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Neil a Armstrong MS

Middle School · Bristol Township Sd · Fairless Hills, PA

A Bristol Township Sd middle school where students score 9 points below what's typical for similar communities.

475 Wistar Rd, Fairless Hills, PA 19030

  • Math 10% vs PA 36% (2024)
  • Reading 39% vs PA 53% (2024)
  • 13.5:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress6.9Average40%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data7
Annual Change-1.9 pts/yr
Data Period2017–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics3.9Needs Improvement35%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency10.2% (2024 PSSA)
Reading/ELA Proficiency38.9% (2024 PSSA)
Math vs. State Avg-27.6 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-14.6 pts
Overall Proficiency25% (2024 PSSA, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)33% (model expectation from 2024 PSSA)
vs. Expected-8.8 pts
Adjusted Percentile20th
Resources & Environment5.9Average25%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio13.5:1
District spending per student$18,612
Chronic Absenteeism25.6%

Students at Neil a Armstrong MS score 25% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 33%).

How we calculate scores →

2024 PSSA proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. PA average.

Math Proficiency10%(2024 PSSA)
School
State
36%(2024 PSSA)
ELA Proficiency39%(2024 PSSA)
School
State
53%(2024 PSSA)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 11 points across the 8-year record (2017–2024) and has held near 25% recently.

Show all 7 years
2017
Math
15%
ELA
56%
2018
Math
15%
ELA
53%
2019
Math
15%
ELA
53%
2020*
Math
6%
ELA
34%
2021*
Math
6%
ELA
34%
2022
Math
11%
ELA
39%
2024
Math
10%
ELA
39%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 11% (multi-year average, 2017-2024) · reading/ELA 42% (multi-year average, 2017-2024)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 20 test records from PA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

100%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.

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The neighborhood

Where Neil a Armstrong 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 28Car-Dependent
  • Bike 42Somewhat Bikeable

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

Median income

$92,411

Median home value

$344,300

Median rent

$1,259/mo

College educated

23.2%

Homeownership

76.7%

Poverty rate

7.7%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 19030; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

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; district fallback available

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Faith Baptist Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition7.7privatePK–120.7 mi84Compare →
Sandburg MSEnrollment path unverified4.25–81.6 mi721Compare →
Benjamin Franklin MSEnrollment path unverified3.86–82.0 mi754Compare →
Woods ServicesPrivate · tuition7.7private1–122.9 mi241Compare →

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.

Bristol Township Sd

Schools in district
6
Rank in district
#2 of 6
District spending per student
$18,612NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
12.1%Census SAIPE · 2024

Neil a Armstrong MS is listed in Bristol Township SD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Neil a Armstrong MS

Neil a Armstrong MS is a public middle school in Fairless Hills, PA, part of Bristol Township Sd, serving approximately 663 students in grades 6th-8th with a 13.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.6 out of 10 and ranks #1,813 of 2,846 schools in PA. State assessment records show 11% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2017-2024) and 42% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2017-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Neil a Armstrong MS

What grades does Neil a Armstrong MS serve?

Neil a Armstrong MS serves students in grades 6th through 8th.

How many students attend Neil a Armstrong MS?

Neil a Armstrong MS has an enrollment of approximately 663 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Neil a Armstrong MS?

The student-teacher ratio at Neil a Armstrong MS is 13.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Neil a Armstrong MS rank in PA?

Neil a Armstrong MS ranks #1,813 of 2,846 schools in PA.

What is Neil a Armstrong MS's MySchoolScout rating?

Neil a Armstrong 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 Neil a Armstrong MS?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Neil a Armstrong MS has 11% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2017-2024) and 42% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2017-2024).

Is Neil a Armstrong MS a charter school?

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

Is Neil a Armstrong MS a Title I school?

No, Neil a Armstrong MS is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Neil a Armstrong MS?

100.0% of students at Neil a Armstrong 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
663
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.5:1
Teachers (FTE)
49
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Bucks County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
25.6%
Area population (ZIP 19030)
12,310
Area average commute
25 min
Area median age
44.1
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 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 19030; 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, 2017-2024; directory SY 2023–24

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