Serving 533 students in grades 6-8, South Brandywine Middle School 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 was 24% (which was lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 45% (which was lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 62%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 was equal to the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 54% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
533 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
41 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)24%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)45%
62%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
4%
Hispanic
22%
14%
Black
27%
14%
White
46%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
56%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
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 percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% PA state average), while 45% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 62% PA state average).
How many students attend South Brandywine Middle School?
533 students attend South Brandywine Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
46% of South Brandywine Middle School students are White, 27% of students are Black, 22% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of South Brandywine Middle School?
South Brandywine Middle School has a student ration of 13:1, which is equal to the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does South Brandywine Middle School offer ?
South Brandywine Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is South Brandywine Middle School part of?
South Brandywine Middle School is part of Coatesville Area School District.
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