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#1368 of 2,846 schools in PA
Top 48% in state
Trafford MS
Middle School · Penn-trafford Sd · Trafford, PA
A Penn-trafford Sd middle school serving grades 6th – 8th.
100 E Brinton Ave, Trafford, PA 15085
- Math 45% vs PA 36% (2024)
- Reading 79% vs PA 53% (2024)
- 16.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Trafford MS score 62% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 64%).
2024 PSSA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. PA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 24 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 62% recently.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 57% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 80% (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
25.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Trafford MS sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 31Car-Dependent
- Bike 14Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated870/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Trafford), 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
$79,464
Median home value
$193,700
Median rent
$970/mo
College educated
39.1%
Homeownership
88.2%
Poverty rate
2.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 15085; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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| Hillcrest Intermediate SchEnrollment path unverified | 7.5 | 5–6 | 4.3 mi | 766 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment 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.
Penn-trafford Sd
- Schools in district
- 8
- Rank in district
- #8 of 8
- District spending per student
- $15,024NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 6.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
Trafford MS is listed in Penn-Trafford SD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Trafford MS
Trafford MS is a public middle school in Trafford, PA, part of Penn-trafford Sd, serving approximately 338 students in grades 6th-8th with a 16.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 out of 10 and ranks #1,368 of 2,846 schools in PA. State assessment records show 57% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 80% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Trafford MS
What grades does Trafford MS serve?
Trafford MS serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Trafford MS?
Trafford MS has an enrollment of approximately 338 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Trafford MS?
The student-teacher ratio at Trafford MS is 16.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Trafford MS rank in PA?
Trafford MS ranks #1,368 of 2,846 schools in PA.
What is Trafford MS's MySchoolScout rating?
Trafford MS has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 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 Trafford MS?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Trafford MS has 57% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 80% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Trafford MS a charter school?
No, Trafford MS is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Trafford MS a Title I school?
No, Trafford MS is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Trafford MS?
25.1% of students at Trafford 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
- 338
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 21
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Westmoreland County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 11.5%
- Phone
- (412) 372-6600
- Area population (ZIP 15085)
- 8,123
- Area average commute
- 29 min
- Area median age
- 46.8
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 15085; 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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