Nitschmann MS

www.beth.k12.pa.us

731 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Nitschmann Middle School, located at 1002 W. Union Blvd in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, is a key component of the Bethlehem Area School District. Serving students in the local community, the school is dedicated to fostering an environment that balances academic rigor with social-emotional growth during the critical middle school years. The school emphasizes a comprehensive curriculum designed to prepare students for high school success while encouraging them to explore their interests through various extracurricular activities and academic programs.

As part of the Bethlehem Area School District, Nitschmann Middle School benefits from the district's broader commitment to educational excellence and technological integration. The school prides itself on its dedicated faculty and staff, who work to create a supportive, inclusive atmosphere that caters to the diverse needs of its student body. For families looking for more specific information regarding school policies, academic calendars, or district-wide initiatives, the school maintains an active presence on the official Bethlehem Area School District website at [www.beth.k12.pa.us](http://www.beth.k12.pa.us).

731

Total Students

55.5

Full-Time Teachers

13.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Nitschmann MS
Demographic	Student Count
White	378
Hispanic	243
Black	71
Asian	19
Two or More	20

White
378 (51.7%)
Hispanic
243 (33.2%)
Black
71 (9.7%)
Two or More
20 (2.7%)
Asian
19 (2.6%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Bethlehem Area SD
Phone:	(610)866-5781
Website:	http://www.beth.k12.pa.us
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	731
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	55.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 6 240

Grade 7 234

Grade 8 257