Blockson MS vs Colonial MS
Colonial MS has a higher overall rating of 7.0/10 compared to 5.1/10. Colonial MS is significantly larger with 1,253 students, about 1.7× the size of Blockson MS (727). In math proficiency, Colonial MS leads at 61.0%.
Attendance data is under correction. A public school's existing Resources & Environment score and overall rating shown here may still reflect an unverified attendance input.
Blockson MS
Norristown, PA
5.1/10
Middle School5th – 8th
727 students
Colonial MS
Plymouth Meeting, PA
7.0/10
Middle School6th – 8th
1,253 students
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| Metric | Blockson MS | Colonial MS |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Rating | 5.1 / 10 | 7.0 / 10 |
| Academic Score | 2.8 | 7.6 |
| Growth Score | 8.2 | 4.8 |
| Diversity Index | — | — |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | — | 26.6% |
| Environment Score | 3.3 | 9.6 |
| State Rank | #2,138 of 2,848 | #980 of 2,848 |
| State Percentile | 25th | 66th |
Test Scores
| Subject | Blockson MS | Colonial MS |
|---|---|---|
| Math Proficiency | 15.0% | 61.0% |
| Math (State Avg) | — | — |
| ELA Proficiency | 33.0% | 78.0% |
| ELA (State Avg) | — | — |
School Details
| Detail | Blockson MS | Colonial MS |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Middle School | Middle School |
| Grades | 5th – 8th | 6th – 8th |
| Enrollment | 727 | 1,253 |
| Student-Teacher Ratio | 14.8:1 | 13.3:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 100.1% | 26.6% |
| District | Norristown Area SD | Colonial SD |
| City | Norristown | Plymouth Meeting |
Neighborhood
| Metric | Norristown (19401) | Plymouth Meeting (19462) |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $68,646 | $133,942 |
| Median Home Value | $225,700 | $452,400 |
| Median Rent | $1,392 | $1,771 |
| College Educated (Bachelor's+) | 27.9% | 52.6% |
| Poverty Rate | 17.4% | 4.0% |
| Avg Commute | 27 min | 25 min |