Pennridge Central Middle School
Tel:
(215)258-0939
- Pennridge Central Middle School serves 682 students in grades 6-8.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 47% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 46%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 77% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 63%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 15:1.
- Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 34%.
School Overview
- Pennridge Central Middle School's student population of 682 students has grown by 7% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 41 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 6-8 |
| Total Students | 682 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 41 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Pennridge Central Middle School's student:teacher ratio of 17:1 has increased from 15:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Pennridge Central Middle School is 0.21, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.27. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (PA) |
| Overall School Rank | #900 out of 2,835 schools (Top 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 47% | 46% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 77% | 63% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 17:1 | 15:1 |
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| Asian | 4% | 4% |
| Hispanic | 4% | 11% |
| Black | 2% | 15% |
| White | 89% | 66% |
| Two or more races | 1% | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.21 | 0.27 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 17% | 41% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 1% | 3% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Pennridge SD School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, PA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Pennridge Central Middle School is Pennridge High School (2.4 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Pennridge South Middle School (2.0 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Seylar Elementary School (1.2 miles away)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Perkasie Seylar Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 445 students
1.2 miles
820 Callowhill Rd
Perkasie, PA 18944
(215)257-6272 1.2 K-5 445 - Sellersville Sellersville Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 441 students
1.7 miles
122 W Ridge Ave
Sellersville, PA 18960
(215)257-6591 1.7 K-5 441 - Sellersville Grasse Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 451 students
1.8 miles
600 Rickert Rd
Sellersville, PA 18960
(215)723-7501 1.8 K-5 451 - Perkasie Pennridge South Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 498 students
2.0 miles
Fifth & Cedar Streets
Perkasie, PA 18944
(215)257-0467 2.0 6-8 498 - Perkasie Patricia A Guth Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 465 students
2.3 miles
601 N 7th St
Perkasie, PA 18944
(215)257-8057 2.3 K-5 465
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