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#1260 of 2,846 schools in PA

Top 44% in state

Unami MS

Middle School · Central Bucks Sd · Chalfont, PA

A Central Bucks Sd middle school serving grades 7th – 9th.

160 South Moyer Rd, Chalfont, PA 18914

  • Math 60% vs PA 35% (2024)
  • Reading 77% vs PA 53% (2024)
  • 2/5 advanced STEM subjects

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress4.8Below Average40%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-2.62 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics7.9Very Good35%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency60.2% (2024 PSSA)
Reading/ELA Proficiency77.3% (2024 PSSA)
Math vs. State Avg+25.8 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+23.3 pts
Overall Proficiency69% (2024 PSSA, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)70% (model expectation from 2024 PSSA)
vs. Expected-1.4 pts
Adjusted Percentile68th
Resources & Environment7.5Very Good25%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio14.4:1
District spending per student$18,947
Chronic Absenteeism10.7%

Students at Unami MS score 69% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 70%).

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2024 PSSA proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. PA average.

Math Proficiency60%(2024 PSSA)
School
State
35%(2024 PSSA)
ELA Proficiency77%(2024 PSSA)
School
State
53%(2024 PSSA)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 18 points since 2020, reaching 69% in 2024.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
93%
ELA
93%
2010
Math
92%
ELA
93%
2011
Math
92%
ELA
95%
2012
Math
92%
ELA
90%
2013
Math
91%
ELA
93%
2014
Math
63%
ELA
88%
2015
Math
62%
ELA
85%
2016
Math
63%
ELA
83%
2017
Math
65%
ELA
85%
2018
Math
61%
ELA
84%
2019
Math
61%
ELA
84%
2020*
Math
36%
ELA
66%
2021*
Math
36%
ELA
66%
2022
Math
39%
ELA
72%
2024
Math
60%
ELA
77%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 66% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 83% (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 34 test records from PA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

9.3%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Unami 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 21Car-Dependent
  • Bike 57Bikeable

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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$148,286

Median home value

$477,200

Median rent

$1,991/mo

College educated

55.6%

Homeownership

86.3%

Poverty rate

3.3%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 18914; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Advanced STEM Courses2of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Plumstead Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition6.7privatePK–122.2 mi325Compare →
Lifeworks AcademyPrivate · tuition7.4private2–122.5 mi93Compare →
Lenape MSEnrollment path unverified5.67–93.3 mi781Compare →
Tamanend MSEnrollment path unverified5.67–94.1 mi888Compare →

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.

Central Bucks Sd

Schools in district
23
Rank in district
#18 of 23
District spending per student
$18,947NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
3.3%Census SAIPE · 2024

Unami MS is listed in Central Bucks SD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Unami MS

Unami MS is a public middle school in Chalfont, PA, part of Central Bucks Sd, serving approximately 778 students in grades 7th-9th with a 14.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 out of 10 and ranks #1,260 of 2,846 schools in PA. State assessment records show 66% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 83% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Unami MS

What grades does Unami MS serve?

Unami MS serves students in grades 7th through 9th.

How many students attend Unami MS?

Unami MS has an enrollment of approximately 778 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Unami MS?

The student-teacher ratio at Unami MS is 14.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Unami MS rank in PA?

Unami MS ranks #1,260 of 2,846 schools in PA.

What is Unami MS's MySchoolScout rating?

Unami MS has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 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 Unami MS?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Unami MS has 66% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 83% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Unami MS a charter school?

No, Unami MS is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Unami MS a Title I school?

No, Unami MS is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Unami MS?

9.3% of students at Unami 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
7th – 9th
Enrollment
778
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.4:1
Teachers (FTE)
54
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Bucks County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
10.7%
Area population (ZIP 18914)
21,371
Area average commute
29.1 min
Area median age
44
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 18914; 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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