For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 2,864 students in 18017, PA.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 18017, PA are Lehigh Valley Academy Regional Charter School and East Hills Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 18017 have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the Pennsylvania public middle school average of 29%), and reading proficiency score of 59% (versus the 52% statewide average). Middle schools in 18017, PA have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Pennsylvania public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Pennsylvania public middle school average of 46% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 18017, PA Public Middle Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Lehigh Valley Academy Regional Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2040 Avenue C
Bethlehem, PA 18017
(610) 866-9660
Bethlehem, PA 18017
(610) 866-9660
Gr: K-12 | 1,847 student Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: #22.
East Hills Middle School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2005 Chester Rd
Bethlehem, PA 18017
(610) 867-0541
Bethlehem, PA 18017
(610) 867-0541
Gr: 6-8 | 1,017 student Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 18017, PA?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 18017, PA include Lehigh Valley Academy Regional Charter School and East Hills Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 18017?
2 public middle schools are located in 18017.
What is the racial composition of students in 18017?
18017 public middle schools minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Pennsylvania public middle schools average of 46% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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