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#1968 of 2,846 schools in PA
Ephrata MS
Middle School · Ephrata Area Sd · Ephrata, PA
An Ephrata Area Sd middle school where students score 8 points below what's typical for similar communities.
957 Hammon Ave, Ephrata, PA 17522
- Math 36% vs PA 35% (2024)
- Reading 53% vs PA 53% (2024)
- 10.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Ephrata MS score 45% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 53%).
2024 PSSA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. PA average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 11 points since 2020, reaching 45% in 2024.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 50% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 61% (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 34 test records from PA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
52.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Ephrata 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 40Car-Dependent
- Bike 32Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated938/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Ephrata), 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
$71,865
Median home value
$263,600
Median rent
$1,171/mo
College educated
23.5%
Homeownership
66.2%
Poverty rate
8.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 17522; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Olive Branch Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | Not rated | 1–9 | 0.6 mi | 16 | Compare → |
| Springville Mennonite SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.1 | 1–9 | 1.4 mi | 117 | Compare → |
| Pleasant Valley Paroch SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | 1–8 | 2.6 mi | 24 | Compare → |
| Fairview Parochial SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | 1–8 | 2.8 mi | 22 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Ephrata Area Sd
- Schools in district
- 7
- Rank in district
- #7 of 7
- District spending per student
- $17,732NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 7.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
Ephrata MS is listed in Ephrata Area SD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Ephrata MS
Ephrata MS is a public middle school in Ephrata, PA, part of Ephrata Area Sd, serving approximately 607 students in grades 7th-8th with a 10.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.3 out of 10 and ranks #1,968 of 2,846 schools in PA. State assessment records show 50% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 61% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Ephrata MS
What grades does Ephrata MS serve?
Ephrata MS serves students in grades 7th through 8th.
How many students attend Ephrata MS?
Ephrata MS has an enrollment of approximately 607 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ephrata MS?
The student-teacher ratio at Ephrata MS is 10.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Ephrata MS rank in PA?
Ephrata MS ranks #1,968 of 2,846 schools in PA.
What is Ephrata MS's MySchoolScout rating?
Ephrata 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 Ephrata MS?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Ephrata MS has 50% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 61% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Ephrata MS a charter school?
No, Ephrata MS is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Ephrata MS a Title I school?
No, Ephrata MS is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Ephrata MS?
52.6% of students at Ephrata 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
- 7th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 607
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 10.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 56
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Lancaster County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 17.8%
- Phone
- (717) 721-1468
- Area population (ZIP 17522)
- 33,601
- Area average commute
- 24.8 min
- Area median age
- 38.6
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 17522; 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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