Excellent
#2 of 2,846 schools in PA
Top 1% in state
Black Rock MS
Middle School · Lower Merion Sd · Villanova, PA
A Lower Merion Sd middle school where students score 16 points above what's typical for similar communities.
1860 W Montgomery Ave, Villanova, PA 19085
- Math 82% vs PA 37% (2024)
- Reading 86% vs PA 53% (2024)
- 9.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Black Rock MS score 84% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 68%).
Component weights adjusted due to data availability.
2024 PSSA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. PA average.
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
15.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Black Rock MS sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 8Car-Dependent
- Bike 3Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$250,001
Median home value
$1,007,400
College educated
89.1%
Homeownership
99.4%
Poverty rate
1.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 19085; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Katherine Day School -upperPrivate · tuition | 8.4private | K–12 | 0.8 mi | 74 | Compare → |
| The Grayson SchoolPrivate · tuition | 8.6private | PK–12 | 0.8 mi | 138 | Compare → |
| The Agnes Irwin SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.5private | PK–12 | 1.5 mi | 573 | Compare → |
| Bala-cynwyd MSEnrollment path unverified | 9.0 | 5–8 | Not available | 796 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Lower Merion Sd
- Schools in district
- 11
- Rank in district
- #2 of 11
- District spending per student
- $31,428NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 3.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
Black Rock MS is listed in Lower Merion SD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Black Rock MS
Black Rock MS is a public middle school in Villanova, PA, part of Lower Merion Sd, serving approximately 1,030 students in grades 5th-8th with a 9.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 9.8 out of 10 and ranks #2 of 2,846 schools in PA. State assessment records show 82% math proficiency (2024 PSSA) and 86% reading/ELA proficiency (2024 PSSA).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Black Rock MS
What grades does Black Rock MS serve?
Black Rock MS serves students in grades 5th through 8th.
How many students attend Black Rock MS?
Black Rock MS has an enrollment of approximately 1,030 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Black Rock MS?
The student-teacher ratio at Black Rock MS is 9.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Black Rock MS rank in PA?
Black Rock MS ranks #2 of 2,846 schools in PA.
What is Black Rock MS's MySchoolScout rating?
Black Rock MS has a current MySchoolScout rating of 9.8 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 Black Rock MS?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Black Rock MS has 82% math proficiency (2024 PSSA) and 86% reading/ELA proficiency (2024 PSSA).
Is Black Rock MS a charter school?
No, Black Rock MS is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Black Rock MS a Title I school?
No, Black Rock MS is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Black Rock MS?
15.7% of students at Black Rock 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
- 1,030
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 9.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 106
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Montgomery County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 5.4%
- Phone
- (484) 418-2222
- Area population (ZIP 19085)
- 10,679
- Area average commute
- 18.7 min
- Area median age
- 20.6
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.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- 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.
- 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 19085; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments 2024 PSSA; directory SY 2023–24
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