Berwick Area Middle School

Summary:

Berwick Area Middle School is a public middle school serving 844 students in grades 5-8 in the Berwick Area School District in Berwick, Pennsylvania. While the school has a predominantly White student population, it faces significant challenges, including below-average academic performance, a very high percentage of economically disadvantaged students, and lower per-student spending compared to nearby schools.

Academically, Berwick Area Middle School's proficiency rates in Math (36.8%) and Science (53.1%) are below the state averages, though its English Language Arts proficiency rate (53.2%) is closer to the state average. The school's ranking among Pennsylvania middle schools has fluctuated in recent years, ranging from 342 out of 797 in 2020-2021 to 456 out of 891 in 2018-2019. In comparison, nearby schools like Bloomsburg Area Middle School and Central Columbia Middle School generally perform better academically.

Another significant challenge for Berwick Area Middle School is the high percentage of economically disadvantaged students, with 99.64% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch in 2022-2023. This is significantly higher than the nearby schools, which have lower percentages of free/reduced-price lunch recipients. Additionally, Berwick Area Middle School's per-student spending has fluctuated in recent years, ranging from $11,895 in 2021-2022 to $15,918 in 2020-2021, which is generally lower than the spending levels of nearby schools. However, the school does have a relatively low student-teacher ratio, which could be a potential strength that could be leveraged to improve student outcomes.


Detail:

Public 5-8

 1100 Evergreen Drive
       Berwick, PA  18603


(570) 759-6400

District: Berwick Area School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
348th of 893 Pennsylvania Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $11,895 Help


Students who attend Berwick Area Middle School usually attend:

High:    Berwick Area High School

Feeder schools for Berwick Area Middle School:

Elementary:    Nescopeck Elementary School
    Salem Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio:  13.1 Help
Number of students:  844

Racial breakdown:

White:
82.0%
Hispanic:
12.3%
Two or more races:
2.7%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  99.6% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Berwick Area Middle School ranks better than 61% of middle schools in Pennsylvania. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 60.88. (See more...)
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The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (82%), Hispanic (12.3%), two or more races (2.7%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 99.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Berwick Area Middle School is 13.1. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Berwick Area Middle School is $11,895.
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Berwick Area Middle School:

SchoolDigger ranks Berwick Area Middle School 348th of 893 Pennsylvania public middle schools. (See Berwick Area Middle School in the ranking list.)

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Berwick Area School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Berwick Area School District 321st of 606 Pennsylvania school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Berwick Area Middle School

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Rank History for all students at Berwick Area Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 55.30 354th 643 44.9%
2004 39.40 479th 663 27.8%
2005 52.03 404th 687 41.2%
2006 58.04 374th 736 49.2%
2007 53.38 436th 749 41.8%
2008 50.78 456th 753 39.4%
2009 40.56 557th 770 27.7%
2010 40.56 585th 805 27.3%
2011 41.30 582nd 825 29.5%
2012 50.39 519th 834 37.8%
2013 59.96 379th 758 50.0%
2014 60.05 340th 728 53.3%
2015 54.06 417th 835 50.1%
2016 54.47 435th 870 50.0%
2017 57.85 399th 877 54.5%
2018 52.52 458th 861 46.8%
2019 53.25 456th 891 48.8%
2021 56.35 342nd 797 57.1%
2022 59.53 361st 883 59.1%
2023 60.88 348th 893 61.0%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Berwick Area Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 64.90 263rd 874 69.9%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Berwick Area Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 31.85 452nd 660 31.5%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Berwick Area Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 46.20 186th 362 48.6%
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Rank History for White students at Berwick Area Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 47.98 336th 681 50.7%
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Data source: test scores: Pennsylvania Dept of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Enrollment information for Berwick Area Middle School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 794 4 2 3 4 n/a n/a -8 799
1989 797 7 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 806
1990 849 9 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 859
1991 870 11 5 2 0 n/a n/a 0 888
1992 906 9 3 1 0 n/a n/a 0 919
1993 861 5 3 4 0 n/a n/a 0 873
1994 928 4 5 9 0 n/a n/a 0 946
1995 977 11 6 11 0 n/a n/a 0 1005
1996 977 11 6 11 0 n/a n/a 0 1005
1997 956 11 7 8 0 n/a n/a 0 982
1998 922 10 5 5 0 n/a n/a 0 942
1999 893 11 4 8 0 n/a n/a 0 916
2000 939 15 4 10 0 n/a n/a 0 968
2001 920 14 4 7 0 n/a n/a 0 945
2002 888 11 4 15 0 n/a n/a 0 918
2003 888 11 4 15 0 n/a n/a 0 918
2004 900 12 3 20 0 n/a n/a 0 935
2005 861 7 4 16 0 n/a n/a 0 888
2006 866 8 6 16 1 n/a n/a 0 897
2007 829 17 6 17 3 n/a n/a 0 872
2008 821 22 6 21 2 n/a n/a 0 872
2009 794 22 4 27 0 n/a n/a 0 847
2010 751 19 2 23 0 n/a n/a 0 795
2011 707 23 4 24 0 0 0 0 758
2012 685 20 8 31 0 0 1 0 745
2013 640 24 10 31 0 0 3 0 708
2014 593 20 6 40 0 0 4 0 663
2015 639 22 4 42 0 0 7 0 714
2016 644 18 3 41 1 0 7 0 714
2017 877 20 4 59 1 0 14 0 975
2018 857 17 3 63 1 0 12 0 953
2019 873 12 3 65 0 0 19 0 972
2020 825 11 3 78 0 0 16 0 933
2021 759 16 1 70 0 0 21 0 867
2022 716 19 2 91 0 0 25 0 853
2023 692 22 2 104 1 0 23 0 844

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Berwick Area Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 799 64.0 12.4 n/a
1989 806 53.0 15.2 n/a
1990 859 53.0 16.2 0
1991 888 54.5 16.2 n/a
1992 919 56.0 16.4 n/a
1993 873 51.0 17.1 n/a
1994 946 52.0 18.2 n/a
1995 1005 55.0 18.3 n/a
1996 1005 55.0 18.3 n/a
1997 982 54.0 18.2 n/a
1998 942 56.0 16.8 n/a
1999 916 54.0 17.0 n/a
2000 968 55.0 17.6 36.4
2001 945 57.0 16.6 38.3
2002 918 58.3 15.7 36.4
2003 918 58.3 15.7 36.4
2004 935 58.2 16.1 36.6
2005 888 61.0 14.6 37.6
2006 897 61.0 14.7 37.5
2007 872 63.2 13.8 38.9
2008 872 63.3 13.8 37.8
2009 847 70.8 12.0 39.3
2010 795 61.3 12.9 43.4
2011 758 55.0 13.7 42.5
2012 745 51.8 14.3 46.3
2013 708 52.3 13.5 50
2014 663 52.2 12.6 51.3
2015 714 52.0 13.7 53.8
2016 714 54.0 13.2 57.4
2017 975 65.5 14.8 58.5
2018 953 64.9 14.6 57.7
2019 972 64.2 15.1 59.8
2020 933 62.0 15.0 100
2021 867 65.2 13.2 99.7
2022 853 67.3 12.6 99.5
2023 844 64.2 13.1 99.6

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Berwick Area Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 799 64.0 12.4 n/a
1989 806 53.0 15.2 n/a
1990 859 53.0 16.2 0
1991 888 54.5 16.2 n/a
1992 919 56.0 16.4 n/a
1993 873 51.0 17.1 n/a
1994 946 52.0 18.2 n/a
1995 1005 55.0 18.3 n/a
1996 1005 55.0 18.3 n/a
1997 982 54.0 18.2 n/a
1998 942 56.0 16.8 n/a
1999 916 54.0 17.0 n/a
2000 968 55.0 17.6 36.4
2001 945 57.0 16.6 38.3
2002 918 58.3 15.7 36.4
2003 918 58.3 15.7 36.4
2004 935 58.2 16.1 36.6
2005 888 61.0 14.6 37.6
2006 897 61.0 14.7 37.5
2007 872 63.2 13.8 38.9
2008 872 63.3 13.8 37.8
2009 847 70.8 12.0 39.3
2010 795 61.3 12.9 43.4
2011 758 55.0 13.7 42.5
2012 745 51.8 14.3 46.3
2013 708 52.3 13.5 50
2014 663 52.2 12.6 51.3
2015 714 52.0 13.7 53.8
2016 714 54.0 13.2 57.4
2017 975 65.5 14.8 58.5
2018 953 64.9 14.6 57.7
2019 972 64.2 15.1 59.8
2020 933 62.0 15.0 100
2021 867 65.2 13.2 99.7
2022 853 67.3 12.6 99.5
2023 844 64.2 13.1 99.6

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Berwick Area Middle School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $219 (1.8%) $12,151 (98.2%) $12,370
2020 $190 (1.3%) $14,123 (98.7%) $14,313
2021 $640 (4.0%) $15,278 (96.0%) $15,918
2022 $254 (2.1%) $11,642 (97.9%) $11,895

Data source: Pennsylvania Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Berwick Area Middle School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 456th of 891 Middle schoolsRanks 348th of 893 Middle schools
 12.2%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
5th Grade Math (Berwick Area Middle School)48.442.5
 5.9%
   5th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)4342.7
 0.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Berwick Area Middle School)64.245.6
 18.6%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)58.553.6
 4.9%
6th Grade Math (Berwick Area Middle School)32.550
 17.5%
   6th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)3936.4
 2.6%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Berwick Area Middle School)70.155.8
 14.3%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)6355.6
 7.4%
7th Grade Math (Berwick Area Middle School)35.432.4
 3%
   7th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)38.233.2
 5%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Berwick Area Middle School)57.555.9
 1.6%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)60.554.5
 6%
8th Grade Math (Berwick Area Middle School)2724.3
 2.7%
   8th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)32.226
 6.2%
8th Grade Science (Berwick Area Middle School)50.753.1
 2.4%
   8th Grade Science (Pennsylvania)58.257
 1.2%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Berwick Area Middle School)55.555.4
 0.1%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)57.952.8
 5.1%
All Grades Math (Berwick Area Middle School)35.836.8
 1%
   All Grades Math (Pennsylvania)42.439.3
 3.1%
All Grades Science (Berwick Area Middle School)50.753.1
 2.4%
   All Grades Science (Pennsylvania)6865.6
 2.4%
All Grades English Language Arts (Berwick Area Middle School)61.953.2
 8.7%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)60.953.8
 7.1%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students972844
 13.2%
African American1222
 83.3%
American Indian01
Asian32
 33.3%
Hispanic65104
 60%
Pacific Islander00
White873692
 20.7%
Two or More Races1923
 21.1%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients59.8%99.6%
 39.9%


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Students who attend Berwick Area Middle School usually go on to attend Berwick Area High School

Students at Berwick Area Middle School are 82% White, 12% Hispanic, 3% Two or more races, 3% African American.

Berwick Area Middle School ranks 348th of 893 Pennsylvania middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

In the 2022-23 school year, 844 students attended Berwick Area Middle School.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Pennsylvania Department of Education.

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