 377-6535	513	50	10.2	52.2%	439 (85.6%)	10 (1.9%)	46 (9.0%)	3 (0.6%)	2 (0.4%)	1 (0.2%)	12 (2.3%)	47.8	496^th of 893 public middle schools	44.5%		51	454^th of 883 public middle schools	48.6%	42	31.2	27.4	22.3	27.0	61.1	61.1	49.7	43.0	44.8	45.7	$15,612	$1,451	$14,160
Springhouse Middle School	Public	6-8	1200 Springhouse Rd	Allentown	18104	Lehigh County	Parkland School District	No	No	No	No	(610) 351-5700	1,344	87	15.5	29.2%	681 (50.7%)	86 (6.4%)	238 (17.7%)	281 (20.9%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.1%)	56 (4.2%)	93.6	33^rd of 893 public middle schools	96.3%		94.8	24^th of 883 public middle schools	97.3%	9	62.4	59.9	49.5	57.4	84.4	84.4	81.8	79.4	79.6	80.3	$17,372	$634	$16,738
Palmerton Area Junior High School	Public	7-8	3529 Fireline Rd	Palmerton	18071	Carbon County	Palmerton Area School District	No	No	No	No	(610) 826-2492	267	19	14.0	41.6%	243 (91.0%)	1 (0.4%)	20 (7.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.1%)	60.1	357^th of 893 public middle schools	60.0%		58.9	368^th of 883 public middle schools	58.3%	11		40.3	22.1	30.8	64.2	64.2		58.9	43.5	50.8	$15,042	$311	$14,731
Whitehall-Coplay Middle School	Public	6-8	2930 Zephyr Blvd	Whitehall	18052	Lehigh County	Whitehall-Coplay School District	No	No	No	No	(610) 439-1439	982	67	14.5	100.0%	436 (44.4%)	98 (10.0%)	353 (35.9%)	31 (3.2%)	3 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	61 (6.2%)	51.7	448^th of 893 public middle schools	49.8%		53.9	420^th of 883 public middle schools	52.4%	28	34.0	25.1	18.4	25.7	52.7	52.7	64.5	50.9	48.2	54.4	$16,037	$1,257	$14,780
Kutztown Area Middle School	Public	6-8	10 Deisher Ln	Kutztown	19530	Berks County	Kutztown Area School District	No	No	No	No	(610) 683-3575	296	26	11.5	42.6%	235 (79.4%)	6 (2.0%)	42 (14.2%)	2 (0.7%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (3.4%)	66	291^st of 893 public middle schools	67.4%		69.4	248^th of 883 public middle schools	71.9%	43	43.7	27.5	19.6	30.9	62.2	62.2	71.1	65.1	57.6	64.8	$22,907	$664	$22,243
Lower Macungie Middle School	Public	6-8	6299 Lower Macungie Road	Macungie	18062	Lehigh County	East Penn School District	No	No	No	No	(610) 395-8593	1,043	84	12.4	35.9%	650 (62.3%)	59 (5.7%)	226 (21.7%)	38 (3.6%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.1%)	69 (6.6%)	75.3	194^th of 893 public middle schools	78.3%		62.5	323^rd of 883 public middle schools	63.4%	129	43.1	43.2	29.6	38.6	66.0	66.0	69.8	65.1	64.8	66.5	$18,862	$220	$18,642
Northampton Area Middle School	Public	6-8	1617 Laubach Ave	Northampton	18067	Northampton County	Northampton Area School District	No	No	No	No	(610) 262-7817	1,256	79	15.8	42.4%	988 (78.7%)	45 (3.6%)	180 (14.3%)	5 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	38 (3.0%)	51.1	455^th of 893 public middle schools	49.0%		56.3	393^rd of 883 public middle schools	55.5%	62	30.4	24.8	23.0	26.1	65.1	65.1	56.5	44.4	46.5	49.1	$16,013	$945	$15,068

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