For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 607 students in 17522, PA.
The top ranked public middle school in 17522, PA is Ephrata Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle school in zipcode 17522 have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the Pennsylvania public middle school average of 29%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 52% statewide average). Middle schools in 17522, PA have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Pennsylvania public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Pennsylvania public middle school average of 46% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 17522, PA Public Middle Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Ephrata Middle School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
957 Hammon Ave
Ephrata, PA 17522
(717) 721-1468
Ephrata, PA 17522
(717) 721-1468
Gr: 7-8 | 607 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
17522, Pennsylvania Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
1301 Apple St
Ephrata, PA 17522
(717) 721-1120
Ephrata, PA 17522
(717) 721-1120
Gr: 1-5 | 162 students Minority enrollment: 8%
26 Marshall St
Ephrata, PA 17522
(717) 721-1150
Ephrata, PA 17522
(717) 721-1150
Gr: 9-12 | 37 students Minority enrollment: 6%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in 17522, PA?
The top ranked public middle schools in 17522, PA include Ephrata Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 17522?
1 public middle schools are located in 17522.
What is the racial composition of students in 17522?
17522 public middle schools minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Pennsylvania public middle schools average of 46% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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