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Best Middle Schools in Zip Code 18066

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Top rankedNorthwestern Lehigh Middle School132^nd of 873 Pennsylvania middle schools

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Summary:

The 18066 zip code is home to a single standout middle school, Northwestern Lehigh Middle School, which serves grades 6-8 and is part of the Northwestern Lehigh School District. This school consistently ranks among the top 15% of Pennsylvania middle schools, maintaining a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger over the past few years.

Northwestern Lehigh Middle School's academic performance is impressive, with proficiency rates exceeding state and district averages in both Math and English Language Arts across all grade levels. The school's PSSA (Pennsylvania System of School Assessment) test scores are particularly strong, with 63.4% of students proficient or better in ELA and 46.7% in Math. Additionally, the school boasts a low dropout rate of 1.4% and a student-teacher ratio of 12.4, suggesting a focus on individualized attention and support for students.

Despite serving a diverse population, with 25.65% of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, Northwestern Lehigh Middle School continues to excel. The school's high spending per student, at $19,483, indicates a commitment to providing a comprehensive educational experience. Overall, this middle school stands out as a shining example of academic excellence in the 18066 zip code, offering students a strong foundation for their educational journey.

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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 6th Grade	PSSA Math 7th Grade	PSSA Math 8th Grade	PSSA Math All Grades	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
Northwestern Lehigh Middle School	Public	6-8	6636 Northwest Rd	New Tripoli	18066	Lehigh County	Northwestern Lehigh School District	No	No	No	No	(610) 298-8661	440	34	12.8	24.8%	400 (90.9%)	5 (1.1%)	18 (4.1%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	15 (3.4%)	80.6	132^nd of 873 public middle schools	84.9%		75.1	196^th of 891 public middle schools	78.0%	64	57.4	46.1	36.7	46.7	59.4	69.6	62.0	63.4	$21,476	$404	$21,073

Cities Near Zip Code 18066

City	Distance	# of Schools	Statewide Rank
New Tripoli	1.01 mi	3	195^th
Kutztown	6.2 mi	4	130^th
Slatington	6.34 mi	4	578^th
Schnecksville	7.16 mi	2	198^th
Fogelsville	7.49 mi	1	300^th

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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Pennsylvania Department of Education.

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