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#1298 of 2,846 schools in PA

Top 46% in state

Pennridge North MS

Middle School · Pennridge Sd · Perkasie, PA

A Pennridge Sd middle school serving grades 6th – 8th.

1500 North Fifth St, Perkasie, PA 18944

  • Math 52% vs PA 36% (2024)
  • Reading 70% vs PA 53% (2024)
  • 11.7:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress4.6Below Average40%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-2.71 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics7.3Very Good35%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency51.6% (2024 PSSA)
Reading/ELA Proficiency70.2% (2024 PSSA)
Math vs. State Avg+13.8 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+16.7 pts
Overall Proficiency61% (2024 PSSA, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)64% (model expectation from 2024 PSSA)
vs. Expected-2.6 pts
Adjusted Percentile60th
Resources & Environment8.8Excellent25%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio11.7:1
District spending per student$19,724
Chronic Absenteeism17.3%

Students at Pennridge North MS score 61% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 64%).

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2024 PSSA proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. PA average.

Math Proficiency52%(2024 PSSA)
School
State
36%(2024 PSSA)
ELA Proficiency70%(2024 PSSA)
School
State
53%(2024 PSSA)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 10 points since 2020, reaching 61% in 2024.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
86%
ELA
89%
2010
Math
90%
ELA
90%
2011
Math
88%
ELA
88%
2012
Math
89%
ELA
86%
2013
Math
89%
ELA
89%
2014
Math
49%
ELA
82%
2015
Math
47%
ELA
79%
2016
Math
50%
ELA
79%
2017
Math
52%
ELA
79%
2018
Math
51%
ELA
81%
2019
Math
51%
ELA
81%
2020*
Math
35%
ELA
67%
2021*
Math
35%
ELA
67%
2022
Math
35%
ELA
65%
2024
Math
52%
ELA
70%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 59% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 78% (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 score

Free/reduced lunch

25.6%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Pennridge North 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 21Car-Dependent
  • Bike 36Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: Elevated708/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Perkasie), 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

$133,131

Median home value

$411,200

Median rent

$1,383/mo

College educated

44.3%

Homeownership

81.5%

Poverty rate

3.7%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 18944; 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

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Pennridge South MSEnrollment path unverified4.86–82.4 mi383Compare →
Faith Christain Academy LowerPrivate · tuition6.2privateK–122.5 mi760Compare →
Pennridge Central MSEnrollment path unverified5.56–82.9 mi483Compare →
Quakertown Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition6.7privateK–123.7 mi194Compare →

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.

Pennridge Sd

Schools in district
11
Rank in district
#8 of 11
District spending per student
$19,724NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
4.7%Census SAIPE · 2024

Pennridge North MS is listed in Pennridge SD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Pennridge North MS

Pennridge North MS is a public middle school in Perkasie, PA, part of Pennridge Sd, serving approximately 562 students in grades 6th-8th with a 11.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 out of 10 and ranks #1,298 of 2,846 schools in PA. State assessment records show 59% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 78% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Pennridge North MS

What grades does Pennridge North MS serve?

Pennridge North MS serves students in grades 6th through 8th.

How many students attend Pennridge North MS?

Pennridge North MS has an enrollment of approximately 562 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Pennridge North MS?

The student-teacher ratio at Pennridge North MS is 11.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Pennridge North MS rank in PA?

Pennridge North MS ranks #1,298 of 2,846 schools in PA.

What is Pennridge North MS's MySchoolScout rating?

Pennridge North MS has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 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 Pennridge North MS?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Pennridge North MS has 59% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 78% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Pennridge North MS a charter school?

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

Is Pennridge North MS a Title I school?

No, Pennridge North MS is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Pennridge North MS?

25.6% of students at Pennridge North 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
562
Student-Teacher Ratio
11.7:1
Teachers (FTE)
48
Type
regular
Setting
Fringe Rural
County
Bucks County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
17.3%
Area population (ZIP 18944)
27,405
Area average commute
31.4 min
Area median age
40.3
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 18944; 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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