Serving 926 students in grades 6-8, William Penn MiddleSchool 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 31% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70% (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 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 37% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 926 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 26%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in PA
- Math Proficiency: 31% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 70% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
William Penn MiddleSchool ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Student Attention
School Overview
William Penn MiddleSchool's student population of 926 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 82 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
926 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
82 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
William Penn MiddleSchool ranks within the top 50% of all 2,549 schools in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of William Penn MiddleSchool is 0.44, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#986 out of 2549 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
70%
55%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
5%
4%
Hispanic
7%
14%
Black
6%
14%
White
74%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
19%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
1%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is William Penn MiddleSchool's ranking?
William Penn MiddleSchool is ranked #986 out of 2,549 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What schools are William Penn MiddleSchool often compared to?
William Penn MiddleSchoolis often viewed alongside schools like Pennwood MiddleSchool, Charles H Boehm MiddleSchool 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 70% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
How many students attend William Penn MiddleSchool?
926 students attend William Penn MiddleSchool.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
74% of William Penn MiddleSchool students are White, 8% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Black, and 5% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of William Penn MiddleSchool?
William Penn MiddleSchool has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does William Penn MiddleSchool offer ?
William Penn MiddleSchool offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is William Penn MiddleSchool part of?
William Penn MiddleSchool is part of Pennsbury SD School District.
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