Northampton Area MS

1,256 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Northampton Area Middle School, located at 1617 Laubach Ave in Northampton, Pennsylvania, serves as a key educational hub for students in the Northampton Area School District. The school is dedicated to fostering an environment that balances academic rigor with the social and emotional development of students during their critical middle school years. By offering a comprehensive curriculum, the school aims to prepare young learners for the challenges of high school and beyond while encouraging them to explore their personal interests through various educational opportunities.

Beyond the classroom, Northampton Area Middle School emphasizes the importance of community and student engagement. The school typically provides a variety of extracurricular activities, athletics, and support services designed to create a well-rounded experience. Through a collaborative approach involving teachers, staff, families, and the local community, the school strives to maintain a supportive culture where students are encouraged to achieve their personal best and develop into responsible, contributing members of society.

1,256

Total Students

79.5

Full-Time Teachers

15.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Northampton Area MS
Demographic	Student Count
White	988
Hispanic	180
Black	45
Asian	5
Two or More	38

White
988 (78.7 %)
Hispanic
180 (14.3 %)
Black
45 (3.6 %)
Two or More
38 (3.0 %)
Asian
5 (0.4 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Northampton Area SD
Phone:	(610)262-7817
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	1,256
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	79.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.8
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 6 396

Grade 7 430

Grade 8 430