Serving 743 students in grades 6-8, York Suburban Middle 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 41% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 76% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 743 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 36%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in PA
- Math Proficiency: 41% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 76% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 65% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: York Suburban Middle School's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district, covering an area of approximately 10.2 square miles in York, PA. Most students live within a 5-10 minute drive from the school, with an average distance of 2.6 miles to the nearest edge of the zone and a maximum distance of 5.4 miles to the furthest edge.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
York Suburban Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
York Suburban Middle School's student population of 743 students has grown by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 58 teachers has grown by 13% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
743 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
58 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
York Suburban Middle School ranks within the top 30% of all 2,733 schools in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of York Suburban Middle School is 0.55, which is less 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
#808 out of 2733 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
38%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
76%
55%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
65%
57%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
3%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
16%
16%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
9%
14%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
64%
60%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
8%
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)13.9%
23.3%
Eligible for Free Lunch
42%
59%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
2%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Black, Orange
School Mascot
Trojan
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is York Suburban Middle School's ranking?
York Suburban Middle School is ranked #808 out of 2,733 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What schools are York Suburban Middle School often compared to?
York Suburban Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Crossroads Middle School, Dallastown Area Intermediate School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
41% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% PA state average), while 76% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
How many students attend York Suburban Middle School?
743 students attend York Suburban Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of York Suburban Middle School students are White, 16% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Black, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of York Suburban Middle School?
York Suburban Middle School has a student ration of 13:1, which is equal to the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does York Suburban Middle School offer ?
York Suburban Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is York Suburban Middle School part of?
York Suburban Middle School is part of York Suburban School District.
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