Serving 403 students in grades 5-8, Marshall Math Science Academy 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 8% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Marshall Math Science Academy 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 Marshall Math Science Academy is 0.61, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.58. 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?
8% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% PA state average), while 50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
How many students attend Marshall Math Science Academy?
403 students attend Marshall Math Science Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
52% of Marshall Math Science Academy students are Black, 34% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are White, 4% of students are Asian, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What grades does Marshall Math Science Academy offer ?
Marshall Math Science Academy offers enrollment in grades 5-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Marshall Math Science Academy part of?
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Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
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