NORTHERN LEHIGH MIDDLE SCHOOL

Northern Lehigh MS is a Title I public middle school that is part of the Northern Lehigh SD school district, located in Slatington, PA with about 243 students offering grade levels from 7th Grade to 8th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 20 teachers, Northern Lehigh MS has a student/teacher ratio of about 12:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Northern Lehigh Middle School, located at 600 Diamond Street in Slatington, Pennsylvania, serves as a key educational institution within the Northern Lehigh School District. Dedicated to fostering both academic excellence and personal growth, the school provides a structured environment tailored to the developmental needs of students in the middle grades. Its curriculum is designed to prepare students for the rigors of high school while encouraging critical thinking, collaboration, and a commitment to lifelong learning.

Beyond its core academic offerings, Northern Lehigh Middle School emphasizes the importance of a well-rounded educational experience. Through a variety of extracurricular activities, athletics, and student support services, the school aims to cultivate a sense of community and school spirit. By prioritizing communication with families and utilizing resources available through their district portal at [www.nlsd.org](http://www.nlsd.org), the school strives to maintain a supportive partnership between educators, students, and the local Slatington community.

For more information, contact Northern Lehigh MS at (610) 767-9812 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

600 Diamond St
Slatington, PA 18080-1313
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NORTHERN LEHIGH MIDDLE SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Slatington, PA with about 243 enrolled students. See other public middle schools in Pennsylvania

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Middle School
Charter School:*
No
District:
Northern Lehigh SD
Total Students:
243
Teachers:
20.45
NSLP Status:1
Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide eligible school-No program
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
7th Grade
8th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 243 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending NORTHERN LEHIGH MIDDLE SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 83% of the student body.

White
82.7%
Hispanic/Latino
13.6%
Two or more races
2.5%
Black or African American
0.4%
Asian
0.4%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.4%

Female
49.8%
Male
50.2%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.