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#1969 of 2,846 schools in PA
East MS
Middle School · Erie City Sd · Erie, PA
An Erie City Sd middle school where students score 25 points below what's typical for similar communities.
1001 Atkins St, Erie, PA 16503
- Math 3% vs PA 36% (2024)
- Reading 14% vs PA 53% (2024)
- 13.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at East MS score 8% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 33%).
2024 PSSA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. PA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency has held near 8% across the 8-year record (2017–2024).
Show all 7 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 3% (multi-year average, 2017-2024) · reading/ELA 14% (multi-year average, 2017-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 20 test records from PA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
100%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where East 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 63Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 27Some Transit
- Bike 72Very Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,326/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Erie), 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
$29,108
Median home value
$55,400
Median rent
$837/mo
College educated
12.2%
Homeownership
37.4%
Poverty rate
39.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 16503; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dr Gertrude a Barber Center, IncPrivate · tuition | 7.3private | PK–12 | 0.3 mi | 132 | Compare → |
| Woodrow Wilson MSEnrollment path unverified | 4.2 | 6–8 | 1.5 mi | 739 | Compare → |
| Strong Vincent MSEnrollment path unverified | 5.4 | 6–8 | 3.0 mi | 722 | Compare → |
| James S Wilson MSEnrollment path unverified | 5.8 | 6–8 | 4.1 mi | 536 | 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.
Erie City Sd
- Schools in district
- 15
- Rank in district
- #4 of 15
- District spending per student
- $18,142NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 30.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
East MS is listed in Erie City SD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About East MS
East MS is a public middle school in Erie, PA, part of Erie City Sd, serving approximately 709 students in grades 6th-8th with a 13.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.3 out of 10 and ranks #1,969 of 2,846 schools in PA. State assessment records show 3% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2017-2024) and 14% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2017-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about East MS
What grades does East MS serve?
East MS serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend East MS?
East MS has an enrollment of approximately 709 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at East MS?
The student-teacher ratio at East MS is 13.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does East MS rank in PA?
East MS ranks #1,969 of 2,846 schools in PA.
What is East MS's MySchoolScout rating?
East MS has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.3 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 East MS?
Based on loaded state assessment records, East MS has 3% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2017-2024) and 14% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2017-2024).
Is East MS a charter school?
No, East MS is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is East MS a Title I school?
No, East MS is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for East MS?
100.0% of students at East 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
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 709
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 54
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Erie County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 42.2%
- Phone
- (814) 874-6400
- Area population (ZIP 16503)
- 15,204
- Area average commute
- 22.1 min
- Area median age
- 32.2
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 16503; 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, 2017-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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