Serving 960 students in grades 5-8, Poquessing MiddleSchool 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 is 28% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 53% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 5-8
- Enrollment: 960 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 20%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in PA
- Math Proficiency: 28% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 53% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Poquessing MiddleSchool's student population of 960 students has grown by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 54 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 5-8
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
960 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
54 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Poquessing MiddleSchool ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,549 schools in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Poquessing MiddleSchool is 0.35, 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
#1515 out of 2549 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
55%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
7%
4%
Hispanic
7%
14%
Black
1%
14%
White
80%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
34%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
1%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Poquessing MiddleSchool's ranking?
Poquessing MiddleSchool is ranked #1515 out of 2,549 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What schools are Poquessing MiddleSchool often compared to?
Poquessing MiddleSchoolis often viewed alongside schools like Maple Point MiddleSchool, Sandburg MiddleSchool by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
28% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% PA state average), while 53% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
How many students attend Poquessing MiddleSchool?
960 students attend Poquessing MiddleSchool.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
80% of Poquessing MiddleSchool students are White, 7% of students are Asian, 7% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Poquessing MiddleSchool?
Poquessing MiddleSchool has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Poquessing MiddleSchool offer ?
Poquessing MiddleSchool offers enrollment in grades 5-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Poquessing MiddleSchool part of?
Poquessing MiddleSchool is part of Neshaminy SD School District.
School Reviews
5 3/23/2019
as a student I love the learning and counselors here and the teachers and the clubs here are really good Have a great year at poquessing
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