Serving 817 students in grades 6-8, Palmyra Area 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 47% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 73% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 6-8
Enrollment: 817 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
Minority Enrollment: 21%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 30% in PA
Math Proficiency
: 47% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 73% (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
: 75% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Palmyra Area 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 Palmyra Area Middle School is 0.37, 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.
Palmyra Area Middle School is ranked #715 out of 2,733 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What schools are Palmyra Area Middle School often compared to?
Palmyra Area Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Cedar Crest Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
47% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% PA state average), while 73% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
How many students attend Palmyra Area Middle School?
817 students attend Palmyra Area Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
79% of Palmyra Area Middle School students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Palmyra Area Middle School?
Palmyra Area Middle School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Palmyra Area Middle School offer ?
Palmyra Area Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Palmyra Area Middle School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 6-8
Enrollment: 817 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
Minority Enrollment: 21%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 30%
Math Proficiency
: 47% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 73% (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
: 75% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
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