Serving 490 students in grades 6-8, Yellow Breeches 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 27% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 59% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 37% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 490 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 16%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in PA
- Math Proficiency: 27% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 59% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Yellow Breeches MiddleSchool ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
Yellow Breeches MiddleSchool's student population of 490 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 43 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
490 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
43 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Yellow Breeches 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 Yellow Breeches 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#1344 out of 2549 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
59%
55%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
5%
4%
Hispanic
3%
14%
Black
2%
14%
White
84%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
28%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
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 Yellow Breeches MiddleSchool's ranking?
Yellow Breeches MiddleSchool is ranked #1344 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?
27% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% PA state average), while 59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
How many students attend Yellow Breeches MiddleSchool?
490 students attend Yellow Breeches MiddleSchool.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
84% of Yellow Breeches MiddleSchool students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Yellow Breeches MiddleSchool?
Yellow Breeches MiddleSchool has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Yellow Breeches MiddleSchool offer ?
Yellow Breeches MiddleSchool offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Yellow Breeches MiddleSchool part of?
Yellow Breeches MiddleSchool is part of South Middleton SD School District.
School Reviews
5 2/28/2011
a.) Very high. Way harder than Carlisle's academic systems.
b.) We have a lot of extracurricular activities.
c.) You should check the trophy cases!!!
d.) Clean.
e.) Parents can volunteer for a lot.
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