Perkiomen Valley Ms-west
Tel:
(484)977-7210
- Perkiomen Valley Ms-west serves 612 students in grades 6-8.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 56% (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 12:1 is lower than the Pennsylvania state level of 15:1.
- Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 34%.
Top Placements
Perkiomen Valley Ms-west places among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
- Category Attribute
- Student Attention Lowest teacher:student ratio (Top 10%)
School Overview
- Perkiomen Valley Ms-west's student population of 612 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 49 teachers has declined by 7% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 6-8 |
| Total Students | 612 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 49 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Perkiomen Valley Ms-west's student:teacher ratio of 12:1 has increased from 11:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Perkiomen Valley Ms-west 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 | #990 out of 2,835 schools (Top 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 56% | 46% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 77% | 63% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 12:1 | 15:1 |
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| Asian | 3% | 4% |
| Hispanic | 5% | 11% |
| Black | 3% | 15% |
| White | 89% | 66% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.21 | 0.27 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 12% | 41% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 3% | 3% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Perkiomen Valley SD School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, PA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Perkiomen Valley Ms-west is Western Montgomery Ctc (3.1 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Perkiomen Valley Ms-east (4.6 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Schwenksville Elementary School (2.4 miles away)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Schwenksville Schwenksville Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 531 students
2.4 miles
55 2nd Street
Schwenksville, PA 19473
(610)879-8770 2.4 K-5 531 - Royersford Western Montgomery Ctc Vocational School
Grades: 9-12
3.1 miles
77 Graterford Rd
Royersford, PA 19468
(610)489-7272 3.1 9-12 n/a - Royersford Evans Elementary School Grades: PK-4 | 616 students
3.4 miles
125 Sunset Rd
Royersford, PA 19468
(610)705-6012 3.4 PK-4 616 - Frederick New Hanover-upper Frederick Elementary School Grades: K-6 | 786 students
3.6 miles
2547 Big Rd
Frederick, PA 19435
(610)754-9580 3.6 K-6 786 - Harleysville Salford Hills Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 456 students
3.6 miles
2721 Barndt Rd
Harleysville, PA 19438
(610)287-9197 3.6 K-5 456
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