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#1727 of 2,846 schools in PA
Palisades MS
Middle School · Palisades Sd · Kintnersville, PA
A Palisades Sd middle school where students score 12 points below what's typical for similar communities.
4710 Durham Rd, Kintnersville, PA 18930
- Math 37% vs PA 36% (2024)
- Reading 62% vs PA 53% (2024)
- 9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Palisades MS score 49% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 61%).
2024 PSSA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. PA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 36 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 49% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 52% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 73% (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
32.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Palisades MS sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 4Car-Dependent
- Bike 27Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$123,984
Median home value
$495,800
Median rent
$726/mo
College educated
37.9%
Homeownership
92.4%
Poverty rate
2.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 18930; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
0 from verified nearby records
No verified same-level alternatives
The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.
Palisades Sd
- Schools in district
- 5
- Rank in district
- #5 of 5
- District spending per student
- $27,872NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 5.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
Palisades MS is listed in Palisades SD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Palisades MS
Palisades MS is a public middle school in Kintnersville, PA, part of Palisades Sd, serving approximately 296 students in grades 6th-8th with a 9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.8 out of 10 and ranks #1,727 of 2,846 schools in PA. State assessment records show 52% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 73% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Palisades MS
What grades does Palisades MS serve?
Palisades MS serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Palisades MS?
Palisades MS has an enrollment of approximately 296 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Palisades MS?
The student-teacher ratio at Palisades MS is 9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Palisades MS rank in PA?
Palisades MS ranks #1,727 of 2,846 schools in PA.
What is Palisades MS's MySchoolScout rating?
Palisades MS has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.8 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 Palisades MS?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Palisades MS has 52% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 73% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Palisades MS a charter school?
No, Palisades MS is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Palisades MS a Title I school?
No, Palisades MS is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Palisades MS?
32.8% of students at Palisades 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
- 296
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 33
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Bucks County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 14.2%
- Phone
- (610) 847-5131
- Area population (ZIP 18930)
- 2,218
- Area average commute
- 37.6 min
- Area median age
- 54.1
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 18930; 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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