Serving 569 students in grades 5-6, Ephrata Intermediate 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 is 35% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 54% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 5-6
- Enrollment: 569 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 25%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in PA
- Math Proficiency: 35% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 54% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Ephrata Intermediate School's student population of 569 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 41 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 5-6
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
569 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
41 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Ephrata Intermediate School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,733 schools in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Ephrata Intermediate School is 0.42, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1649 out of 2733 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
54%
55%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
5%
Hispanic
14%
15%
Black
4%
14%
White
75%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
50%
60%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ephrata Intermediate School's ranking?
Ephrata Intermediate School is ranked #1649 out of 2,733 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?
35% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% PA state average), while 54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
How many students attend Ephrata Intermediate School?
569 students attend Ephrata Intermediate School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
75% of Ephrata Intermediate School students are White, 14% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ephrata Intermediate School?
Ephrata Intermediate School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Ephrata Intermediate School offer ?
Ephrata Intermediate School offers enrollment in grades 5-6 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Ephrata Intermediate School part of?
Ephrata Intermediate School is part of Ephrata Area School District.
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