For the 2024 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 1,360 students in 19023, PA.
The top ranked public middle schools in 19023, PA are Harris School and Penn Wood MiddleSchool. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 19023 have an average math proficiency score of 4% (versus the Pennsylvania public middle school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 31% (versus the 52% statewide average). Middle schools in 19023, PA have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Pennsylvania public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Pennsylvania public middle school average of 45% (majority Black).
Best 19023, PA Public Middle Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Harris School
(Math: 6% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
501 Sharon Avenue
Darby, PA 19023
(610) 522-4370
Darby, PA 19023
(610) 522-4370
Grades: K-8
| 671 students
Rank: #22.
Penn Wood MiddleSchool
(Math: 3% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
121 Summit St
Darby, PA 19023
(610) 586-1804
Darby, PA 19023
(610) 586-1804
Grades: 7-8
| 689 students
19023, Pennsylvania Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
224 S 6th St
Darby, PA 19023
(610) 534-5660
Darby, PA 19023
(610) 534-5660
Grades: K-8
| 614 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in 19023, PA?
The top ranked public middle schools in 19023, PA include Harris School and Penn Wood MiddleSchool.
How many public middle schools are located in 19023, PA?
2 public middle schools are located in 19023, PA.
What is the racial composition of students in 19023, PA?
19023, PA public middle schools minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Pennsylvania public middle schools average of 45% (majority Black).
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