At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available
State avg: 413
735
Total Enrollment
State avg: 70%
49%-21.5pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
13.6:1
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 735 students. It is part of the Bethlehem Area SD district.
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
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
13.6:1 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 Enrollment735
White49.7%
Hispanic / Latino32.4%
Black / African American10.4%
Asian4.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native0.1%
Two or More Races3.1%
Race / Ethnicity Distribution
White
49.7%
Hispanic
32.4%
Black
10.4%
Asian
4.3%
Two+
3.1%
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
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.