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#1345 of 2,846 schools in PA
Top 47% in state
Easton Area MS
Middle School · Easton Area Sd · Easton, PA
An Easton Area Sd middle school where students score 3 points below what's typical for similar communities.
1010 Echo Trail, Easton, PA 18040
- Math 19% vs PA 36% (2024)
- Reading 42% vs PA 53% (2024)
- 13.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Easton Area MS score 30% 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 is down 11 points across the 10-year record (2015–2024) and has held near 30% recently.
Show all 9 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 19% (multi-year average, 2015-2024) · reading/ELA 46% (multi-year average, 2015-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 24 test records from PA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
99.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Easton 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 15Car-Dependent
- Bike 32Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,390/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Easton), 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
$108,994
Median home value
$347,800
Median rent
$1,410/mo
College educated
41.3%
Homeownership
90.7%
Poverty rate
4.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 18040; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phillipsburg Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.0 | 6–8 | 2.1 mi | 633 | Compare → |
| Wilson Area Intermediate SchEnrollment path unverified | 4.9 | 5–8 | 2.4 mi | 658 | Compare → |
| Lopatcong Township Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.4 | 5–8 | 3.5 mi | 348 | Compare → |
| Nazareth Area Intermediate SchEnrollment path unverified | 7.0 | 5–6 | 3.8 mi | 754 | 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.
Easton Area Sd
- Schools in district
- 9
- Rank in district
- #3 of 9
- District spending per student
- $19,219NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 11.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
Easton Area MS is listed in Easton Area SD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Easton Area MS
Easton Area MS is a public middle school in Easton, PA, part of Easton Area Sd, serving approximately 1,904 students in grades 6th-8th with a 13.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 out of 10 and ranks #1,345 of 2,846 schools in PA. State assessment records show 19% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2024) and 46% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Easton Area MS
What grades does Easton Area MS serve?
Easton Area MS serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Easton Area MS?
Easton Area MS has an enrollment of approximately 1,904 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Easton Area MS?
The student-teacher ratio at Easton Area MS is 13.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Easton Area MS rank in PA?
Easton Area MS ranks #1,345 of 2,846 schools in PA.
What is Easton Area MS's MySchoolScout rating?
Easton Area MS has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 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 Easton Area MS?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Easton Area MS has 19% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2024) and 46% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2024).
Is Easton Area MS a charter school?
No, Easton Area MS is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Easton Area MS a Title I school?
No, Easton Area MS is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Easton Area MS?
99.8% of students at Easton 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
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 1,904
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 139
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Northampton County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 23.7%
- Phone
- (610) 250-2460
- Area population (ZIP 18040)
- 17,183
- Area average commute
- 30.9 min
- Area median age
- 45.6
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.
- 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 18040; 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, 2015-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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