PAMiddleProfile data from NCES 2023-24

Nitschmann MS — School Profile & District Info

Middle|Bethlehem, Pennsylvania|Bethlehem Area SD

Bethlehem, PA 18018

School Profile

Grades
6–8
Enrollment
735
Student:Teacher
13.6:1
Locale
Urban
Econ. Disadvantaged
48.6%

School Statistics

Academics (SY 2020-21)

ELA Proficiency
44%
24th percentile in PA
Math Proficiency
20%
23th percentile in PA
Chronic Absenteeism
8.3%
SY 2019-20

Programs & Activities (SY 2021-22)

Gifted & Talented
55 students enrolled
Student-Teacher Ratio: 13.7:1
Near average in PA

Technology & Internet Access (SY 2021-22)

Wi-Fi
Campus-wide wireless
Fiber Internet
High-speed connection
741
Connected devices

Staff & Support Services (SY 2021-22)

Teachers (FTE)
53.4
98% fully certified
Counselors
3
Psychologists
0.5
Nurses
1.9
School Resource Officers
1
Anti-Bullying Policy

District Finance (FY 2023)

Per-Pupil Spending
$18,564
Total current expenditure
Instruction Spending
$11,388
Per pupil, classroom only
Total Revenue/Pupil
$28,058
All funding sources
Funding Sources
Federal 10%State 27%Local 63%
District-level data from NCES F-33 Survey

Community Context

Median Home Value
$349,765
+2.8% 1yr+40.2% 5yr
Allentown, PA metro area
Community Need Level
Moderate
CDC/ATSDR Social Vulnerability Index 2022
Neighborhood Indicators (Census Tract)
19.9%
Below 150% poverty line
5.8%
Unemployment rate
6.5%
Uninsured residents
10.3%
No HS diploma (25+)

Special Education (IDEA)

District-level data from IDEA Part B · Students ages 3-21 served under IDEA

Total Students Served
3,107
Ages 3-21 under IDEA
School-Age (6-21)
2,801
Receiving special ed services
Est. % of Enrollment
100%
District rate, school may vary
Disability Categories (District)
Specific Learning Disability
1,187 (42%)
Other Health Impairment
594 (21%)
Autism
488 (17%)
Intellectual Disability
169 (6%)
Emotional Disturbance
162 (6%)
Speech/Language Impairment
150 (5%)

Source: U.S. Department of Education, IDEA Section 618 Data · District-level counts · Individual school figures may differ

Enrollment Trend (2014-2025)

731
Current enrollment
Stable(-5% 5yr)

Frequently Asked Questions about Nitschmann MS

As of the most recent data, 735 students are enrolled at Nitschmann MS. It is a Middle school within the local district.

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