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Nitschmann MS

1002 W. Union Blvd, Bethlehem, PA, 18018

About Nitschmann MS

Nitschmann Middle School is a public middle school in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, which is a small city. The school has about 735 students and serves grades 6 through 8. Nitschmann Middle School has about 13 students for every teacher, which is the same as the district average. The school has 55 full-time teachers and three full-time counselors. The school offers a full range of classes in English Language Arts, math, science, and social studies, as well as optional classes and activities that help students learn and stay interested. Recent data shows that 28% of students are proficient or better in math and 52% are proficient or better in reading. This shows that there is still room for academic growth. There are 47% girls and 53% boys in the student body. 49% of the students are economically disadvantaged. The school also has a diverse student body, with Hispanic, Black, Asian, and multiracial students, which is a reflection of the community's demographics. Nitschmann Middle School is known for its community-oriented atmosphere, helpful staff, and organized programs. The school is still working to improve student growth and academic performance.

Nitschmann MS Contact Information

Address

1002 W. Union Blvd, Bethlehem, PA, 18018

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Phone

(610) 866-5781

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 28%
Reading 52%
State average proficiency is 28% in Math and 52% in Reading.
55
Full-time Teachers
13 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
1
Teachers In First Or Second Year (yrs)
735
Total Students
$76537
Avg. Teacher Salary
TOP 164 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at Nitschmann MS

2.5X
More likely to pursue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
2.5X
More likely to persue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
  • 🤖 Coding & Debugging
  • 🧪 Hobby Electronics and Engineering
  • 👩‍💻 Apply Math in Science and Engineering
  • 🛠️ 3D Printing
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Hands-on with real robots
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Led by competition winners
🎓
STEM career pathways

Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

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Mansfield Public Schools Educator Spotlight: Pathways of a Fourth-Grade Teacher

MANSFIELD — Inside the brick building on East Street, four educators who began teaching within 2 years of each other, all spending the beginning of their careers teaching fourth grade at Jordan/Jackson Elementary School...

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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 8:05 AM to 3:05 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 7:50 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Student Demographics

White 48.84%
Asian 3.67%
Hispanic 33.47%
Black 10.61%
Two+ Races 3.27%
Native Am. 0.14%
White
48.84%
Asian
3.67%
Hispanic
33.47%
Black
10.61%
Two+ Races
3.27%
Native Am.
0.14%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 735
47.07%
346 Female
52.93%
389 Male

Student Population

735 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 13 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

245 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

There is a lot of excitement at Nitschmann Middle School! The school's instrumental music program is getting ready for a number of shows, such as the NMS at Broughal Jazz Festival on March 13, 2026, and the Spring Band Concert on April 29, 2026. The 8th Grade Music & Drama Trip to NYC is also set for April 1, 2026. This will be a great chance for students to show off their skills. The school is also putting on a number of events, including the NIMAS General Membership Meeting on January 21, 2026.

FAQ

Q1. What sets Nitschmann Middle School apart from other schools in terms of how they teach?

Ans. The school makes learning fun and useful by focusing on hands-on learning, interactive lessons, and group projects.

Q2. What does Nitschmann do to help students be creative?

Ans. Students look into programs for music, theater, art, and writing, which help them express themselves and think outside the box.

Q3. How does the school make sure that students are emotionally healthy?

Ans. Students can better deal with problems with the help of counseling services, peer support programs, and mindfulness activities.

Q4. What other activities can I do?

Ans. Students can grow as people outside of school by joining sports teams, clubs, and community service projects.

Q5. What do teachers do to get students to take the lead?

Ans. Programs that teach leadership, group projects, and activities led by students help students learn how to be responsible and solve problems.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

  • Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
  • Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
  • Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

  • Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
  • Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
  • Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

  • Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
  • Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
  • Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

Vocabulary.com +3 Horn Book +3 What to Read to Your Kids +3
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Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

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The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

MLV

The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

Penguin Random House +10 Vocabulary.com +10 Wikipedia +10
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Frindle

by Andrew Clements

WR

The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2
SLB

The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

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The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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