Serving 549 students in grades 5-6, Neil Armstrong 5-6 MiddleSchool ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 47% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 74% (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 12% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 37% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 5-6
- Enrollment: 549 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 12%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in PA
- Math Proficiency: 47% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 74% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Neil Armstrong 5-6 MiddleSchool ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Student Attention
School Overview
Neil Armstrong 5-6 MiddleSchool's student population of 549 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 51 teachers has declined by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 5-6
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
549 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
51 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Neil Armstrong 5-6 MiddleSchool ranks within the top 20% of all 2,549 schools in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Neil Armstrong 5-6 MiddleSchool is 0.22, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#445 out of 2549 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
74%
55%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
5%
4%
Hispanic
1%
14%
Black
3%
14%
White
88%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
15%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
1%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Neil Armstrong 5-6 MiddleSchool's ranking?
Neil Armstrong 5-6 MiddleSchool is ranked #445 out of 2,549 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
47% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% PA state average), while 74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
How many students attend Neil Armstrong 5-6 MiddleSchool?
549 students attend Neil Armstrong 5-6 MiddleSchool.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
88% of Neil Armstrong 5-6 MiddleSchool students are White, 5% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Neil Armstrong 5-6 MiddleSchool?
Neil Armstrong 5-6 MiddleSchool has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Neil Armstrong 5-6 MiddleSchool offer ?
Neil Armstrong 5-6 MiddleSchool offers enrollment in grades 5-6 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Neil Armstrong 5-6 MiddleSchool part of?
Neil Armstrong 5-6 MiddleSchool is part of Bethel Park SD School District.
School Reviews
4 4/28/2021
This school is great. It's just kind of boring always having the same class at the same time. BUT it's GREAT.
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