Northern Lehigh MS

www.nlsd.org

238 Students

Middle School 7th - 8th

School Overview

Northern Lehigh Middle School, located at 600 Diamond Street in Slatington, Pennsylvania, serves as a key educational institution within the Northern Lehigh School District. Dedicated to fostering both academic excellence and personal growth, the school provides a structured environment tailored to the developmental needs of students in the middle grades. Its curriculum is designed to prepare students for the rigors of high school while encouraging critical thinking, collaboration, and a commitment to lifelong learning.

Beyond its core academic offerings, Northern Lehigh Middle School emphasizes the importance of a well-rounded educational experience. Through a variety of extracurricular activities, athletics, and student support services, the school aims to cultivate a sense of community and school spirit. By prioritizing communication with families and utilizing resources available through their district portal at [www.nlsd.org](http://www.nlsd.org), the school strives to maintain a supportive partnership between educators, students, and the local Slatington community.

238

Total Students

20.4

Full-Time Teachers

11.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Northern Lehigh MS
Demographic	Student Count
White	175
Hispanic	42
Black	6
Asian	1
Two or More	13
American Indian	1

White
175 (73.5%)
Hispanic
42 (17.6%)
Two or More
13 (5.5%)
Black
6 (2.5%)
Asian
1 (0.4%)
American Indian
1 (0.4%)

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:	Northern Lehigh SD
Phone:	(610)767-9812
Website:	http://www.nlsd.org
Grade Range:	7th - 8th
Total Students:	238
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	20.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (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 7 120

Grade 8 118