Serving 667 students in grades 6-8, Harrison-morton 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 3% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 26% (which is lower 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 92% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 6-8
Enrollment: 667 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
Minority Enrollment: 92%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50% in PA
Math Proficiency
: 3% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 26% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 16% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Harrison-morton 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 Harrison-morton Middle School is 0.39, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
3% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% PA state average), while 26% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
How many students attend Harrison-morton Middle School?
667 students attend Harrison-morton Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
77% of Harrison-morton Middle School students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Black, 8% of students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Harrison-morton Middle School?
Harrison-morton Middle School has a student ration of 13:1, which is equal to the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Harrison-morton Middle School offer ?
Harrison-morton Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Harrison-morton Middle School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 6-8
Enrollment: 667 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
Minority Enrollment: 92%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 3% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 26% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 16% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
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