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#1564 of 2,846 schools in PA
Lower Macungie MS
Middle School · East Penn Sd · Macungie, PA
An East Penn Sd middle school where students score 4 points below what's typical for similar communities.
6299 Lower Macungie Road, Macungie, PA 18062
- Math 42% vs PA 36% (2024)
- Reading 67% vs PA 53% (2024)
- 12.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Lower Macungie MS score 54% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 58%).
2024 PSSA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. PA average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 12 points since 2020, reaching 54% in 2024.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 47% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 70% (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
39.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Lower Macungie 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 25Car-Dependent
- Bike 34Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Low122/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Macungie), 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
$107,245
Median home value
$364,300
Median rent
$1,828/mo
College educated
48.2%
Homeownership
79.6%
Poverty rate
5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 18062; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Hillside SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.5private | 2–8 | 1.6 mi | 38 | Compare → |
| Eyer MSEnrollment path unverified | 6.7 | 6–8 | 2.9 mi | 830 | Compare → |
| Lehigh Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 6.9private | PK–12 | 3.2 mi | 296 | Compare → |
| Emmaus Baptist AcademyPrivate · tuition | 6.2private | K–12 | 3.3 mi | 36 | Compare → |
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.
East Penn Sd
- Schools in district
- 10
- Rank in district
- #10 of 10
- District spending per student
- $17,603NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 5.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
Lower Macungie MS is listed in East Penn SD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Lower Macungie MS
Lower Macungie MS is a public middle school in Macungie, PA, part of East Penn Sd, serving approximately 1,076 students in grades 6th-8th with a 12.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.1 out of 10 and ranks #1,564 of 2,846 schools in PA. State assessment records show 47% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 70% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Lower Macungie MS
What grades does Lower Macungie MS serve?
Lower Macungie MS serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Lower Macungie MS?
Lower Macungie MS has an enrollment of approximately 1,076 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lower Macungie MS?
The student-teacher ratio at Lower Macungie MS is 12.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Lower Macungie MS rank in PA?
Lower Macungie MS ranks #1,564 of 2,846 schools in PA.
What is Lower Macungie MS's MySchoolScout rating?
Lower Macungie MS has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.1 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 Lower Macungie MS?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Lower Macungie MS has 47% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 70% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Lower Macungie MS a charter school?
No, Lower Macungie MS is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Lower Macungie MS a Title I school?
No, Lower Macungie MS is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Lower Macungie MS?
39.4% of students at Lower Macungie 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
- 1,076
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 87
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Lehigh County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 20.3%
- Phone
- (610) 395-8593
- Area population (ZIP 18062)
- 26,633
- Area average commute
- 29.2 min
- Area median age
- 44.5
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 18062; 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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