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#862 of 873 private schools in PA
Muddy Run Amish School
Middle School · Bird in Hand, PA
A private middle school in Bird in Hand, PA serving grades 1st – 8th.
2939 CHURCH RD, Bird in Hand, PA 17505
- 31:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
PreliminaryWhat this rating measures
This rating reflects classroom size, instructional time, student diversity, community resources, and school characteristics. Private schools are ranked against other private schools in PA.
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Score basis: Private school model
Data coverage: 80% of scoring components had data
Components scored: 4 of 5
Ranking pool: Private schools in PA
Test scores
Most recent published year. School vs. PA average.
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Where Muddy Run Amish School 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 10Car-Dependent
- Bike 33Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low0/100K
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$109,514
Median home value
$373,600
Median rent
$1,609/mo
College educated
11.5%
Homeownership
61.3%
Poverty rate
9.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 17505; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Student demographicsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harvest Lane Amish SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | 1–8 | 0.9 mi | 23 | Compare → |
| Harvest Lane Amish SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | 1–8 | 0.9 mi | 23 | Compare → |
| Gibbons SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | 1–8 | 1.4 mi | 20 | Compare → |
| Walnut LanePrivate · tuition | Not rated | 1–8 | 1.4 mi | 25 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Muddy Run Amish School is listed in Bird in Hand, PA; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About Muddy Run Amish School
Muddy Run Amish School is a private middle school in Bird in Hand, PA, serving approximately 31 students in grades 1st-8th with a 31:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 2.2 out of 10 and ranks #862 of 873 private schools in PA.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Muddy Run Amish School
What grades does Muddy Run Amish School serve?
Muddy Run Amish School serves students in grades 1st through 8th.
How many students attend Muddy Run Amish School?
Muddy Run Amish School has an enrollment of approximately 31 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Muddy Run Amish School?
The student-teacher ratio at Muddy Run Amish School is 31:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Muddy Run Amish School rank in PA?
Muddy Run Amish School ranks #862 of 873 private schools in PA.
What is Muddy Run Amish School's MySchoolScout rating?
Muddy Run Amish School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 2.2 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Muddy Run Amish School a private school?
Yes, Muddy Run Amish School is a private coeducational school with a Amish affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.
Is Muddy Run Amish School a religious school?
Muddy Run Amish School has a Amish religious affiliation.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- 1st – 8th
- Enrollment
- 31
- Gender Split
- 55% M / 45% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 31:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 1
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Amish
- School Day
- 6 hours
- Days Per Year
- 180 days
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Lancaster County
- Phone
- (717) 768-0684
- Area population (ZIP 17505)
- 2,036
- Area median age
- 27.1
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 Private School Universe Survey (PSS) · SY 2021–22 · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · 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 a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource 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 17505; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2021–22
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