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#1942 of 2,846 schools in PA
Indian Crest MS
Middle School · Souderton Area Sd · Souderton, PA
A Souderton Area Sd middle school where students score 11 points below what's typical for similar communities.
139 Harleysville Pike, Souderton, PA 18964
- Math 37% vs PA 36% (2024)
- Reading 56% vs PA 53% (2024)
- 10.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Indian Crest MS score 46% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 57%).
2024 PSSA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. PA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 38 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 50% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 67% (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
41.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Indian Crest MS sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Philadelphia map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 53Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 37Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated890/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Souderton), 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
$94,291
Median home value
$339,700
Median rent
$1,358/mo
College educated
40.1%
Homeownership
68.3%
Poverty rate
6.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 18964; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian Valley MSEnrollment path unverified | 5.8 | 6–8 | 3.2 mi | 747 | Compare → |
| Pennfield MSEnrollment path unverified | 5.6 | 7–9 | 3.3 mi | 942 | Compare → |
| Pennridge Central MSEnrollment path unverified | 5.5 | 6–8 | 3.7 mi | 483 | Compare → |
| Pennridge South MSEnrollment path unverified | 4.8 | 6–8 | 3.8 mi | 383 | 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.
Souderton Area Sd
- Schools in district
- 9
- Rank in district
- #9 of 9
- District spending per student
- $19,883NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 5.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
Indian Crest MS is listed in Souderton Area SD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Indian Crest MS
Indian Crest MS is a public middle school in Souderton, PA, part of Souderton Area Sd, serving approximately 623 students in grades 6th-8th with a 10.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.4 out of 10 and ranks #1,942 of 2,846 schools in PA. State assessment records show 50% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 67% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Indian Crest MS
What grades does Indian Crest MS serve?
Indian Crest MS serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Indian Crest MS?
Indian Crest MS has an enrollment of approximately 623 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Indian Crest MS?
The student-teacher ratio at Indian Crest MS is 10.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Indian Crest MS rank in PA?
Indian Crest MS ranks #1,942 of 2,846 schools in PA.
What is Indian Crest MS's MySchoolScout rating?
Indian Crest MS has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.4 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 Indian Crest MS?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Indian Crest MS has 50% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 67% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Indian Crest MS a charter school?
No, Indian Crest MS is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Indian Crest MS a Title I school?
No, Indian Crest MS is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Indian Crest MS?
41.7% of students at Indian Crest 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
- 623
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 10.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 61
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Montgomery County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 21.2%
- Phone
- (215) 723-9193
- Area population (ZIP 18964)
- 14,422
- Area average commute
- 27.5 min
- Area median age
- 40.4
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 18964; 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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