For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 1,896 students in 18018, PA.
The top ranked public middle schools in 18018, PA are Nitschmann Middle School, Northeast Middle School and Lehigh Valley Dual Language Charter School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 18018 have an average math proficiency score of 16% (versus the Pennsylvania public middle school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 52% statewide average). Middle schools in 18018, PA have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Pennsylvania public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Pennsylvania public middle school average of 46% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 18018, PA Public Middle Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Nitschmann Middle School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1002 W. Union Blvd
Bethlehem, PA 18018
(610) 866-5781
Bethlehem, PA 18018
(610) 866-5781
Grades: 6-8
| 735 students
Rank: #22.
Northeast Middle School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1170 Fernwood St
Bethlehem, PA 18018
(610) 868-8581
Bethlehem, PA 18018
(610) 868-8581
Grades: 6-8
| 707 students
Rank: #33.
Lehigh Valley Dual Language Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
675 E Broad Street
Bethlehem, PA 18018
(610) 419-3120
Bethlehem, PA 18018
(610) 419-3120
Grades: K-8
| 454 students
18018, Pennsylvania 九游体育s (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
902 Fourth Avenue
Bethlehem, PA 18018
(610) 861-7570
Bethlehem, PA 18018
(610) 861-7570
Grades: PK-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in 18018, PA?
The top ranked public middle schools in 18018, PA include Nitschmann Middle School, Northeast Middle School and Lehigh Valley Dual Language Charter School.
How many public middle schools are located in 18018?
3 public middle schools are located in 18018.
What is the racial composition of students in 18018?
18018 public middle schools minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Pennsylvania public middle schools average of 46% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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