- Enrollment
- 2,541
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Bethlehem, PA
East Hills Ms
Federal NCES profile for East Hills Ms, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 55/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 420357004956
👥 S:T ratio 50
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 52
📋 Attendance 50
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
East Hills Ms earns 55/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Pennsylvania median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Pennsylvania schools.
- #2 of 4
- middle schools in Bethlehem · Resource Index
- 55
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12.5:1
- students per teacher
- 42.0%
- free-lunch eligible
East Hills Ms has class sizes near the Pennsylvania median. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, East Hills Ms ranks #2 of 4 middle schools in Bethlehem, PA.
School address
District: Bethlehem Area Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 420357004956 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-30 students YoY
East Hills Ms held near 1,017 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-30 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 77.4 → 75.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-30 students YoY 420357004956 · Bethlehem, PA Middle · MID · TRAD
966 enr · 12.5:1 · 42.0% lunch · RII 55
Nearest enrollment peer: Liberty Hs (2,541 students)
East Hills Ms held near 1,017 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-30 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 77.4 → 75.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Pennsylvania schools → · Find another →
East Hills Ms in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Liberty Hs
Liberty Hs
2,541 students
- Freedom Hs
Freedom Hs
1,792 students
- This school 966
East Hills Ms
966 students
- Nitschmann Ms 731
Nitschmann Ms
731 students
- Northeast Ms 715
Northeast Ms
715 students
- Spring Garden 532
Spring Garden El Sch
532 students
What this shows East Hills Ms reports 966 students on the CCD universe file.
How East Hills Ms compares
East Hills Ms held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Pennsylvania and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.5:1 | ▼ 8% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 42.0% | ▼ 28% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 966 | top 11% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.5:1
Leaner classes than 71% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
966
Bigger than 90% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
42.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 28% below the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
12.5:1
students per teacher
- 8% below state mean
Top 36% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 64% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
20.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$18,515
per pupil, district-wide
- below Pennsylvania avg of $18,725
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 242 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
11
in-school suspensions + 89 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 10.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
White 52.1%
Hispanic or Latino 31.5%
African American 10.2%
Asian 3.6%
Two or More 1.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 52.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 61.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 61.7, East Hills Ms is more mixed than the Pennsylvania school average of 37.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Bethlehem Area Sd reports $18,515 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How East Hills Ms Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Liberty Hs | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Freedom Hs | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Nitschmann Ms | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Northeast Ms | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Spring Garden El Sch | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to East Hills Ms's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,792
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 731
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
- Enrollment
- 715
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 532
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Similar middle schools in Bethlehem
3 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Nationwide middle schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~966 students)
Frequently asked questions about East Hills Ms
How many students attend East Hills Ms?
East Hills Ms has 966 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Bethlehem, PA. CCD year-over-year: 1,047 (2022-23) → 1,017 (2023-24), nearly flat (-30).
What is the student-teacher ratio at East Hills Ms?
The student-teacher ratio at East Hills Ms is 12.5:1, which is 8% lower than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 20% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at East Hills Ms?
42.0% of students at East Hills Ms are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of East Hills Ms?
The largest demographic group at East Hills Ms is White at 52.1% of enrollment, in Bethlehem, PA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 61.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for East Hills Ms?
East Hills Ms has a Resource Investment Index of 55/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does East Hills Ms rank among middle schools in Bethlehem?
By Resource Investment Index, East Hills Ms ranks #2 of 4 middle schools in Bethlehem, PA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in Bethlehem on the city page.
What other schools are in Bethlehem Area Sd?
Besides East Hills Ms, Bethlehem Area Sd also operates Liberty Hs (2,541 students), Freedom Hs (1,792 students), and Nitschmann Ms (731 students). See the Bethlehem Area Sd district page for the complete list.