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#1622 of 2,846 schools in PA
Reynolds MS
Middle School · Lancaster Sd · Lancaster, PA
A Lancaster Sd middle school where students score 9 points below what's typical for similar communities.
605 W Walnut St, Lancaster, PA 17603
- Math 19% vs PA 36% (2024)
- Reading 40% vs PA 53% (2024)
- 9.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Reynolds MS score 29% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 38%).
2024 PSSA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. PA average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 11 points since 2020, reaching 29% in 2024.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 25% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 40% (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
88.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Reynolds MS sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 90Walker's Paradise
- Bike 81Very Bikeable
- County Safety: Low0/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$77,156
Median home value
$244,500
Median rent
$1,265/mo
College educated
36.7%
Homeownership
62.4%
Poverty rate
14.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 17603; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lancaster Country Day SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.5private | PK–12 | 0.8 mi | 520 | Compare → |
| Wheatland MSEnrollment path unverified | 5.3 | 6–8 | 0.8 mi | 448 | Compare → |
| Jackson MSEnrollment path unverified | 4.5 | 6–8 | 1.5 mi | 484 | Compare → |
| Way of Jesus AcademyPrivate · tuition | 7.9private | K–10 | 1.5 mi | 86 | 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.
Lancaster Sd
- Schools in district
- 19
- Rank in district
- #6 of 19
- District spending per student
- $22,604NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 20.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
Reynolds MS is listed in Lancaster SD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Reynolds MS
Reynolds MS is a public middle school in Lancaster, PA, part of Lancaster Sd, serving approximately 504 students in grades 6th-8th with a 9.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.0 out of 10 and ranks #1,622 of 2,846 schools in PA. State assessment records show 25% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 40% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Reynolds MS
What grades does Reynolds MS serve?
Reynolds MS serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Reynolds MS?
Reynolds MS has an enrollment of approximately 504 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Reynolds MS?
The student-teacher ratio at Reynolds MS is 9.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Reynolds MS rank in PA?
Reynolds MS ranks #1,622 of 2,846 schools in PA.
What is Reynolds MS's MySchoolScout rating?
Reynolds MS has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.0 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 Reynolds MS?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Reynolds MS has 25% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 40% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Reynolds MS a charter school?
No, Reynolds MS is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Reynolds MS a Title I school?
No, Reynolds MS is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Reynolds MS?
88.7% of students at Reynolds 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
- 504
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 9.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 52
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Lancaster County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 33.1%
- Phone
- (717) 291-6257
- Area population (ZIP 17603)
- 66,788
- Area average commute
- 23.8 min
- Area median age
- 35.5
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 17603; 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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