Serving 922 students in grades 6-8, William Penn Middle School ranks in the top 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 36% (which is equal to the Pennsylvania state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 73% (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 28% 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: 922 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 28%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in PA
- Math Proficiency: 36% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 73% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 60% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
William Penn Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Student Attention
School Overview
William Penn Middle School's student population of 922 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 83 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
922 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
83 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
William Penn Middle School ranks within the top 50% of all 2,733 schools in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of William Penn 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
#991 out of 2733 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
73%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60%
57%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
6%
5%
Hispanic
8%
14%
Black
7%
14%
White
72%
62%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
29%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is William Penn Middle School's ranking?
William Penn Middle School is ranked #991 out of 2,733 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What schools are William Penn Middle School often compared to?
William Penn Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Pennwood Middle School, Charles H Boehm Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
36% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% PA state average), while 73% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
How many students attend William Penn Middle School?
922 students attend William Penn Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
72% of William Penn Middle School students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Black, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 6% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of William Penn Middle School?
William Penn Middle School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does William Penn Middle School offer ?
William Penn Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is William Penn Middle School part of?
William Penn Middle School is part of Pennsbury School District.
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