Serving 1,208 students in grades 7-9, Penndale 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 24% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 62% (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 47% of the student body (majority Asian and Black), which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Penndale 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 Penndale Middle School is 0.66, 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?
24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% PA state average), while 62% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
How many students attend Penndale Middle School?
1,208 students attend Penndale Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
53% of Penndale Middle School students are White, 18% of students are Asian, 12% of students are Black, 9% of students are Hispanic, and 8% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Penndale Middle School?
Penndale Middle School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Penndale Middle School offer ?
Penndale Middle School offers enrollment in grades 7-9
What school district is Penndale Middle School part of?
Great staff and learning environment. Caring staff and teachers. Many activities, sports and music courses for everyone. Everyone that wants to be included has an opportunity to join. Best school in the North Penn School District.
- Posted by Parent - bkts
210/24/2009
Great academics. Alot of activities. None. ehh. None!
- Posted by Student/Alumni - nakar
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