Neil A Armstrong Middle School

Summary:

Neil A Armstrong Middle School is a public middle school located in Fairless Hills, Pennsylvania, serving 725 students in grades 6-8. The school is part of the Bristol Township School District, which is ranked 511 out of 606 districts in the state and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

While the school has a diverse student population, with 55.45% White, 16% African American, 15.17% Hispanic, 2.07% Asian, and 10.62% two or more races, its academic performance is significantly below the state and district averages. In the 2022-2023 school year, the school's proficiency rates in PSSA Math (9.9%), PSSA Science (34.9%), and PSSA English Language Arts (31.8%) were much lower than the state and district averages. The school's rankings for specific student subgroups, such as African American (262 out of 421 PA middle schools) and Hispanic (278 out of 362) students, are also concerning.

When compared to nearby schools in the same district and other districts, such as Robert K Shafer Middle School, Cecelia Snyder Middle School, and Holland Middle School, Neil A Armstrong Middle School consistently ranks lower in academic performance and overall school quality. However, the school's increased spending per student, from $15,632 in 2019-2020 to $19,514 in 2021-2022, suggests a higher investment in resources, which could present opportunities for improvement if effectively utilized.


Detail:

Public 6-8

 475 Wistar Rd
       Fairless Hills, PA  19030-4101


(215) 945-4940

District: Bristol Township School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
696th of 893 Pennsylvania Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $19,514 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  14.4 Help
Number of students:  725

Racial breakdown:

White:
55.4%
African American:
16.0%
Hispanic:
15.2%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  100% Help


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Compare Details Neil A Armstrong Middle School ranks worse than 77.9% of middle schools in Pennsylvania. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 18.6. (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 Student population at Neil A Armstrong Middle School is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (55.4%), African American (16%), Hispanic (15.2%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 100% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Neil A Armstrong Middle School is 14.4. (See more...)
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Compare Neil A Armstrong Middle School employs 50.2 full-time teachers.
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Neil A Armstrong Middle School is $19,514.
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Neil A Armstrong Middle School:

SchoolDigger ranks Neil A Armstrong Middle School 696th of 893 Pennsylvania public middle schools. (See Neil A Armstrong Middle School in the ranking list.)

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Bristol Township School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Bristol Township School District 511th of 606 Pennsylvania school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Neil A Armstrong Middle School

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Rank History for all students at Neil A Armstrong Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 31.67 619th 891 30.5%
2021 19.05 633rd 797 20.6%
2022 25.22 638th 883 27.7%
2023 18.60 696th 893 22.1%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Neil A Armstrong Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 15.96 167th 187 10.7%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Neil A Armstrong Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 22.37 688th 874 21.3%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Neil A Armstrong Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 29.13 482nd 660 27.0%
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Rank History for African American students at Neil A Armstrong Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 35.56 262nd 421 37.8%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Neil A Armstrong Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 26.27 278th 362 23.2%
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Rank History for White students at Neil A Armstrong Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 6.73 659th 681 3.2%
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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 Neil A Armstrong Middle School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2018 592 89 10 96 0 1 31 0 819
2019 558 103 14 94 2 2 45 0 818
2020 537 111 13 99 4 5 60 0 829
2021 502 91 12 96 3 6 80 0 790
2022 467 91 11 98 3 4 83 0 757
2023 402 116 15 110 4 1 77 0 725

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 Neil A Armstrong Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2018 819 54.0 15.1 52
2019 818 52.2 15.6 61.2
2020 829 51.0 16.2 58.7
2021 790 52.0 15.1 n/a
2022 757 50.0 15.1 57.2
2023 725 50.2 14.4 100

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 Neil A Armstrong Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2018 819 54.0 15.1 52
2019 818 52.2 15.6 61.2
2020 829 51.0 16.2 58.7
2021 790 52.0 15.1 n/a
2022 757 50.0 15.1 57.2
2023 725 50.2 14.4 100

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 Neil A Armstrong Middle School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $89 (0.6%) $15,798 (99.4%) $15,886
2020 $168 (1.1%) $15,464 (98.9%) $15,632
2021 $540 (3.2%) $16,297 (96.8%) $16,837
2022 $2,034 (10.4%) $17,479 (89.6%) $19,514

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Neil A Armstrong Middle School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 619th of 891 Middle schoolsRanks 696th of 893 Middle schools
 8.5%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
6th Grade Math (Neil A Armstrong Middle School)9.711.9
 2.2%
   6th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)3936.4
 2.6%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Neil A Armstrong Middle School)55.633.5
 22.1%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)6355.6
 7.4%
7th Grade Math (Neil A Armstrong Middle School)13.410.7
 2.7%
   7th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)38.233.2
 5%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Neil A Armstrong Middle School)54.729
 25.7%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)60.554.5
 6%
8th Grade Math (Neil A Armstrong Middle School)18.17.7
 10.4%
   8th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)32.226
 6.2%
8th Grade Science (Neil A Armstrong Middle School)39.234.9
 4.3%
   8th Grade Science (Pennsylvania)58.257
 1.2%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Neil A Armstrong Middle School)5232.9
 19.1%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)57.952.8
 5.1%
All Grades Math (Neil A Armstrong Middle School)13.59.9
 3.6%
   All Grades Math (Pennsylvania)42.439.3
 3.1%
All Grades Science (Neil A Armstrong Middle School)39.234.9
 4.3%
   All Grades Science (Pennsylvania)6865.6
 2.4%
All Grades English Language Arts (Neil A Armstrong Middle School)54.231.8
 22.4%
   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 Students818725
 11.4%
African American103116
 12.6%
American Indian24
 100%
Asian1415
 7.1%
Hispanic94110
 17%
Pacific Islander21
 50%
White558402
 28%
Two or More Races4577
 71.1%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients61.2%100%
 38.8%


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Neil A Armstrong Middle School ranks in the bottom 22.1% of Pennsylvania middle schools.

Students at Neil A Armstrong Middle School are 55% White, 16% African American, 15% Hispanic, 11% Two or more races, 2% Asian.

In the 2022-23 school year, 725 students attended Neil A Armstrong 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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