At a glance
Reported students
966
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
72.9
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
13.3:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
06–08
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Pennsylvania middle enrollment
89th percentile
Compared with 514 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
370.5
East Hills MS: 966 reported students.
State peer staffing position
58th percentile
13.3:1 reported; state peer median 12.8:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 972
- Teachers (FTE)
- 76
- Student–teacher ratio
- 12.8:1
What the reported data says about East Hills MS
East Hills MS is a public middle school serving grades 06–08 in Bethlehem. It is one of 22 current school records connected to Bethlehem Area SD. NCES reports 966 students for 2024–25.
Among 514 middle schools in Pennsylvania with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 562.5 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 89th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 13.3:1, close to the Pennsylvania median of 12.8:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (52.1%) and Hispanic or Latino (31.5%). English learners represent 3.6% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 19.3%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking East Hills MS
- 1How do the reported 13.3:1 student–teacher ratio and 72.9 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 4 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 3.6%
- Students with disabilities
- 19.3%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 4
- Nurses (FTE)
- 2.6
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0.5
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White52.1%
- Hispanic31.5%
- Black10.2%
- Asian3.6%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.3%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.4%
- Multiracial1.9%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Bethlehem Area SD
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Nitschmann MS
Middle · Grades 06–08
731 reported students
Northeast MS
Middle · Grades 06–08
715 reported students
Broughal MS
Middle · Grades 06–08
520 reported students
Spring Garden El Sch
Elementary · Grades KG–05
532 reported students
Fountain Hill El Sch
Elementary · Grades PK–05
530 reported students
Donegan El Sch
Elementary · Grades PK–05
467 reported students
Public schools near East Hills MS
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northeast MS Middle · Bethlehem Area SD | 06–08 | 715 | 2.5 mi |
| Nitschmann MS Middle · Bethlehem Area SD | 06–08 | 731 | 3.8 mi |
| Broughal MS Middle · Bethlehem Area SD | 06–08 | 520 | 4.3 mi |
| Wilson Area Intermediate Sch Middle · Wilson Area SD | 05–08 | 643 | 5.3 mi |
| Nazareth Area Intermediate Sch Middle · Nazareth Area SD | 05–06 | 752 | 5.9 mi |
| Nazareth Area MS Middle · Nazareth Area SD | 07–08 | 775 | 5.9 mi |
Frequently asked questions about East Hills MS
What grades does East Hills MS serve?
East Hills MS reports grades 06–08 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a middle school in Bethlehem Area SD.
How many students attend East Hills MS?
East Hills MS reported 966 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 89th percentile among 514 Pennsylvania middle schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 972 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at East Hills MS?
The calculated ratio is 13.3:1, based on 966 students and 72.9 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Pennsylvania median for the same school level is 12.8:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is East Hills MS a public, charter, or magnet school?
East Hills MS is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Bethlehem Area SD attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
Which school district is East Hills MS in?
East Hills MS is part of Bethlehem Area SD, based in Bethlehem, PA, which operates 22 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near East Hills MS?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Northeast MS (2.5 mi), Nitschmann MS (3.8 mi), Broughal MS (4.3 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.