Serving 270 students in grades 6-8, Sto-rox 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 5% (which was lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 22% (which was lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 62%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 was equal to the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
270 students
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(15-16)5%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(15-16)22%
62%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
American Indian
(15-16)n/a
n/a
Asian
(15-16)n/a
4%
Hispanic
(15-16)2%
10%
Black
(15-16)53%
15%
White
(15-16)35%
68%
Hawaiian
(15-16)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(15-16)10%
3%
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
60%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
6%
5%
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?
5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% PA state average), while 22% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 62% PA state average).
How many students attend Sto-rox Middle School?
270 students attend Sto-rox Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
53% of Sto-rox Middle School students are Black, 35% of students are White, 10% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Sto-rox Middle School?
Sto-rox Middle School has a student ration of 13:1, which is equal to the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Sto-rox Middle School offer ?
Sto-rox Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Sto-rox Middle School part of?
Sto-rox Middle School is part of Sto-Rox School District.
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