Serving 563 students in grades 6-8, East Pennsboro Area Middle School 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 18% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 57% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Hispanic 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: 6-8
- Enrollment: 563 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 35%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in PA
- Math Proficiency: 18% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 57% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-54% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
East Pennsboro Area Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
East Pennsboro Area Middle School's student population of 563 students has declined by 32% over five school years.
The teacher population of 48 teachers has declined by 14% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
563 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
48 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
East Pennsboro Area Middle School 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 East Pennsboro Area Middle School is 0.55, 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
#1846 out of 2733 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
18%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
57%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
57%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
8%
5%
Hispanic
10%
14%
Black
9%
14%
White
65%
62%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
49%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is East Pennsboro Area Middle School's ranking?
East Pennsboro Area Middle School is ranked #1846 out of 2,733 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What schools are East Pennsboro Area Middle School often compared to?
East Pennsboro Area Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Camp Hill Middle School, Mechanicsburg Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
18% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% PA state average), while 57% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
How many students attend East Pennsboro Area Middle School?
563 students attend East Pennsboro Area Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
65% of East Pennsboro Area Middle School students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Black, 8% of students are Asian, and 8% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of East Pennsboro Area Middle School?
East Pennsboro Area Middle School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does East Pennsboro Area Middle School offer ?
East Pennsboro Area Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is East Pennsboro Area Middle School part of?
East Pennsboro Area Middle School is part of East Pennsboro Area School District.
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