Serving 422 students in grades 6-8, Deer Lakes 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 37% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 38% (majority Black).
Deer Lakes Middle School ranks within the top 50% of all 2,733 schools in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Deer Lakes Middle School is 0.10, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.58. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Deer Lakes Middle School is ranked #1189 out of 2,733 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
37% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% PA state average), while 65% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
How many students attend Deer Lakes Middle School?
422 students attend Deer Lakes Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
95% of Deer Lakes Middle School students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Deer Lakes Middle School?
Deer Lakes Middle School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Deer Lakes Middle School offer ?
Deer Lakes Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Deer Lakes Middle School part of?
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Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
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