At a glance
Reported students
440
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
34.16
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
12.9:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
06–08
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Pennsylvania middle enrollment
34th percentile
Compared with 514 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
432.5
Northwestern Lehigh MS: 440 reported students.
State peer staffing position
52nd percentile
12.9:1 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
- 480
- Teachers (FTE)
- 43.73
- Student–teacher ratio
- 11:1
What the reported data says about Northwestern Lehigh MS
Northwestern Lehigh MS is a public middle school serving grades 06–08 in New Tripoli. It is one of 4 current school records connected to Northwestern Lehigh SD. NCES reports 440 students for 2024–25.
Among 514 middle schools in Pennsylvania with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 562.5 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 34th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 12.9:1, 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 (90.9%) and Hispanic or Latino (4.1%). English learners represent 0.8% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 21%. 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 Northwestern Lehigh MS
- 1How do the reported 12.9:1 student–teacher ratio and 34.16 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 2 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 0.8%
- Students with disabilities
- 21%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 2
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0.6
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0.4
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0.2
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White90.9%
- Hispanic4.1%
- Black1.1%
- Asian0.5%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial3.4%
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 Northwestern Lehigh SD
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Weisenberg El Sch
Elementary · Grades KG–05
425 reported students
Northwestern Lehigh El Sch
Elementary · Grades KG–05
396 reported students
Northwestern Lehigh HS
High · Grades 09–12
658 reported students
Public schools near Northwestern Lehigh 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northwestern Lehigh El Sch Elementary · Northwestern Lehigh SD | KG–05 | 396 | 0.3 mi |
| Northwestern Lehigh HS High · Northwestern Lehigh SD | 09–12 | 658 | 0.3 mi |
| Peters El Sch Elementary · Northern Lehigh SD | KG–02 | 389 | 5.1 mi |
| Lehigh Career and Technical Institute High · Lehigh Career and Technical Institute | 09–12 | 22 | 6.2 mi |
| Northern Lehigh MS Middle · Northern Lehigh SD | 07–08 | 238 | 7.9 mi |
| Orefield MS Middle · Parkland SD | 06–08 | 1,034 | 8.4 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Northwestern Lehigh MS
What grades does Northwestern Lehigh MS serve?
Northwestern Lehigh MS reports grades 06–08 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a middle school in Northwestern Lehigh SD.
How many students attend Northwestern Lehigh MS?
Northwestern Lehigh MS reported 440 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 34th percentile among 514 Pennsylvania middle schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 480 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Northwestern Lehigh MS?
The calculated ratio is 12.9:1, based on 440 students and 34.16 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 Northwestern Lehigh MS a public, charter, or magnet school?
Northwestern Lehigh MS is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Northwestern Lehigh SD attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
Which school district is Northwestern Lehigh MS in?
Northwestern Lehigh MS is part of Northwestern Lehigh SD, based in New Tripoli, PA, which operates 4 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Northwestern Lehigh MS?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Northwestern Lehigh El Sch (0.3 mi), Northwestern Lehigh HS (0.3 mi), Peters El Sch (5.1 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.