Serving 876 students in grades 6-8, Paxon Hollow 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 44% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 78% (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 21% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 6-8
Enrollment: 876 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
Minority Enrollment: 21%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 30% in PA
Math Proficiency
: 44% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 78% (Top 10%)
Science Proficiency
: 73% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Paxon Hollow 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 Paxon Hollow Middle School is 0.36, 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?
44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% PA state average), while 78% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
How many students attend Paxon Hollow Middle School?
876 students attend Paxon Hollow Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
79% of Paxon Hollow Middle School students are White, 13% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Paxon Hollow Middle School?
Paxon Hollow Middle School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Paxon Hollow Middle School offer ?
Paxon Hollow Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Paxon Hollow Middle School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 6-8
Enrollment: 876 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
Minority Enrollment: 21%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 30%
Math Proficiency
: 44% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 78% (Top 10%)
Science Proficiency
: 73% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
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