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#2620 of 2,846 schools in PA
Pottstown MS
Middle School · Pottstown Sd · Pottstown, PA
A Pottstown Sd middle school where students score 16 points below what's typical for similar communities.
600 N Franklin St, Pottstown, PA 19464
- Math 11% vs PA 37% (2024)
- Reading 25% vs PA 53% (2024)
- 12.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Pottstown MS score 18% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 33%).
2024 PSSA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. PA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 51 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 18% recently.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 25% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 38% (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 38 test records from PA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
100.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Pottstown 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 65Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 45Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,897/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Pottstown), 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
$76,338
Median home value
$231,700
Median rent
$1,226/mo
College educated
27.8%
Homeownership
65.2%
Poverty rate
14.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 19464; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cottage Seven AcademyPrivate · tuition | 6.6private | 4–11 | 0.7 mi | 42 | Compare → |
| Pottsgrove MSEnrollment path unverified | 5.6 | 6–8 | 1.3 mi | 700 | Compare → |
| West-mont Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 6.9private | PK–12 | 1.8 mi | 128 | Compare → |
| Coventry Christian Schools, Inc.Private · tuition | 7.5private | PK–12 | 2.4 mi | 400 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Pottstown Sd
- Schools in district
- 6
- Rank in district
- #6 of 6
- District spending per student
- $20,474NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 20.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
Pottstown MS is listed in Pottstown SD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Pottstown MS
Pottstown MS is a public middle school in Pottstown, PA, part of Pottstown Sd, serving approximately 902 students in grades 5th-8th with a 12.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.7 out of 10 and ranks #2,620 of 2,846 schools in PA. State assessment records show 25% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 38% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Pottstown MS
What grades does Pottstown MS serve?
Pottstown MS serves students in grades 5th through 8th.
How many students attend Pottstown MS?
Pottstown MS has an enrollment of approximately 902 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Pottstown MS?
The student-teacher ratio at Pottstown MS is 12.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Pottstown MS rank in PA?
Pottstown MS ranks #2,620 of 2,846 schools in PA.
What is Pottstown MS's MySchoolScout rating?
Pottstown MS has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.7 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 Pottstown MS?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Pottstown MS has 25% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 38% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Pottstown MS a charter school?
No, Pottstown MS is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Pottstown MS a Title I school?
No, Pottstown MS is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Pottstown MS?
100.1% of students at Pottstown 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
- 5th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 902
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 74
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Montgomery County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 29.4%
- Phone
- (610) 970-6665
- Area population (ZIP 19464)
- 48,084
- Area average commute
- 27.9 min
- Area median age
- 38.7
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 19464; 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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