Perkiomen Valley Ms-west

200 Big Road
Zieglerville, PA 19492
(School attendance zone shown in map)
6/
10
Top 50%
Serving 570 students in grades 6-8, Perkiomen Valley Ms-west 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 38%). 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 13:1 is equal to the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 37% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 570 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 15%
  • : Top 50% in PA
  • : 32% (Btm 50%)
  • : 66% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

School Overview

Perkiomen Valley Ms-west's student population of 570 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 43 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
570 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
43 teachers
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School Rankings

Perkiomen Valley Ms-west ranks within the top 50% of all 2,549 schools in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Perkiomen Valley Ms-west is 0.27, 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.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (PA)
#1033 out of 2549 schools
(Top 50%)
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32%
38%
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66%
55%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
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American Indian
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Asian
4%
4%
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Hispanic
4%
14%
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Black
5%
14%
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White
85%
63%
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Hawaiian
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Two or more races
2%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.27
This chart display the diversity score of Perkiomen Valley Ms-west and the public school average diversity score of Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
20%
50%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
1%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Perkiomen Valley Ms-west's ranking?
Perkiomen Valley Ms-west is ranked #1033 out of 2,549 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What schools are Perkiomen Valley Ms-west often compared to?
Perkiomen Valley Ms-westis often viewed alongside schools like Arcola Intrmd School, Perkiomen Valley Ms-east by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
32% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% PA state average), while 66% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
How many students attend Perkiomen Valley Ms-west?
570 students attend Perkiomen Valley Ms-west.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
85% of Perkiomen Valley Ms-west students are White, 5% of students are Black, 4% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Perkiomen Valley Ms-west?
Perkiomen Valley Ms-west has a student ration of 13:1, which is equal to the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Perkiomen Valley Ms-west offer ?
Perkiomen Valley Ms-west offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Perkiomen Valley Ms-west part of?
Perkiomen Valley Ms-west is part of Perkiomen Valley SD School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 570 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 15%
  • : Top 50%
  • : 32% (Btm 50%)
  • : 66% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

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