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#1705 of 2,846 schools in PA
Berwick Area MS
Middle School · Berwick Area Sd · Berwick, PA
A Berwick Area Sd middle school where students score 9 points above what's typical for similar communities.
1100 Evergreen Drive, Berwick, PA 18603
- Math 34% vs PA 37% (2024)
- Reading 51% vs PA 53% (2024)
- 13.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Berwick Area MS score 42% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 34%).
2024 PSSA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. PA average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 6 points since 2020, reaching 42% in 2024.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 44% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 58% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 38 test records from PA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
99.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Berwick Area MS sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 29Car-Dependent
- Bike 42Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,123/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Berwick), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$55,969
Median home value
$164,500
Median rent
$789/mo
College educated
18.3%
Homeownership
72.4%
Poverty rate
16.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 18603; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
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| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Story SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.6 | 1–12 | 0.9 mi | 40 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Berwick Area Sd
- Schools in district
- 5
- Rank in district
- #4 of 5
- District spending per student
- $16,203NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 17.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
Berwick Area MS is listed in Berwick Area SD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Berwick Area MS
Berwick Area MS is a public middle school in Berwick, PA, part of Berwick Area Sd, serving approximately 878 students in grades 5th-8th with a 13.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.8 out of 10 and ranks #1,705 of 2,846 schools in PA. State assessment records show 44% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 58% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Berwick Area MS
What grades does Berwick Area MS serve?
Berwick Area MS serves students in grades 5th through 8th.
How many students attend Berwick Area MS?
Berwick Area MS has an enrollment of approximately 878 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Berwick Area MS?
The student-teacher ratio at Berwick Area MS is 13.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Berwick Area MS rank in PA?
Berwick Area MS ranks #1,705 of 2,846 schools in PA.
What is Berwick Area MS's MySchoolScout rating?
Berwick Area MS has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.8 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Berwick Area MS?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Berwick Area MS has 44% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 58% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Berwick Area MS a charter school?
No, Berwick Area MS is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Berwick Area MS a Title I school?
No, Berwick Area MS is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Berwick Area MS?
99.4% of students at Berwick Area MS qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 5th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 878
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 65
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Town
- County
- Luzerne County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 14.4%
- Phone
- (570) 759-6400
- Area population (ZIP 18603)
- 18,985
- Area average commute
- 22.4 min
- Area median age
- 47
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 PSSA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 PSSA. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 PSSA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 PSSA. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 18603; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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