Northwestern Lehigh MS

465 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Northwestern Lehigh Middle School, located in the rural community of New Tripoli, Pennsylvania, serves students in grades 6 through 8 within the Northwestern Lehigh School District. The school is known for fostering a supportive, student-centered environment that balances rigorous academic standards with a focus on social-emotional development. By utilizing a comprehensive curriculum, the school aims to prepare adolescents for the transition to high school, encouraging critical thinking, collaboration, and personal responsibility.

Beyond its core academics, Northwestern Lehigh Middle School emphasizes the importance of a well-rounded education by offering a variety of extracurricular activities, including athletics, arts programs, and academic clubs. The school benefits from a close-knit community atmosphere, which encourages strong partnerships between parents, staff, and the local area. With a commitment to innovation and inclusive learning, the institution strives to provide a safe and engaging space where students can explore their interests and build the foundational skills necessary for future success.

465

Total Students

37.2

Full-Time Teachers

12.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Northwestern Lehigh MS
Demographic	Student Count
White	418
Hispanic	21
Black	10
Asian	2
Two or More	13
American Indian	1

White
418 (89.9 %)
Hispanic
21 (4.5 %)
Two or More
13 (2.8 %)
Black
10 (2.2 %)
Asian
2 (0.4 %)
American Indian
1 (0.2 %)

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:	Northwestern Lehigh SD
Phone:	(610)298-8661
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	465
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	37.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.5
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 6 152

Grade 7 145

Grade 8 168