Serving 723 students in grades 6-8, Susquehanna Twp 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 5% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 723 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 81%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in PA
- Math Proficiency: 5% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 27% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
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Susquehanna Twp Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
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Susquehanna Twp Middle School's student population of 723 students has grown by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 42 teachers has declined by 16% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
723 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
42 teachers
Students by Grade
Susquehanna Twp 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 Susquehanna Twp Middle School is 0.78, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#2495 out of 2733 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
5%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
57%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
17%
5%
Hispanic
16%
14%
Black
35%
14%
White
19%
62%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
13%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
60%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
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Susquehanna Twp Middle School is ranked #2495 out of 2,733 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% PA state average), while 30% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
How many students attend Susquehanna Twp Middle School?
723 students attend Susquehanna Twp Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
35% of Susquehanna Twp Middle School students are Black, 19% of students are White, 17% of students are Asian, 16% of students are Hispanic, and 13% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Susquehanna Twp Middle School?
Susquehanna Twp Middle School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Susquehanna Twp Middle School offer ?
Susquehanna Twp Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Susquehanna Twp Middle School part of?
Susquehanna Twp Middle School is part of Susquehanna Township School District.
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