Colonial MS vs Blockson 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.
Colonial MS
Plymouth Meeting, PA
7.0/10
Middle School6th – 8th
1,253 students
Blockson MS
Norristown, PA
5.1/10
Middle School5th – 8th
727 students
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| Metric | Colonial MS | Blockson MS |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Rating | 7.0 / 10 | 5.1 / 10 |
| Academic Score | 7.6 | 2.8 |
| Growth Score | 4.8 | 8.2 |
| Diversity Index | — | — |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 26.6% | — |
| Environment Score | 9.6 | 3.3 |
| State Rank | #980 of 2,848 | #2,138 of 2,848 |
| State Percentile | 66th | 25th |
Test Scores
| Subject | Colonial MS | Blockson MS |
|---|---|---|
| Math Proficiency | 61.0% | 15.0% |
| Math (State Avg) | — | — |
| ELA Proficiency | 78.0% | 33.0% |
| ELA (State Avg) | — | — |
School Details
| Detail | Colonial MS | Blockson MS |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Middle School | Middle School |
| Grades | 6th – 8th | 5th – 8th |
| Enrollment | 1,253 | 727 |
| Student-Teacher Ratio | 13.3:1 | 14.8:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 26.6% | 100.1% |
| District | Colonial SD | Norristown Area SD |
| City | Plymouth Meeting | Norristown |
Neighborhood
| Metric | Plymouth Meeting (19462) | Norristown (19401) |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $133,942 | $68,646 |
| Median Home Value | $452,400 | $225,700 |
| Median Rent | $1,771 | $1,392 |
| College Educated (Bachelor's+) | 52.6% | 27.9% |
| Poverty Rate | 4.0% | 17.4% |
| Avg Commute | 25 min | 27 min |