Serving 853 students in grades 5-8, Berwick Area 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 19% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 54% (which is lower 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 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 37% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 5-8
- Enrollment: 853 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 16%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in PA
- Math Proficiency: 19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 54% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Berwick Area MiddleSchool ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Berwick Area MiddleSchool's student population of 853 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 67 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 5-8
Total Students
853 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
67 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Berwick Area 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 Berwick Area MiddleSchool is 0.28, 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
#1662 out of 2549 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
19%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
54%
55%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
11%
14%
Black
2%
14%
White
84%
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 (19-20)
5%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Berwick Area MiddleSchool's ranking?
Berwick Area MiddleSchool is ranked #1662 out of 2,549 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% PA state average), while 54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
How many students attend Berwick Area MiddleSchool?
853 students attend Berwick Area MiddleSchool.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
84% of Berwick Area MiddleSchool students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Berwick Area MiddleSchool?
Berwick Area MiddleSchool has a student ration of 13:1, which is equal to the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Berwick Area MiddleSchool offer ?
Berwick Area MiddleSchool offers enrollment in grades 5-8
What school district is Berwick Area MiddleSchool part of?
Berwick Area MiddleSchool is part of Berwick Area SD School District.
School Reviews
5 5/11/2020
I go to this school and I think it's a great place to learn. The teachers are really nice and supportive and help you if you're having a good day. They also have a sense of humor and that''s a good thing to have if you're going to teach kids. Sure, there are some kids who are mean, but the teachers are there to help. Most of the time, people say they don't do anything about it, but that's not true! The kids just don't speak up. This school is great and I think it deserves a 5 star rating.
1 4/27/2020
Kids here are disrespectful and some teachers are creeps.
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