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#1182 of 2,846 schools in PA
Top 42% in state
Perkiomen Valley Ms-west
Middle School · Perkiomen Valley Sd · Zieglerville, PA
A Perkiomen Valley Sd middle school where students score 4 points below what's typical for similar communities.
200 Big Road, Zieglerville, PA 19492
- Math 45% vs PA 36% (2024)
- Reading 71% vs PA 53% (2024)
- 11.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Perkiomen Valley Ms-west score 58% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 62%).
2024 PSSA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. PA average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 9 points since 2020, reaching 58% in 2024.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 58% (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 scoreFree/reduced lunch
28.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Perkiomen Valley Ms-west 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 7Car-Dependent
- Bike 27Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$55,517
Median home value
$435,200
Median rent
$2,646/mo
College educated
25.3%
Homeownership
23.2%
Poverty rate
8.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 19492; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
2 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perkiomen Valley Ms-eastEnrollment path unverified | 7.4 | 6–8 | 4.3 mi | 642 | Compare → |
| Boyertown Area Ms-eastEnrollment path unverified | 6.1 | 6–8 | 5.0 mi | 840 | 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.
Perkiomen Valley Sd
- Schools in district
- 7
- Rank in district
- #7 of 7
- District spending per student
- $20,383NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 3.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
Perkiomen Valley Ms-west is listed in Perkiomen Valley SD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Perkiomen Valley Ms-west
Perkiomen Valley Ms-west is a public middle school in Zieglerville, PA, part of Perkiomen Valley Sd, serving approximately 507 students in grades 6th-8th with a 11.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 out of 10 and ranks #1,182 of 2,846 schools in PA. State assessment records show 58% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 78% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Perkiomen Valley Ms-west
What grades does Perkiomen Valley Ms-west serve?
Perkiomen Valley Ms-west serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Perkiomen Valley Ms-west?
Perkiomen Valley Ms-west has an enrollment of approximately 507 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Perkiomen Valley Ms-west?
The student-teacher ratio at Perkiomen Valley Ms-west is 11.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Perkiomen Valley Ms-west rank in PA?
Perkiomen Valley Ms-west ranks #1,182 of 2,846 schools in PA.
What is Perkiomen Valley Ms-west's MySchoolScout rating?
Perkiomen Valley Ms-west has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 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 Perkiomen Valley Ms-west?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Perkiomen Valley Ms-west has 58% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 78% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Perkiomen Valley Ms-west a charter school?
No, Perkiomen Valley Ms-west is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Perkiomen Valley Ms-west a Title I school?
No, Perkiomen Valley Ms-west is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Perkiomen Valley Ms-west?
28.6% of students at Perkiomen Valley Ms-west 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
- 507
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 45
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Montgomery County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 9.5%
- Phone
- (484) 977-7210
- Area population (ZIP 19492)
- 766
- Area median age
- 76.5
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 19492; 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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