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#2024 of 2,846 schools in PA
Penndale MS
Middle School · North Penn Sd · Lansdale, PA
A North Penn Sd middle school where students score 10 points below what's typical for similar communities.
400 Penn St, Lansdale, PA 19446
- Math 33% vs PA 35% (2024)
- Reading 58% vs PA 53% (2024)
- 1/5 advanced STEM subjects
Academics
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Students at Penndale MS score 46% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 56%).
2024 PSSA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. PA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 40 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 46% recently.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 51% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 71% (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 34 test records from PA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
44.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Penndale MS sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 69Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 51Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,104/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Lansdale), 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
$103,875
Median home value
$415,400
Median rent
$1,738/mo
College educated
50.7%
Homeownership
66.5%
Poverty rate
6.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 19446; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pennbrook MSEnrollment path unverified | 6.6 | 7–9 | 1.2 mi | 756 | Compare → |
| Calvary Baptist SchoolPrivate · tuition | 8.6private | PK–12 | 1.8 mi | 274 | Compare → |
| Pennfield MSEnrollment path unverified | 5.6 | 7–9 | 3.1 mi | 942 | Compare → |
| Dock Mennonite AcademyPrivate · tuition | 6.7private | PK–12 | 3.3 mi | 552 | 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.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
North Penn Sd
- Schools in district
- 17
- Rank in district
- #17 of 17
- District spending per student
- $19,888NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 6.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
Penndale MS is listed in North Penn SD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Penndale MS
Penndale MS is a public middle school in Lansdale, PA, part of North Penn Sd, serving approximately 1,205 students in grades 7th-9th with a 12.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.2 out of 10 and ranks #2,024 of 2,846 schools in PA. State assessment records show 51% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 71% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Penndale MS
What grades does Penndale MS serve?
Penndale MS serves students in grades 7th through 9th.
How many students attend Penndale MS?
Penndale MS has an enrollment of approximately 1,205 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Penndale MS?
The student-teacher ratio at Penndale MS is 12.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Penndale MS rank in PA?
Penndale MS ranks #2,024 of 2,846 schools in PA.
What is Penndale MS's MySchoolScout rating?
Penndale MS has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.2 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 Penndale MS?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Penndale MS has 51% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 71% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Penndale MS a charter school?
No, Penndale MS is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Penndale MS a Title I school?
No, Penndale MS is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Penndale MS?
44.9% of students at Penndale 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 – 9th
- Enrollment
- 1,205
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 94
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Montgomery County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 14.0%
- Phone
- (215) 368-2700
- Area population (ZIP 19446)
- 61,608
- Area average commute
- 27.8 min
- Area median age
- 43.1
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 19446; 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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