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#1711 of 2,846 schools in PA
Eastern York MS
Middle School · Eastern York Sd · Wrightsville, PA
An Eastern York Sd middle school where students score 7 points below what's typical for similar communities.
746 Cool Creek Rd PO Box 2003, Wrightsville, PA 17368
- Math 34% vs PA 36% (2024)
- Reading 59% vs PA 53% (2024)
- 13.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Eastern York MS score 47% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 53%).
2024 PSSA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. PA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 27 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 46% recently.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 51% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 71% (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 36 test records from PA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
51.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Eastern York 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 9Car-Dependent
- Bike 2Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low1/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$87,770
Median home value
$198,700
Median rent
$1,059/mo
College educated
21.2%
Homeownership
82.8%
Poverty rate
5.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 17368; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
2 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Columbia MS Taylor CampusEnrollment path unverified | 3.8 | 5–6 | 3.8 mi | 209 | Compare → |
| Columbia MS Hill CampusEnrollment path unverified | 4.4 | 7–8 | 4.1 mi | 197 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Eastern York Sd
- Schools in district
- 5
- Rank in district
- #5 of 5
- District spending per student
- $17,899NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 10.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Eastern York MS is listed in Eastern York SD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Eastern York MS
Eastern York MS is a public middle school in Wrightsville, PA, part of Eastern York Sd, serving approximately 522 students in grades 6th-8th with a 13.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.8 out of 10 and ranks #1,711 of 2,846 schools in PA. State assessment records show 51% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 71% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Eastern York MS
What grades does Eastern York MS serve?
Eastern York MS serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Eastern York MS?
Eastern York MS has an enrollment of approximately 522 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Eastern York MS?
The student-teacher ratio at Eastern York 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 Eastern York MS rank in PA?
Eastern York MS ranks #1,711 of 2,846 schools in PA.
What is Eastern York MS's MySchoolScout rating?
Eastern York 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 Eastern York MS?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Eastern York MS has 51% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 71% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Eastern York MS a charter school?
No, Eastern York MS is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Eastern York MS a Title I school?
No, Eastern York MS is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Eastern York MS?
51.1% of students at Eastern York 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
- 522
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 40
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- York County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 18.8%
- Phone
- (717) 252-3400
- Area population (ZIP 17368)
- 6,768
- Area average commute
- 27.5 min
- Area median age
- 41.7
Official sources & links
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 17368; 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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