Pennridge Central MiddleSchool

144 Walnut Street
Perkasie, PA 18944
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 573 students in grades 6-8, Pennridge Central 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 24% (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 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 37% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 573 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 16%
  • : Bottom 50% in PA
  • : 24% (Btm 50%)
  • : 56% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

School Overview

Pennridge Central MiddleSchool's student population of 573 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 45 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
573 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
45 teachers
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School Rankings

Pennridge Central 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 Pennridge Central MiddleSchool is 0.29, 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
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State Level (PA)
#1555 out of 2549 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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24%
38%
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56%
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
7%
14%
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Black
3%
14%
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White
84%
63%
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Hawaiian
n/a
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Two or more races
2%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.29
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Eligible for Free Lunch
22%
50%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
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 Pennridge Central MiddleSchool's ranking?
Pennridge Central MiddleSchool is ranked #1555 out of 2,549 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What schools are Pennridge Central MiddleSchool often compared to?
Pennridge Central MiddleSchoolis often viewed alongside schools like Pennridge North MiddleSchool, Pennridge South MiddleSchool by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
24% 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 Pennridge Central MiddleSchool?
573 students attend Pennridge Central MiddleSchool.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
84% of Pennridge Central MiddleSchool students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Pennridge Central MiddleSchool?
Pennridge Central MiddleSchool has a student ration of 13:1, which is equal to the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Pennridge Central MiddleSchool offer ?
Pennridge Central MiddleSchool offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Pennridge Central MiddleSchool part of?
Pennridge Central MiddleSchool is part of Pennridge SD School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 573 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 16%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 24% (Btm 50%)
  • : 56% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

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