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#255 of 2,846 schools in PA

Top 9% in state

Methacton HS

High School · Methacton Sd · Eagleville, PA

A Methacton Sd high school where students score 5 points below what's typical for similar communities.

1005 Kriebel Mill Road, Eagleville, PA 19403

  • Math 52% vs PA 42% (2024)
  • Reading 67% vs PA 64% (2024)
  • 97.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress9.1Excellent25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-0.61 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendStable
Academics7.0Very Good25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency52.3% (2024 PSSA)
Reading/ELA Proficiency66.8% (2024 PSSA)
Math vs. State Avg+10.3 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+2.8 pts
Overall Proficiency60% (2024 PSSA, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)65% (model expectation from 2024 PSSA)
vs. Expected-5.4 pts
Adjusted Percentile56th
College Readiness8.8Excellent30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate97%
AP Participation29.6%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment9.2Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio13.7:1
District spending per student$22,747
Chronic Absenteeism11.3%

Students at Methacton HS score 60% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 65%).

How we calculate scores →

2024 PSSA proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. PA average.

Math Proficiency52%(2024 PSSA)
School
State
42%(2024 PSSA)
ELA Proficiency67%(2024 PSSA)
School
State
64%(2024 PSSA)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 24 points since 2019, to 60% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
75%
ELA
81%
2010
Math
75%
ELA
81%
2011
Math
69%
ELA
75%
2012
Math
83%
ELA
90%
2013
Math
90%
ELA
94%
2014
Math
86%
ELA
92%
2015
Math
86%
ELA
90%
2016
Math
79%
ELA
84%
2017
Math
83%
ELA
86%
2018
Math
83%
ELA
85%
2019
Math
83%
ELA
85%
2020*
Math
82%
2021*
Math
82%
2024
Math
52%
ELA
67%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 79% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 84% (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 26 test records from PA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

22%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Methacton HS 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 10Car-Dependent
  • Bike 23Somewhat Bikeable

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

Median income

$101,996

Median home value

$355,700

Median rent

$1,640/mo

College educated

47.9%

Homeownership

73.4%

Poverty rate

5.2%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 19403; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs4AP courses offered
29.6% participation·State avg: 2.8 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics24sports offered
12 boys'·12 girls'·68 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses5of 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

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Norristown Area HSEnrollment path unverified4.59–122.8 mi2,273Compare →
The Pathway SchoolPrivate · tuition9.1private2–123.1 mi164Compare →
Tlc Leadership AcademyPrivate · tuition7.0private8–124.1 mi33Compare →
Perkiomen Valley HSEnrollment path unverified8.79–124.3 mi1,714Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

Methacton Sd

Schools in district
7
Rank in district
#2 of 7
District spending per student
$22,747NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
4.3%Census SAIPE · 2024

Methacton HS is listed in Methacton SD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Methacton HS

Methacton HS is a public high school in Eagleville, PA, part of Methacton Sd, serving approximately 1,509 students in grades 9th-12th with a 13.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.5 out of 10 and ranks #255 of 2,846 schools in PA. State assessment records show 79% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 84% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Methacton HS

What grades does Methacton HS serve?

Methacton HS serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Methacton HS?

Methacton HS has an enrollment of approximately 1,509 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Methacton HS?

The student-teacher ratio at Methacton HS 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 Methacton HS rank in PA?

Methacton HS ranks #255 of 2,846 schools in PA.

What is Methacton HS's MySchoolScout rating?

Methacton HS has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.5 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 Methacton HS?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Methacton HS has 79% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 84% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Methacton HS a charter school?

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

Is Methacton HS a Title I school?

No, Methacton HS is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Methacton HS?

22.0% of students at Methacton HS 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
9th – 12th
Enrollment
1,509
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.7:1
Teachers (FTE)
110
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Montgomery County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
11.3%
4-Year Graduation
97.0%
Area population (ZIP 19403)
43,967
Area average commute
27.5 min
Area median age
45.2
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 19403; 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

About our data · How we calculate scores

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