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#787 of 873 private schools in PA
Summer Mountain School
Middle School · Bernville, PA
A private middle school in Bernville, PA serving grades 1st – 8th.
36 SEIGFRIED RD, Bernville, PA 19506
- 12.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
PreliminaryWhat this rating measures
This rating reflects classroom size, instructional time, student diversity, community resources, and school characteristics. Private schools are ranked against other private schools in PA.
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Score basis: Private school model
Data coverage: 80% of scoring components had data
Components scored: 4 of 5
Ranking pool: Private schools in PA
Test scores
Most recent published year. School vs. PA average.
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Where Summer Mountain School 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 3Car-Dependent
- Bike 14Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low1/100K
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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
$101,130
Median home value
$302,100
Median rent
$1,152/mo
College educated
27.2%
Homeownership
86.5%
Poverty rate
4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 19506; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Student demographicsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rehrersburg Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.9 | 1–11 | 1.2 mi | 56 | Compare → |
| Bethel Dunkard Brethren Church SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.2 | K–12 | 2.1 mi | 83 | Compare → |
| Blue Mountain View Paroch SchoolPrivate · tuition | 3.8 | 1–8 | 4.2 mi | 37 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Summer Mountain School is listed in Bernville, PA; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About Summer Mountain School
Summer Mountain School is a private middle school in Bernville, PA, serving approximately 51 students in grades 1st-8th with a 12.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.9 out of 10 and ranks #787 of 873 private schools in PA.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Summer Mountain School
What grades does Summer Mountain School serve?
Summer Mountain School serves students in grades 1st through 8th.
How many students attend Summer Mountain School?
Summer Mountain School has an enrollment of approximately 51 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Summer Mountain School?
The student-teacher ratio at Summer Mountain School is 12.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Summer Mountain School rank in PA?
Summer Mountain School ranks #787 of 873 private schools in PA.
What is Summer Mountain School's MySchoolScout rating?
Summer Mountain School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.9 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Summer Mountain School a private school?
Yes, Summer Mountain School is a private coeducational school with a Mennonite affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.
Is Summer Mountain School a religious school?
Summer Mountain School has a Mennonite religious affiliation.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- 1st – 8th
- Enrollment
- 51
- Gender Split
- 57% M / 43% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 4
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Mennonite
- School Day
- 6 hours
- Days Per Year
- 180 days
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Berks County
- Phone
- (610) 488-0164
- Area population (ZIP 19506)
- 7,042
- Area average commute
- 28.3 min
- Area median age
- 45.5
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 Private School Universe Survey (PSS) · SY 2021–22 · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · 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 a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource 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 19506; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2021–22
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