Serving 332 students in grades 6-8, Pennridge South Middle 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 28% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student-teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 22% 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: 332 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 22%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in PA
- Math Proficiency: 28% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 45-49% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Pennridge South Middle School serves the west part of the Perkasie, PA area, encompassing approximately 18.6 square miles. Families can typically expect a short drive of 5-10 minutes to the school, with the furthest points in the attendance zone located about 5.6 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Pennridge South Middle School's student population of 332 students has declined by 26% over five school years.
The teacher population of 36 teachers has declined by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
332 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Pennridge South Middle 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 Pennridge South Middle School is 0.38, 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
#1920 out of 2733 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
38%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
55%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
57%
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
13:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
2%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
11%
16%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
5%
14%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
78%
60%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)27.7%
23.3%
Eligible for Free Lunch
43%
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 South Middle School's ranking?
Pennridge South Middle School is ranked #1920 out of 2,733 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What schools are Pennridge South Middle School often compared to?
Pennridge South Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Pennridge Central Middle School, Pennridge North Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
28% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% PA state average), while 50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
How many students attend Pennridge South Middle School?
332 students attend Pennridge South Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
78% of Pennridge South Middle School students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Pennridge South Middle School?
Pennridge South Middle School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Pennridge South Middle School offer ?
Pennridge South Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Pennridge South Middle School part of?
Pennridge South Middle School is part of Pennridge School District.
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