Northampton Area MS
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Northampton, Pennsylvania 18067 · Northampton Area SD
#291 of 521 middle schools in Pennsylvania
#6322 of 15,369 nationally
About Northampton Area MS
Northampton Area MS is a public middle located in Northampton, in the Northampton Area SD school district of Pennsylvania, United States. It caters for Grades 6–8. In 2025 it enrolled 1,175 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 56.1 out of 100, placing it in the top 50% of middle schools in United States and 291st of 521 ranked middle schools in Pennsylvania. Its strongest component is reading proficiency (74th percentile), and its weakest is math proficiency (36th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 1,175.
There are 4 schools in Northampton; Northampton Area MS ranks 3rd of 4 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against middle schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)35%
- Reading proficiency (30%)62%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)49.4%
- Students per teacher (15%)14.0
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Northampton Area MS by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 1,175
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 49.4%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 14.0
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 62%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 35%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Northampton Area MS
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Northampton Area HS
Northampton · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,866 students · 261 m away
Colonel John Siegfried El Sch
Northampton · Public elementary · Grades K–5
808 students · 484 m away
Catasauqua SHS
Northampton · Public high · Grades 9–12
467 students · 2.0 km away
Catasauqua MS
Catasauqua · Public middle · Grades 5–8
477 students · 3.7 km away
Innovative Arts Academy CS
Catasauqua · Charter high · Grades 6–12
477 students · 3.9 km away
Francis H Sheckler El Sch
Catasauqua · Public elementary · Grades K–4
589 students · 4.2 km away
Clarence M Gockley El Sch
Whitehall · Public elementary · Grades K–1
574 students · 4.3 km away
George D Steckel El Sch
Whitehall · Public elementary · Grades 2–3
561 students · 4.4 km away
Whitehall HS
Whitehall · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,462 students · 4.4 km away
Whitehall-Coplay MS
Whitehall · Public middle · Grades 6–8
975 students · 4.6 km away
Similar schools
Public middle schools in Pennsylvania with a comparable Enrollment.
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1,171 students
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1,186 students
Ryan Gloyer MS
Harmony · Public middle · Grades 7–8
1,157 students
Wissahickon MS
Ambler · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,208 students
Wyoming Valley West MS
Kingston · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,139 students
Avon Grove MS
West Grove · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,131 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Northampton Area MS a good school?
Northampton Area MS has a Success Index (US) of 56.1 out of 100 (Top 50% of middle schools in United States) and ranks #291 of 521 in Pennsylvania. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Northampton Area MS rank in Pennsylvania?
Northampton Area MS ranks #291 of 521 middle schools in Pennsylvania and #6322 of 15,369 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Northampton Area MS?
Northampton Area MS had 1,175 students in 2025.
Is Northampton Area MS a elementary school or a high school?
Northampton Area MS is classified as a middle covering Grades 6–8. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Northampton Area MS?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Northampton Area MS; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.