Serving 267 students in grades 5-8, Penn Treaty 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 was 44% (which was lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 73%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 35% (which was lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 70%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 was lower than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 72% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 5-8
Total Students
267 students
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)44%
73%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)35%
70%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
5%
Hispanic
41%
15%
Black
23%
14%
White
28%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
60%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (08-09)
5%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 73% PA state average), while 35% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 70% PA state average).
How many students attend Penn Treaty Middle School?
267 students attend Penn Treaty Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
41% of Penn Treaty Middle School students are Hispanic, 28% of students are White, 23% of students are Black, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Penn Treaty Middle School?
Penn Treaty Middle School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Penn Treaty Middle School offer ?
Penn Treaty Middle School offers enrollment in grades 5-8
What school district is Penn Treaty Middle School part of?
Penn Treaty Middle School is part of Philadelphia City School District.
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