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#1403 of 2,846 schools in PA
Top 49% in state
North Brandywine MS
Middle School · Coatesville Area Sd · Coatesville, PA
A Coatesville Area Sd middle school where students score 9 points below what's typical for similar communities.
256 Reeceville Rd, Coatesville, PA 19320
- Math 15% vs PA 38% (2024)
- Reading 33% vs PA 54% (2024)
- 12.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at North Brandywine MS score 24% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 33%).
2024 PSSA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. PA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency has held near 24% across the 5-year record (2020–2024).
Show all 4 years by subject
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 12% (multi-year average, 2020-2024) · reading/ELA 33% (multi-year average, 2020-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 10 test records from PA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
100%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where North Brandywine 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 17Car-Dependent
- Bike 27Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,459/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Coatesville), 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
$88,852
Median home value
$302,700
Median rent
$1,427/mo
College educated
31.4%
Homeownership
73.2%
Poverty rate
10%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 19320; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
1 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Downingtown MSEnrollment path unverified | 6.6 | 7–8 | 4.0 mi | 1,094 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Coatesville Area Sd
- Schools in district
- 9
- Rank in district
- #1 of 9
- District spending per student
- $18,694NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 13.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
North Brandywine MS is listed in Coatesville Area SD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About North Brandywine MS
North Brandywine MS is a public middle school in Coatesville, PA, part of Coatesville Area Sd, serving approximately 377 students in grades 7th-7th with a 12.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.4 out of 10 and ranks #1,403 of 2,846 schools in PA. State assessment records show 12% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2024) and 33% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about North Brandywine MS
What grades does North Brandywine MS serve?
North Brandywine MS serves students in grades 7th through 7th.
How many students attend North Brandywine MS?
North Brandywine MS has an enrollment of approximately 377 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at North Brandywine MS?
The student-teacher ratio at North Brandywine MS is 12.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does North Brandywine MS rank in PA?
North Brandywine MS ranks #1,403 of 2,846 schools in PA.
What is North Brandywine MS's MySchoolScout rating?
North Brandywine MS has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.4 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 North Brandywine MS?
Based on loaded state assessment records, North Brandywine MS has 12% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2024) and 33% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2024).
Is North Brandywine MS a charter school?
No, North Brandywine MS is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is North Brandywine MS a Title I school?
No, North Brandywine MS is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for North Brandywine MS?
100.0% of students at North Brandywine 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 – 7th
- Enrollment
- 377
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 31
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Chester County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 45.4%
- Phone
- (412) 351-0698
- Area population (ZIP 19320)
- 55,671
- Area average commute
- 29.4 min
- Area median age
- 40.6
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 19320; 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, 2020-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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