Serving 456 students in grades 6-8, Pennridge Central Middle School ranks in the top 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 33% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 62% (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 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 456 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 24%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in PA
- Math Proficiency: 33% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 62% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Pennridge Central Middle School serves the southern part of Perkasie, PA, covering an attendance area of approximately 28 square miles. Families within this zone can typically expect a drive of around 10-12 minutes to reach the school, with an average distance of 3.4 miles to the zone's edge and the furthest point being about 4.9 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Pennridge Central Middle School's student population of 456 students has declined by 25% over five school years.
The teacher population of 43 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
456 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
43 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Pennridge Central Middle School ranks within the top 50% of all 2,733 schools in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Pennridge Central Middle School is 0.41, 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
#1361 out of 2733 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
38%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
62%
55%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
57%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
13:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
3%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
10%
16%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
4%
14%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
76%
60%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
7%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)16.5%
23.3%
Eligible for Free Lunch
24%
59%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
2%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Pennridge Central Middle School's ranking?
Pennridge Central Middle School is ranked #1361 out of 2,733 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What schools are Pennridge Central Middle School often compared to?
Pennridge Central Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Pennridge South Middle School, Pennridge North Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
33% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% PA state average), while 62% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
How many students attend Pennridge Central Middle School?
456 students attend Pennridge Central Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
76% of Pennridge Central Middle School students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Black, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Pennridge Central Middle School?
Pennridge Central Middle School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Pennridge Central Middle School offer ?
Pennridge Central Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Pennridge Central Middle School part of?
Pennridge Central Middle School is part of Pennridge School District.
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