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Lenape MS

Middle School · Central Bucks Sd · Doylestown, PA

A Central Bucks Sd middle school where students score 11 points below what's typical for similar communities.

313 W State St, Doylestown, PA 18901

  • Math 48% vs PA 35% (2024)
  • Reading 68% vs PA 53% (2024)
  • 2/5 advanced STEM subjects

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress3.3Needs Improvement40%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-3.14 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics6.4Average35%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency47.6% (2024 PSSA)
Reading/ELA Proficiency68.4% (2024 PSSA)
Math vs. State Avg+13.2 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+14.4 pts
Overall Proficiency58% (2024 PSSA, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)69% (model expectation from 2024 PSSA)
vs. Expected-11.1 pts
Adjusted Percentile48th
Resources & Environment8.3Excellent25%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio13:1
District spending per student$18,947
Chronic Absenteeism13.3%

Students at Lenape MS score 58% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 69%).

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2024 PSSA proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. PA average.

Math Proficiency48%(2024 PSSA)
School
State
35%(2024 PSSA)
ELA Proficiency68%(2024 PSSA)
School
State
53%(2024 PSSA)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 34 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 58% recently.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
90%
ELA
93%
2010
Math
91%
ELA
92%
2011
Math
90%
ELA
92%
2012
Math
91%
ELA
94%
2013
Math
91%
ELA
95%
2014
Math
70%
ELA
85%
2015
Math
69%
ELA
88%
2016
Math
70%
ELA
84%
2017
Math
62%
ELA
84%
2018
Math
56%
ELA
78%
2019
Math
56%
ELA
78%
2020*
Math
36%
ELA
73%
2021*
Math
36%
ELA
73%
2022
Math
29%
ELA
67%
2024
Math
48%
ELA
68%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 64% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 81% (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 score

Free/reduced lunch

11.8%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Lenape 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 59Somewhat Walkable
  • Bike 64Bikeable

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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$115,425

Median home value

$544,200

Median rent

$1,890/mo

College educated

57.8%

Homeownership

68.9%

Poverty rate

4.9%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 18901; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Advanced STEM Courses2of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

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4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

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Plumstead Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition6.7privatePK–123.7 mi325Compare →

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.

Central Bucks Sd

Schools in district
23
Rank in district
#22 of 23
District spending per student
$18,947NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
3.3%Census SAIPE · 2024

Lenape MS is listed in Central Bucks SD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Lenape MS

Lenape MS is a public middle school in Doylestown, PA, part of Central Bucks Sd, serving approximately 781 students in grades 7th-9th with a 13:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.6 out of 10 and ranks #1,815 of 2,846 schools in PA. State assessment records show 64% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 81% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Lenape MS

What grades does Lenape MS serve?

Lenape MS serves students in grades 7th through 9th.

How many students attend Lenape MS?

Lenape MS has an enrollment of approximately 781 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Lenape MS?

The student-teacher ratio at Lenape MS is 13:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Lenape MS rank in PA?

Lenape MS ranks #1,815 of 2,846 schools in PA.

What is Lenape MS's MySchoolScout rating?

Lenape MS has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.6 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 Lenape MS?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Lenape MS has 64% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 81% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Lenape MS a charter school?

No, Lenape MS is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Lenape MS a Title I school?

No, Lenape MS is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Lenape MS?

11.8% of students at Lenape 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 – 9th
Enrollment
781
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
Teachers (FTE)
60
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Bucks County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
13.3%
Area population (ZIP 18901)
28,477
Area average commute
25.2 min
Area median age
45.5
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 18901; 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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