Serving 635 students in grades 7-8, Penn Wood 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 31% (which is lower 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 96% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 7-8
Enrollment: 635 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
Minority Enrollment: 96%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50% in PA
Math Proficiency
: 3% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 31% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 22% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Penn Wood 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 Penn Wood Middle School is 0.29, 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 31% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
How many students attend Penn Wood Middle School?
635 students attend Penn Wood Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
84% of Penn Wood Middle School students are Black, 5% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are White, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Penn Wood Middle School?
Penn Wood Middle School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Penn Wood Middle School offer ?
Penn Wood Middle School offers enrollment in grades 7-8
What school district is Penn Wood Middle School part of?
I am a student, and have to say that the teachers do a great job at teaching (with a few exceptions..) and the staff and all are pretty good. It's mostly the students that make the school of lower quality. Most of them are bad behavior-wise, and aren't very bright despite receiving good-quality learning. I am in the Advanced route, so luckily I don't experience most of the bad people except in specials, where learning level obviously doesn't matter. A lot of the students are still really nice though. I never experienced bullying really.. if you avoid the bad students you'll be fine. I kind of feel bad that my school gets trashed a lot. Just get good grades, try to avoid bad students as best as possible (which is pretty easy being advanced; most advanced kids are nice) and you'll be fine. Oh and there's "semi-advanced" classes or just the smart people as well it seems. It's pretty easy to get there at least if you're not at a gifted level and these people are nice too. Someone won't punch you in the face for no reason, I promise lol.
All in all try giving it a go. The school isn't the prettiest school I can admit ^^ but the staff really tries to bring in fun activities and more.
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 7-8
Enrollment: 635 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
Minority Enrollment: 96%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 3% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 31% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 22% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
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