Serving 678 students in grades 6-8, Pottsgrove 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 31% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 61% (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 46% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 40% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 678 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 46%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in PA
- Math Proficiency: 31% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 61% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 49% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Pottsgrove Middle School's attendance zone encompasses the entire Pottsgrove School District, covering approximately 15.4 square miles in Pottstown, PA. Typically, it takes 5-10 minutes to drive to the school, with an average distance of 2.6 miles from the school to the edge of the zone, reaching a maximum of 4 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Pottsgrove Middle School's student population of 678 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 60 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
678 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
60 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Pottsgrove Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,733 schools in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Pottsgrove Middle School is 0.65, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1551 out of 2733 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
38%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
61%
55%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
57%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
13:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
1%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
12%
16%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
19%
14%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
54%
60%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
13%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)27.6%
23.3%
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
59%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (22-23)
1%
2%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Pottsgrove Middle School's ranking?
Pottsgrove Middle School is ranked #1551 out of 2,733 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What schools are Pottsgrove Middle School often compared to?
Pottsgrove Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Boyertown Area Ms-east, Lower Pottsgrove Elementary School, Pottsgrove Sr. High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
31% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% PA state average), while 61% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
How many students attend Pottsgrove Middle School?
678 students attend Pottsgrove Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
54% of Pottsgrove Middle School students are White, 19% of students are Black, 13% of students are Two or more races, 12% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Pottsgrove Middle School?
Pottsgrove Middle School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Pottsgrove Middle School offer ?
Pottsgrove Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Pottsgrove Middle School part of?
Pottsgrove Middle School is part of Pottsgrove School District.
In what neighborhood is Pottsgrove Middle School located?
Pottsgrove Middle School is located in the Halfway House neighborhood of Pottstown, PA.
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