Yellow Breeches Middle School

30 Academy Street
Boiling Springs, PA 17007
(School attendance zone shown in map)
6/
10
Top 50%
Serving 474 students in grades 6-8, Yellow Breeches 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 32% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 66% (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 16% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 38% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 474 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 16%
  • : Top 50% in PA
  • : 32% (Btm 50%)
  • : 66% (Top 50%)
  • : 50-54% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Yellow Breeches Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:

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School Overview

Yellow Breeches Middle School's student population of 474 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 38 teachers has declined by 13% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
474 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
38 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Yellow Breeches 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 Yellow Breeches Middle School is 0.29, 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.
This School
State Level (PA)
#1268 out of 2733 schools
(Top 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Yellow Breeches Middle School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
32%
36%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Yellow Breeches Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
66%
55%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Yellow Breeches Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
50-54%
57%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Yellow Breeches Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
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American Indian
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Asian
6%
5%
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Hispanic
2%
14%
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Black
2%
14%
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White
84%
62%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.29
This chart displays the diversity score of Yellow Breeches Middle School and the public school average diversity score of Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
30%
54%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Yellow Breeches Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
2%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Yellow Breeches Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Yellow Breeches Middle School's ranking?
Yellow Breeches Middle School is ranked #1268 out of 2,733 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
32% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% PA state average), while 66% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
How many students attend Yellow Breeches Middle School?
474 students attend Yellow Breeches Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
84% of Yellow Breeches Middle School students are White, 6% of students are Asian, 6% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Yellow Breeches Middle School?
Yellow Breeches Middle School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Yellow Breeches Middle School offer ?
Yellow Breeches Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Yellow Breeches Middle School part of?
Yellow Breeches Middle School is part of South Middleton School District.

School Reviews

5   2/28/2011
a.) Very high. Way harder than Carlisle's academic systems. b.) We have a lot of extracurricular activities. c.) You should check the trophy cases!!! d.) Clean. e.) Parents can volunteer for a lot.
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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 474 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 16%
  • : Top 50%
  • : 32% (Btm 50%)
  • : 66% (Top 50%)
  • : 50-54% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

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