East Hills MS

2005 Chester Rd
Bethlehem, PA 18017

www.beth.k12.pa.us

1,047 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

East Hills Middle School, located at 2005 Chester Rd in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, is a key component of the Bethlehem Area School District. Serving students in the suburban Bethlehem community, the school is committed to fostering a supportive and academically rigorous environment that prepares students for the transition to high school. The school’s curriculum is designed to meet state standards while promoting critical thinking, collaboration, and personal growth among its middle-level learners.

As part of the broader Bethlehem Area School District, East Hills benefits from a wide range of extracurricular opportunities, including athletics, arts programs, and various student clubs that encourage engagement outside the classroom. The school emphasizes a community-centered approach to education, aiming to develop well-rounded citizens through a combination of traditional instruction and the integration of modern educational technology. For more detailed information regarding their specific programs, school calendar, or administrative resources, parents and community members can visit their official district website at http://www.beth.k12.pa.us.

1,047

Total Students

77.4

Full-Time Teachers

13.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for East Hills MS
Demographic	Student Count
White	557
Hispanic	326
Black	99
Asian	36
Two or More	17
American Indian	3
Pacific Islander	9

White
557 (53.2 %)
Hispanic
326 (31.1 %)
Black
99 (9.5 %)
Asian
36 (3.4 %)
Two or More
17 (1.6 %)
Pacific Islander
9 (0.9 %)
American Indian
3 (0.3 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Bethlehem Area SD
Phone:	(610)867-0541
Website:	http://www.beth.k12.pa.us
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	1,047
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	77.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 6 366

Grade 7 325

Grade 8 356