At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available
State avg: 409
731
Total Enrollment
State avg: 70%
49%-21.5pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
13.2:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
6–8
Grade Span
Middle
Level
Overview
Nitschmann MS is a public middle serving grades 6–8 in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania. The school enrolls 731 students. It is part of the Bethlehem Area SD district.
Source: NCES CCD (2025)
Strengths & Things to Consider
Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against Pennsylvania state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.
Strengths
Smaller-than-average class sizes
13.2:1 student-to-teacher ratio (US average ≈ 16:1)
Key Facts
SectorPublic
School Type—
LevelMiddle
Grade Span6–8
DistrictBethlehem Area SD
County42077
CityBethlehem
ZIP18018
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID420357003463
Student Demographics
Total Enrollment731
White51.7%
Hispanic / Latino33.2%
Black / African American9.7%
Asian2.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native0.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.0%
Two or More Races2.7%
Race / Ethnicity Distribution
White
51.7%
Hispanic
33.2%
Black
9.7%
Asian
2.6%
Two+
2.7%
Source: NCES CCD (2025)
Equity & Title I
In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.