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Nazareth Area Middle School

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Nazareth Area Middle School ranks 124 th of 873 Pennsylvania middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Public Grades 7-8

124^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 873 Pennsylvania Middle Schools

Better than 86% of Pennsylvania middle schools

Summary

Nazareth Area Middle School is a public middle school serving grades 7-8 in the Nazareth Area School District, located in Nazareth, Pennsylvania. With 747 students, the school consistently outperforms state and local averages in academic metrics, earning a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger and ranking among the top middle schools in Pennsylvania.

Nazareth Area Middle School's academic performance is particularly noteworthy, with higher proficiency rates in both Math and English Language Arts compared to the state averages. In the 2024-2025 school year, the school had 42.7% proficiency in Math and 65.6% proficiency in English Language Arts, surpassing the state averages of 41.7% and 48.5%, respectively. The school's strong performance extends across different student subgroups, with rankings as high as 40th out of 348 Pennsylvania middle schools for Hispanic students and 129th out of 649 for White students in Math proficiency.

Nazareth Area Middle School's success is further highlighted by its low dropout rates, ranging from 0.0% to 1.6% over the past few years, significantly lower than the state average. The school's commitment to investing in student resources is evident in its increasing spending per student, which has risen from $15,805 in 2019-2020 to $18,508 in 2022-2023. Compared to nearby schools, such as Catasauqua Middle School and Northampton Area Middle School, Nazareth Area Middle School consistently outperforms in academic metrics, demonstrating its strong and consistent performance over the years.

775

Students ?

13.0

Student/teacher ratio ?

$20,102

Per pupil spending ?

27.6%

Free/discounted lunch ?

94 Friedenstahl Ave
Nazareth, PA 18064

(610) 759-3350

District: Nazareth Area School District

Students who attend Nazareth Area Middle School usually attend:

High:

Nazareth Area High School

Feeder schools for Nazareth Area Middle School:

Elementary:	Kenneth N Butz Junior Elementary School
	Lower Nazareth Elementary School
	Shafer Elementary School

Racial breakdown:

White:

73.7%

Hispanic:

14.1%

Asian:

5.5%

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At a glance

▼ Ranking trend: Declining — 94th percentile in 2015 → 86th in 2025

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Pennsylvania average (54% vs 45% meeting standards)

✓Ranks in the top 14% of Pennsylvania middle schools

Worth a look

!Ranking has slipped — down 8 percentile points since 2015

!Some student groups rank well below the school's overall statewide standing

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school54%

District avg62%

Pennsylvania avg45%

124^th of 873

Pennsylvania public middle schools ?

Top 14%▼ down 8 pts since 2015

From top 6% (2015) to top 14% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

65^th of 606Nazareth Area School District among Pennsylvania districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Pennsylvania percentile	Rating
2025	82.2	124 of 873	85.8%	★★★★☆
2024	86.3	87 of 891	90.2%	★★★★★
2023	84.5	112 of 893	87.5%	★★★★☆
2022	85.5	94 of 883	89.4%	★★★★☆
2021	75.6	151 of 797	81.1%	★★★★☆
2019	86.6	86 of 891	90.3%	★★★★★
2018	87.0	81 of 861	90.6%	★★★★★
2017	88.2	74 of 877	91.6%	★★★★★
2016	87.6	73 of 870	91.6%	★★★★★
2015	89.7	49 of 835	94.1%	★★★★★
2014	84.5	59 of 728	91.9%	★★★★★
2013	85.6	40 of 758	94.7%	★★★★★
2012	85.9	38 of 834	95.4%	★★★★★
2011	82.3	89 of 825	89.2%	★★★★☆
2010	80.1	114 of 805	85.8%	★★★★☆
2009	77.3	138 of 770	82.1%	★★★★☆
2008	70.9	216 of 753	71.3%	★★★★☆
2007	70.2	228 of 749	69.6%	★★★☆☆
2006	73.3	189 of 736	74.3%	★★★★☆
2005	74.2	191 of 687	72.2%	★★★★☆
2004	79.5	122 of 663	81.6%	★★★★☆
2003	85.8	70 of 643	89.1%	★★★★☆

Asian

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Pennsylvania percentile	Rating
2025	54.5	70 of 138	49.3%	★★★☆☆
2024	64.9	59 of 145	59.3%	★★★☆☆
2023	65.1	63 of 144	56.3%	★★★☆☆

Disabled

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Pennsylvania percentile	Rating
2025	57.6	177 of 643	72.5%	★★★★☆
2024	61.8	170 of 672	74.7%	★★★★☆
2023	68.0	133 of 660	79.8%	★★★★☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Pennsylvania percentile	Rating
2025	79.4	135 of 835	83.8%	★★★★☆
2024	84.0	100 of 860	88.4%	★★★★☆

Hispanic

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Pennsylvania percentile	Rating
2025	81.9	40 of 348	88.5%	★★★★☆
2024	82.2	40 of 362	89.0%	★★★★☆
2023	78.2	53 of 362	85.4%	★★★★☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Pennsylvania percentile	Rating
2025	68.2	201 of 843	76.2%	★★★★☆
2024	80.3	104 of 877	88.1%	★★★★☆
2023	76.5	131 of 874	85.0%	★★★★☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Pennsylvania percentile	Rating
2025	81.6	117 of 839	86.1%	★★★★☆
2024	85.5	93 of 870	89.3%	★★★★☆

Multi-racial

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Pennsylvania percentile	Rating
2025	57.2	64 of 174	63.2%	★★★☆☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Pennsylvania percentile	Rating
2025	74.4	129 of 649	80.1%	★★★★☆
2024	79.0	99 of 673	85.3%	★★★★☆
2023	76.0	116 of 681	83.0%	★★★★☆

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

Hispanic (2025)89th percentile+3 vs school

Male (2025)86th percentile~ school

Female (2025)84th percentile~ school

White (2025)80th percentile-6 vs school

Low Socio Economic Status (2025)76th percentile-10 vs school

Disabled (2025)72nd percentile-13 vs school

Multi-racial (2025)63rd percentile-23 vs school

Asian (2025)49th percentile-37 vs school

By subject vs Pennsylvania (2024-2025) ?

English Language Arts66%+17 vs state

Math43%~ state avg

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				PSSA Math (2025)						PSSA English Language Arts (2025)						Per Pupil Expenditures (2024)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	PSSA Math 4th Grade	PSSA Math 5th Grade	PSSA Math 6th Grade	PSSA Math 7th Grade	PSSA Math 8th Grade	PSSA Math All Grades	PSSA English Language Arts 4th Grade	PSSA English Language Arts 5th Grade	PSSA English Language Arts 6th Grade	PSSA English Language Arts 7th Grade	PSSA English Language Arts 8th Grade	PSSA English Language Arts All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Nazareth Area Middle School	Public	7-8	94 Friedenstahl Ave	Nazareth	18064	Northampton County	Nazareth Area School District	No	No	No	No	(610) 759-3350	775	59	13.0	27.6%	571 (73.7%)	21 (2.7%)	109 (14.1%)	43 (5.5%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	30 (3.9%)	82.2	124^th of 873 public middle schools	85.8%		86.3	87^th of 891 public middle schools	90.2%	37				49.5	35.5	42.7				67.5	63.5	65.6	$20,102	$291	$19,811
Nazareth Area Intermediate School	Public	5-6	355 Tatamy Rd	Nazareth	18064	Northampton County	Nazareth Area School District	No	No	No	Yes	(484) 292-1111	752	53	14.2	29.5%	561 (74.6%)	17 (2.3%)	96 (12.8%)	48 (6.4%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.3%)	28 (3.7%)								(n/a)		55.9	59.6			57.7		56.7	72.9			64.5	$18,425	$510	$17,915
Easton Area Middle School	Public	6-8	1010 Echo Trail	Easton	18040	Northampton County	Easton Area School District	No	No	No	Yes	(610) 250-2460	1,879	141	13.3	99.8%	722 (38.4%)	298 (15.9%)	627 (33.4%)	92 (4.9%)	4 (0.2%)	3 (0.2%)	133 (7.1%)	39.6	528^th of 873 public middle schools	39.5%		32.9	598^th of 891 public middle schools	32.9%	70			20.7	22.8	17.8	20.5			42.4	40.6	47.0	43.3	$18,823	$1,229	$17,594
Wilson Area Intermediate School	Public	5-8	2400 Firmstone St	Easton	18042	Northampton County	Wilson Area School District	No	No	No	No	(484) 373-6110	643	49	13.0	56.9%	281 (43.7%)	64 (10.0%)	228 (35.5%)	21 (3.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	49 (7.6%)	58.6	350^th of 873 public middle schools	59.9%		62.1	335^th of 891 public middle schools	62.4%	15		37.1	52.6	24.3	20.4	32.8		47.0	60.9	51.7	47.9	51.7	$17,867	$464	$17,403
East Hills Middle School	Public	6-8	2005 Chester Rd	Bethlehem	18017	Northampton County	Bethlehem Area School District	No	No	No	No	(610) 867-0541	966	73	13.2	52.7%	503 (52.1%)	99 (10.2%)	304 (31.5%)	35 (3.6%)	3 (0.3%)	4 (0.4%)	18 (1.9%)	45.4	488^th of 873 public middle schools	44.1%		42.6	535^th of 891 public middle schools	40.0%	47			27.5	28.4	23.3	26.1			45.5	42.7	42.4	43.5	$17,787	$219	$17,568
Wind Gap Middle School	Public	4-8	1620 Teels Rd	Pen Argyl	18072	Northampton County	Pen Argyl Area School District	No	No	No	No	(610) 863-9093	510	44	11.5	52.7%	431 (84.5%)	12 (2.4%)	45 (8.8%)	5 (1.0%)	1 (0.2%)	2 (0.4%)	14 (2.7%)	50.7	427^th of 873 public middle schools	51.1%		64.3	320^th of 891 public middle schools	64.1%	107	60.3	36.9	15.1	19.5	30.8	32.1	31.3	40.8	44.5	50.0	58.9	45.9	$16,724	$505	$16,218
Northeast Middle School	Public	6-8	1170 Fernwood St	Bethlehem	18018	Northampton County	Bethlehem Area School District	No	No	No	Yes	(610) 868-8581	715	59	12.0	72.6%	190 (26.6%)	101 (14.1%)	394 (55.1%)	10 (1.4%)	2 (0.3%)	1 (0.1%)	17 (2.4%)	22.6	656^th of 873 public middle schools	24.9%		19	699^th of 891 public middle schools	21.5%	43			10.3	16.6	17.9	14.8			28.0	31.8	27.3	29.1	$20,290	$1,467	$18,823
Nitschmann Middle School	Public	6-8	1002 W. Union Blvd	Bethlehem	18018	Lehigh County	Bethlehem Area School District	No	No	No	No	(610) 866-5781	731	56	13.1	48.8%	378 (51.7%)	71 (9.7%)	243 (33.2%)	19 (2.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	20 (2.7%)	54.5	390^th of 873 public middle schools	55.3%		58.1	386^th of 891 public middle schools	56.7%	4			33.9	30.6	36.6	33.7			42.6	42.4	50.0	45.2	$18,457	$398	$18,059
Broughal Middle School	Public	6-8	114 West Morton Street	Bethlehem	18015	Northampton County	Bethlehem Area School District	No	No	No	Yes	(610) 866-5041	520	45	11.5	85.4%	64 (12.3%)	60 (11.5%)	384 (73.8%)	3 (0.6%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (1.5%)	10.7	778^th of 873 public middle schools	10.9%		10.5	787^th of 891 public middle schools	11.7%	9			6.9	8.1	5.7	6.8			15.6	19.1	19.1	17.9	$24,508	$2,341	$22,167
Catasauqua Middle School	Public	5-8	850 Pine street	Catasauqua	18032	Lehigh County	Catasauqua Area School District	No	No	No	No	(610) 264-4341	477	32	14.9	98.1%	224 (47.0%)	35 (7.3%)	179 (37.5%)	4 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	34 (7.1%)	46.9	475^th of 873 public middle schools	45.6%		41.5	544^th of 891 public middle schools	38.9%	69		27.4	33.0	32.4	23.9	29.0		22.1	34.9	49.5	40.7	36.6	$18,331	$1,123	$17,208

Frequently Asked Questions about Nazareth Area Middle School

How many students attend Nazareth Area Middle School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 775 students attended Nazareth Area Middle School.

What high school do graduates of Nazareth Area Middle School attend?

Students who attend Nazareth Area Middle School usually go on to attend Nazareth Area High School

What district is Nazareth Area Middle School in?

Nazareth Area School District

Is Nazareth Area Middle School a good school?

Nazareth Area Middle School ranks 124^th of 873 Pennsylvania middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

What is the racial makeup of Nazareth Area Middle School?

Students at Nazareth Area Middle School are 74% White, 14% Hispanic, 6% Asian, 4% Two or more races, 3% African American.

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