Serving 828 students in grades 6-8, Radnor Middle School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 65% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 88% (which is higher 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 29% of the student body (majority Asian), 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: 828 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 29%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in PA
- Math Proficiency: 65% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 88% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 81% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Radnor Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Student Attention
School Overview
Radnor Middle School's student population of 828 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 73 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
828 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
73 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Radnor Middle School ranks within the top 10% of all 2,733 schools in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Radnor Middle School is 0.47, 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
#199 out of 2733 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
65%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
88%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
81%
57%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
15%
5%
Hispanic
6%
14%
Black
4%
14%
White
71%
62%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
13%
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 Radnor Middle School's ranking?
Radnor Middle School is ranked #199 out of 2,733 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What schools are Radnor Middle School often compared to?
Radnor Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Haverford Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
65% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% PA state average), while 88% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
How many students attend Radnor Middle School?
828 students attend Radnor Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
71% of Radnor Middle School students are White, 15% of students are Asian, 6% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Black, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Radnor Middle School?
Radnor Middle School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Radnor Middle School offer ?
Radnor Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Radnor Middle School part of?
Radnor Middle School is part of Radnor Township School District.
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