Serving 824 students in grades 6-8, Trexler 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 2% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 824 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 93%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in PA
- Math Proficiency: 2% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: <50% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Trexler MiddleSchool ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Trexler MiddleSchool's student population of 824 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 57 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
824 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
57 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Trexler 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 Trexler MiddleSchool is 0.38, 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
#2065 out of 2549 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
2%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
55%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
4%
Hispanic
78%
14%
Black
11%
14%
White
7%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (15-16)
6%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Trexler MiddleSchool's ranking?
Trexler MiddleSchool is ranked #2065 out of 2,549 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What schools are Trexler MiddleSchool often compared to?
Trexler MiddleSchoolis often viewed alongside schools like South Mountain MiddleSchool by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
2% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% PA state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
How many students attend Trexler MiddleSchool?
824 students attend Trexler MiddleSchool.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
78% of Trexler MiddleSchool students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Black, 7% of students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Trexler MiddleSchool?
Trexler MiddleSchool has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Trexler MiddleSchool offer ?
Trexler MiddleSchool offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Trexler MiddleSchool part of?
Trexler MiddleSchool is part of Allentown City SD School District.
School Reviews
5 5/30/2020
This school is very affordable and isn't that bad.
2 5/9/2017
is there anyone monitoring this page,? can we have someone reach out to me about. I am a former student of trexler Middle School. I'm looking to get a hold of either a current teacher, or a previous teacher. Chad Groover. It's very important that I get someone to reach out. please reach out to me. My name is Eric Lee Tubens.
2 12/7/2015
I am a former student of trexler Middle School. I'm looking to get ahold of either a current teacher, or a previous teacher. Chad Groover. It's very important that I getc someone to reach out. please reach out to me. My name is Eric Lee Tubens.
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