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Methacton High School vs. Perkiomen Valley High School

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School Overview

School
Methacton High School
1005 Kriebel Mill Road
Norristown, PA 19403
: 
8/
10
Top 30%
Perkiomen Valley High School
509 Gravel Rd
Collegeville, PA 19426
: 
8/
10
Top 30%
Top Rankings

Methacton High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:

Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)

Perkiomen Valley High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:

Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
Overview
Serving 1,509 students in grades 9-12, Methacton High School ranks in the top 30% 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 35-39% (which is approximately equal to the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 79% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Serving 1,714 students in grades 9-12, Perkiomen Valley High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 69% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
1,509 students
1,714 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Methacton High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Perkiomen Valley High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
51% | 49%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Methacton High School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Perkiomen Valley High School.
Total Classroom Teachers
110 teachers
119 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Methacton High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Perkiomen Valley High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Methacton High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Methacton 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 Perkiomen Valley High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Perkiomen Valley 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

#788 out of 2733 schools in PA
(Top 30%)
#734 out of 2733 schools in PA
(Top 30%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Methacton High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Perkiomen Valley High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
35-39%
(Bottom 50% in PA)
50%
(Top 50% in PA)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Methacton High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Methacton 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 Perkiomen Valley High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Perkiomen Valley School District and Pennsylvania public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
79%
(Top 10% in PA)(21-22 School Year Data)
69%
(Top 30% in PA)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Methacton High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Methacton 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 Perkiomen Valley High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Perkiomen Valley School District and Pennsylvania public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
58%
(Bottom 50% in PA)(21-22 School Year Data)
56%
(Bottom 50% in PA)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Methacton High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Methacton 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 Perkiomen Valley High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Perkiomen Valley School District and Pennsylvania public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
96%
(Top 10% in PA)
97%
(Top 5% in PA)
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Methacton High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Methacton 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 graduation rate of Perkiomen Valley High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Perkiomen Valley School District and Pennsylvania public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Methacton High School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Perkiomen Valley High School by grade.
Grade 9 Students
378
426
Grade 10 Students
374
448
Grade 11 Students
380
385
Grade 12 Students
377
455

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
14%
5%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Methacton High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Methacton 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 Perkiomen Valley High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Perkiomen Valley School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
8%
7%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Methacton High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Methacton 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 Perkiomen Valley High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Perkiomen Valley School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
6%
4%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Methacton High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Methacton 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 Perkiomen Valley High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Perkiomen Valley School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
65%
82%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Methacton High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Methacton 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 Perkiomen Valley High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Perkiomen Valley 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
7%
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Methacton High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Methacton 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 Perkiomen Valley High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Perkiomen Valley School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.55
0.32
This chart showcases the diversity score of Methacton High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Methacton 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 Perkiomen Valley High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Perkiomen Valley 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
20%
19%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Methacton High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Methacton 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 Perkiomen Valley High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Perkiomen Valley 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
2%
2%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Methacton High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Methacton 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 Perkiomen Valley High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Perkiomen Valley 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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