Serving 280 students in grades 6-8, New Hope-solebury Middle School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 63% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 79% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower 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 40% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 280 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 25%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in PA
- Math Proficiency: 63% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 79% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 75-79% (Top 30%)
- Attendance Zone: The attendance zone for New Hope-Solebury MS encompasses the entire district of New Hope, PA, covering approximately 28.6 square miles. Most areas within the zone are a typical 5-10 minute drive from the school, with an average distance of 3.3 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum distance of 6.4 miles to its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
New Hope-solebury Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
New Hope-solebury Middle School's student population of 280 students has declined by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
280 students
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
Year Founded
1967
School Rankings
New Hope-solebury Middle School ranks within the top 10% of all 2,733 schools in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of New Hope-solebury Middle School is 0.42, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#268 out of 2733 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
63%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
79%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
57%
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
8%
5%
Hispanic
10%
16%
Black
1%
14%
White
75%
60%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)9.6%
23.3%
Eligible for Free Lunch
15%
59%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (12-13)
1%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is New Hope-solebury Middle School's ranking?
New Hope-solebury Middle School is ranked #268 out of 2,733 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What schools are New Hope-solebury Middle School often compared to?
New Hope-solebury Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Newtown Middle School, Tamanend Middle School, Holicong Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
63% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% PA state average), while 79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
How many students attend New Hope-solebury Middle School?
280 students attend New Hope-solebury Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
75% of New Hope-solebury Middle School students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Asian, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of New Hope-solebury Middle School?
New Hope-solebury Middle School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does New Hope-solebury Middle School offer ?
New Hope-solebury Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is New Hope-solebury Middle School part of?
New Hope-solebury Middle School is part of New HOPE-Solebury School District.
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