Pennbrook MiddleSchool

1201 East Walnut Street
North Wales, PA 19454
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 30%
Serving 832 students in grades 7-9, Pennbrook MiddleSchool ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 43% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70% (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 39% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 7-9
  • Enrollment: 832 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 39%
  • : Top 30% in PA
  • : 43% (Top 50%)
  • : 70% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Pennbrook MiddleSchool ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:

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School Overview

Pennbrook MiddleSchool's student population of 832 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 63 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-9
Total Students
832 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
63 teachers
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School Rankings

Pennbrook MiddleSchool ranks within the top 30% of all 2,549 schools in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Pennbrook MiddleSchool is 0.58, which is more 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
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State Level (PA)
#606 out of 2549 schools
(Top 30%)
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43%
38%
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70%
55%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
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American Indian
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Asian
19%
4%
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Hispanic
4%
14%
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Black
9%
14%
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White
61%
63%
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Hawaiian
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Two or more races
7%
5%
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0.58
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Eligible for Free Lunch
19%
50%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
1%
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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 Pennbrook MiddleSchool's ranking?
Pennbrook MiddleSchool is ranked #606 out of 2,549 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What schools are Pennbrook MiddleSchool often compared to?
Pennbrook MiddleSchoolis often viewed alongside schools like Penndale MiddleSchool, Pennfield MiddleSchool by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
43% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% PA state average), while 70% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
How many students attend Pennbrook MiddleSchool?
832 students attend Pennbrook MiddleSchool.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
61% of Pennbrook MiddleSchool students are White, 19% of students are Asian, 9% of students are Black, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Pennbrook MiddleSchool?
Pennbrook MiddleSchool has a student ration of 13:1, which is equal to the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Pennbrook MiddleSchool offer ?
Pennbrook MiddleSchool offers enrollment in grades 7-9
What school district is Pennbrook MiddleSchool part of?
Pennbrook MiddleSchool is part of North Penn SD School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 7-9
  • Enrollment: 832 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 39%
  • : Top 30%
  • : 43% (Top 50%)
  • : 70% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

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