Summary:
The Penn-Delco School District has one middle school, Northley Middle School, which serves students in grades 6-8. The school's performance, as measured by test scores, is generally lower than the district and state averages, with some exceptions in specific grade levels and subject areas. Northley Middle School has a relatively high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a higher proportion of students from lower-income families.
Northley Middle School is ranked 372 out of 891 Pennsylvania middle schools for the 2023-2024 school year, with a 3-star rating out of 5 from SchoolDigger. The school's ranking has fluctuated over the past few years, ranging from 289 to 372 out of Pennsylvania middle schools. In the 2023-2024 school year, the school's proficiency rates in PSSA tests were 28.7% in Math, 57.9% in Science, and 58.1% in English Language Arts, with some variations across grade levels.
The school has a relatively low student-teacher ratio of 14.5, which may suggest a focus on smaller class sizes and more individualized attention for students. However, the school's spending per student is relatively high at $16,304 for the 2021-2022 school year, which could be due to various factors, such as the cost of living in the area or the specific needs of the student population.
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