Below Average
#2331 of 2,846 schools in PA
Northley MS
Middle School · Penn-delco Sd · Aston, PA
A Penn-delco Sd middle school where students score 16 points below what's typical for similar communities.
2801 Concord Road, Aston, PA 19014
- Math 29% vs PA 36% (2024)
- Reading 58% vs PA 53% (2024)
- 14.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Northley MS score 43% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 60%).
2024 PSSA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. PA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 41 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 44% recently.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 45% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 69% (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
35.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Northley MS sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 41Car-Dependent
- Bike 45Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$96,440
Median home value
$297,300
Median rent
$1,335/mo
College educated
35.1%
Homeownership
85.9%
Poverty rate
7.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 19014; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toby Farms Intermediate SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.9 | 4–8 | 1.1 mi | 315 | Compare → |
| Chester Charter Scholars Academy CsCharter · enrollment unverified | 6.1 | K–12 | 1.6 mi | 684 | Compare → |
| Chichester MSEnrollment path unverified | 4.9 | 5–8 | 2.3 mi | 896 | Compare → |
| Strath Haven MSEnrollment path unverified | 7.8 | 6–8 | 3.3 mi | 886 | 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.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Penn-delco Sd
- Schools in district
- 6
- Rank in district
- #6 of 6
- District spending per student
- $17,466NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 6.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
Northley MS is listed in Penn-Delco SD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Northley MS
Northley MS is a public middle school in Aston, PA, part of Penn-delco Sd, serving approximately 748 students in grades 6th-8th with a 14.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.5 out of 10 and ranks #2,331 of 2,846 schools in PA. State assessment records show 45% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 69% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Northley MS
What grades does Northley MS serve?
Northley MS serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Northley MS?
Northley MS has an enrollment of approximately 748 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Northley MS?
The student-teacher ratio at Northley MS is 14.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Northley MS rank in PA?
Northley MS ranks #2,331 of 2,846 schools in PA.
What is Northley MS's MySchoolScout rating?
Northley MS has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.5 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 Northley MS?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Northley MS has 45% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 69% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Northley MS a charter school?
No, Northley MS is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Northley MS a Title I school?
No, Northley MS is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Northley MS?
35.4% of students at Northley 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
- 748
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 53
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Delaware County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 10.4%
- Phone
- (610) 497-6300
- Area population (ZIP 19014)
- 21,242
- Area average commute
- 26.3 min
- Area median age
- 40.8
Official sources & links
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 19014; 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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