Serving 613 students in grades 7-8, Peters Township Middle School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 54% (which was higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 84% (which was higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 was higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 8% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which was lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 37% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
613 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
44 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)54%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)84%
55%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
3%
4%
Hispanic
2%
14%
Black
1%
14%
White
92%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
7%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
1%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 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?
54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% PA state average), while 84% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
How many students attend Peters Township Middle School?
613 students attend Peters Township Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Peters Township Middle School students are White, 3% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Peters Township Middle School?
Peters Township Middle School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Peters Township Middle School offer ?
Peters Township Middle School offers enrollment in grades 7-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Peters Township Middle School part of?
Peters Township Middle School is part of Peters Township School District.
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