Serving 750 students in grades 5-6, Nazareth Area Intermediate School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 47% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 5-6
- Enrollment: 750 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 25%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in PA
- Math Proficiency: 47% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 65% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 88%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Nazareth Area Intermediate School's student population of 750 students has declined by 34% over five school years.
The teacher population of 54 teachers has declined by 19% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 5-6
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
750 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
54 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Nazareth Area Intermediate School ranks within the top 50% of all 2,733 schools in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Nazareth Area Intermediate School is 0.42, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.58. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#938 out of 2733 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
65%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)88%
64%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
5%
5%
Hispanic
13%
14%
Black
3%
14%
White
75%
62%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
27%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Nazareth Area Intermediate School's ranking?
Nazareth Area Intermediate School is ranked #938 out of 2,733 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
47% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% PA state average), while 65% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
How many students attend Nazareth Area Intermediate School?
750 students attend Nazareth Area Intermediate School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
75% of Nazareth Area Intermediate School students are White, 13% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Nazareth Area Intermediate School?
Nazareth Area Intermediate School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Nazareth Area Intermediate School offer ?
Nazareth Area Intermediate School offers enrollment in grades 5-6 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Nazareth Area Intermediate School part of?
Nazareth Area Intermediate School is part of Nazareth Area School District.
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