Serving 824 students in grades 5-6, Butler MiddleSchool 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 was 45% (which was higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 65% (which was higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 was higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 9% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which was lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 5-6
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
824 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
60 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Overall Testing Rank
#1032 out of 2733 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
65%
55%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
3%
15%
Black
3%
14%
White
91%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
47%
60%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
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 Butler MiddleSchool's ranking?
Butler MiddleSchool is ranked #1032 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?
45% 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 Butler MiddleSchool?
824 students attend Butler MiddleSchool.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of Butler MiddleSchool students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Black, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Butler MiddleSchool?
Butler MiddleSchool has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Butler MiddleSchool offer ?
Butler MiddleSchool offers enrollment in grades 5-6 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Butler MiddleSchool part of?
Butler MiddleSchool is part of Butler Area SD School District.
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