For the 2025-26 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 741 students in the neighborhood of West Side, Bethlehem, PA.
The top-ranked public middle school in West Side is Nitschmann Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of West Side, Bethlehem, PA public middle school have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the Pennsylvania public middle school average of 29%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 52% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Pennsylvania public middle school average of 46% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in the neighborhood of West Side, Bethlehem, PA (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Nitschmann Middle School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1002 W. Union Blvd
Bethlehem, PA 18018
(610) 866-5781
Bethlehem, PA 18018
(610) 866-5781
Gr: 6-8 | 735 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in the neighborhood of West Side, Bethlehem, PA?
The top-ranked public middle schools in the neighborhood of West Side, Bethlehem, PA include Nitschmann Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in the neighborhood of West Side, Bethlehem?
1 public middle schools are located in the neighborhood of West Side, Bethlehem.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of West Side, Bethlehem?
the neighborhood of West Side, Bethlehem public middle schools minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Pennsylvania public middle schools average of 46% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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