Black Rock Middle School serves 1,032 students in grades 5-8.
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Asian and Black), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 5-8
- Enrollment: 1,032 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 37%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Black Rock Middle School's student population of 1,032 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 101 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 5-8
Total Students
1,032 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
101 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Black Rock Middle School is 0.57, 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.
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
12%
5%
Hispanic
7%
14%
Black
9%
14%
White
63%
62%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
12%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 08/17/2024
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Black Rock Middle School?
1,032 students attend Black Rock Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
63% of Black Rock Middle School students are White, 12% of students are Asian, 9% of students are Black, 9% of students are Two or more races, and 7% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Black Rock Middle School?
Black Rock Middle School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Black Rock Middle School offer ?
Black Rock Middle School offers enrollment in grades 5-8
What school district is Black Rock Middle School part of?
Black Rock Middle School is part of Lower Merion School District.
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