Serving 480 students in grades 4-8, Brandywine Heights Intrmd/ms ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 32% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 53% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 4-8
- Enrollment: 480 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 13%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in PA
- Math Proficiency: 32% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 53% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Brandywine Heights Intrmd/ms ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
Brandywine Heights Intrmd/ms's student population of 480 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 42 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 4-8
Total Students
480 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
42 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Brandywine Heights Intrmd/ms ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,733 schools in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Brandywine Heights Intrmd/ms is 0.24, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1721 out of 2733 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
57%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
5%
Hispanic
7%
15%
Black
1%
14%
White
87%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
32%
60%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Brandywine Heights Intrmd/ms's ranking?
Brandywine Heights Intrmd/ms is ranked #1721 out of 2,733 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
32% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% PA state average), while 53% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
How many students attend Brandywine Heights Intrmd/ms?
480 students attend Brandywine Heights Intrmd/ms.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
87% of Brandywine Heights Intrmd/ms students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Brandywine Heights Intrmd/ms?
Brandywine Heights Intrmd/ms has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Brandywine Heights Intrmd/ms offer ?
Brandywine Heights Intrmd/ms offers enrollment in grades 4-8
What school district is Brandywine Heights Intrmd/ms part of?
Brandywine Heights Intrmd/ms is part of Brandywine Heights Area School District.
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