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Ephrata Middle School vs. Cocalico Middle School

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School Overview

School
Ephrata Middle School
957 Hammon Ave
Ephrata, PA 17522
: 
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Cocalico Middle School
South 6th Street
Denver, PA 17517
: 
6/
10
Top 50%
Top Rankings

Ephrata Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:

Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 20%)

Cocalico Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:

Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 20%)
Overview
Serving 607 students in grades 7-8, Ephrata 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 33% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 49% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 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 39% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 634 students in grades 6-8, Cocalico Middle School ranks in the top 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 44% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 64% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
7-8
6-8
Total Students
607 students
634 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Ephrata Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Cocalico Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
53% | 47%
54% | 46%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Ephrata Middle School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Cocalico Middle School.
Total Classroom Teachers
57 teachers
57 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Ephrata Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Cocalico Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Ephrata Middle School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Ephrata Area School District and the state of Pennsylvania, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Cocalico Middle School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Cocalico School District and the state of Pennsylvania, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#2020 out of 2733 schools in PA
(Bottom 50%)
#1200 out of 2733 schools in PA
(Top 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Ephrata Middle School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Cocalico Middle School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
33%
(Bottom 50% in PA)(22-23 School Year Data)
44%
(Bottom 50% in PA)(22-23 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Ephrata Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Ephrata Area School District and Pennsylvania public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Cocalico Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Cocalico School District and Pennsylvania public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
49%
(Bottom 50% in PA)
64%
(Top 50% in PA)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Ephrata Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Ephrata Area School District and Pennsylvania public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Cocalico Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Cocalico School District and Pennsylvania public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
57%
(Bottom 50% in PA)
60%
(Bottom 50% in PA)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Ephrata Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Ephrata Area School District and Pennsylvania public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Cocalico Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Cocalico School District and Pennsylvania public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Ephrata Middle School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Cocalico Middle School by grade.
Grade 4 Students
4
-
Grade 5 Students
1
-
Grade 6 Students
4
188
Grade 7 Students
304
213
Grade 8 Students
291
233
Grade 9 Students
3
-

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
3%
3%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Ephrata Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Ephrata Area School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Cocalico Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Cocalico School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
10%
10%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Ephrata Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Ephrata Area School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Cocalico Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Cocalico School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
3%
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Ephrata Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Ephrata Area School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Cocalico Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Cocalico School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
78%
82%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Ephrata Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Ephrata Area School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Cocalico Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Cocalico School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
3%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Ephrata Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Ephrata Area School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Cocalico Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Cocalico School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.38
0.32
This chart showcases the diversity score of Ephrata Middle School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Ephrata Area School District and Pennsylvania, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Cocalico Middle School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Cocalico School District and Pennsylvania, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
47%
39%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Ephrata Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Ephrata Area School District and Pennsylvania, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Cocalico Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Cocalico School District and Pennsylvania, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
4%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Ephrata Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Ephrata Area School District and Pennsylvania, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Cocalico Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Cocalico School District and Pennsylvania, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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