Serving 575 students in grades 6-8, East Pennsboro 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 14% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 56% (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 35% 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: 6-8
- Enrollment: 575 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 35%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in PA
- Math Proficiency: 14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 56% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
School Overview
East Pennsboro Area MiddleSchool's student population of 575 students has declined by 30% over five school years.
The teacher population of 45 teachers has declined by 19% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
575 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
45 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
East Pennsboro 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 East Pennsboro Area MiddleSchool is 0.55, 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
#1706 out of 2549 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
14%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
56%
55%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
9%
4%
Hispanic
11%
14%
Black
7%
14%
White
65%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
37%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
1%
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 East Pennsboro Area MiddleSchool's ranking?
East Pennsboro Area MiddleSchool is ranked #1706 out of 2,549 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What schools are East Pennsboro Area MiddleSchool often compared to?
East Pennsboro Area MiddleSchoolis often viewed alongside schools like Camp Hill MiddleSchool, Mechanicsburg MiddleSchool by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% PA state average), while 56% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
How many students attend East Pennsboro Area MiddleSchool?
575 students attend East Pennsboro Area MiddleSchool.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
65% of East Pennsboro Area MiddleSchool students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Asian, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 7% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of East Pennsboro Area MiddleSchool?
East Pennsboro Area MiddleSchool has a student ration of 13:1, which is equal to the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does East Pennsboro Area MiddleSchool offer ?
East Pennsboro Area MiddleSchool offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is East Pennsboro Area MiddleSchool part of?
East Pennsboro Area MiddleSchool is part of East Pennsboro Area SD School District.
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