- Enrollment
- 2,541
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Bethlehem, PA
Northeast Ms
Federal NCES profile for Northeast Ms, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 420357003462
👥 S:T ratio 52
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 52
📋 Attendance 4
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Northeast Ms earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 73% of Pennsylvania schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Pennsylvania schools.
- #3 of 4
- middle schools in Bethlehem · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11.9:1
- small classes for Pennsylvania
- 69.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Northeast Ms has class sizes smaller than 73% of Pennsylvania schools. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Northeast Ms ranks #3 of 4 middle schools in Bethlehem, PA.
School address
District: Bethlehem Area Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 420357003462 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-18 students YoY
Northeast Ms held near 707 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-18 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 60.5 → 61.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-18 students YoY 420357003462 · Bethlehem, PA Middle · MID · TRAD
715 enr · 11.9:1 · 69.8% lunch · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: Liberty Hs (2,541 students)
Northeast Ms held near 707 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-18 headcount). Teacher FTE added 60.5 → 61.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Pennsylvania schools → · Find another →
Northeast 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
- East Hills Ms 966
East Hills Ms
966 students
- Nitschmann Ms 731
Nitschmann Ms
731 students
- This school 715
Northeast Ms
715 students
- Spring Garden 532
Spring Garden El Sch
532 students
What this shows Northeast Ms reports 715 students on the CCD universe file.
How Northeast Ms compares
Northeast 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 | 11.9:1 | ▼ 12% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 69.8% | ▲ 20% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 715 | top 20% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.9:1
Leaner classes than 76% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
715
Bigger than 81% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
69.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 20% above the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
11.9:1
students per teacher
- 12% below state mean
Top 27% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 73% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
38.5%
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
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 238 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
66
in-school suspensions + 64 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 9.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 18.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 55.1%
White 26.6%
African American 14.1%
Two or More 2.4%
Asian 1.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 55.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 60.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 60.5, Northeast 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 Northeast Ms Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Liberty Hs | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Freedom Hs | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| East Hills Ms | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Nitschmann Ms | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Spring Garden El Sch | Smaller | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Northeast 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
- 966
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
- Enrollment
- 731
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
- 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 (~715 students)
Frequently asked questions about Northeast Ms
How many students attend Northeast Ms?
Northeast Ms has 715 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Bethlehem, PA. CCD year-over-year: 725 (2022-23) → 707 (2023-24), nearly flat (-18).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Northeast Ms?
The student-teacher ratio at Northeast Ms is 11.9:1, which is 12% lower than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 24% 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 Northeast Ms?
69.8% of students at Northeast Ms are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Northeast Ms?
The largest demographic group at Northeast Ms is Hispanic or Latino at 55.1% of enrollment, in Bethlehem, PA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 60.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Northeast Ms?
Northeast Ms has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (typical 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 Northeast Ms rank among middle schools in Bethlehem?
By Resource Investment Index, Northeast Ms ranks #3 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 Northeast Ms, Bethlehem Area Sd also operates Liberty Hs (2,541 students), Freedom Hs (1,792 students), and East Hills Ms (966 students). See the Bethlehem Area Sd district page for the complete list.