Neil A Armstrong Middle School

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Neil A Armstrong Middle School ranks 660 th of 891 Pennsylvania middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 1 star out of 5.

Summary:

Neil A Armstrong Middle School is a public middle school located in Fairless Hills, Pennsylvania, serving grades 6-8 with a total enrollment of 725 students. The school is part of the Bristol Township School District, which is ranked 498 out of 610 school districts in Pennsylvania and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Neil A Armstrong Middle School consistently ranks in the bottom half of Pennsylvania middle schools, with a ranking between 619-696 out of 883-893 schools over the past 5 years. The school's performance on PSSA (Pennsylvania System of School Assessment) tests is significantly below the state and district averages across all grade levels and subject areas, with only 10.2% of students proficient or better in PSSA Math, compared to 20.5% for the Bristol Township School District and 40.4% for the state of Pennsylvania. The school's performance is particularly low for White and Multi-racial student subgroups, ranking in the bottom 25% of Pennsylvania middle schools. Additionally, the school has a very high percentage of students from low socioeconomic backgrounds, with 100% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch.

When comparing Neil A Armstrong Middle School to other nearby middle schools, such as Benjamin Franklin Middle School in the same district and middle schools in the Bensalem Township School District and Pennsbury School District, it consistently underperforms academically. However, the school's performance for certain student subgroups, such as African American and Hispanic students, is relatively better compared to the overall school performance, suggesting that the school may be providing additional support or resources for these groups. Despite the school's low academic performance, it has relatively high per-student spending, indicating that the issue may not be a lack of funding, but rather the effective allocation and utilization of resources to improve student outcomes.

Detail:

Public 6-8

475 Wistar Rd
Fairless Hills, PA 19030-4101

(215) 945-4940

District: Bristol Township School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
660^th of 891 Pennsylvania Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $19,514

Student/teacher ratio: 14.4

Number of students: 725

Racial breakdown:

White:

55.4%

African American:

16.0%

Hispanic:

15.2%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 100%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Neil A Armstrong Middle School ranks worse than 74.1% of middle schools in Pennsylvania. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 23.9. (See more...)

The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.

Student Body

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...)

Compare Details 100% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Neil A Armstrong Middle School is 14.4. (See more...)

Compare Neil A Armstrong Middle School employs 50.2 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Neil A Armstrong Middle School is $19,514.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Neil A Armstrong Middle School:

SchoolDigger ranks Neil A Armstrong Middle School 660^th of 891 Pennsylvania public middle schools. (See Neil A Armstrong Middle School in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Bristol Township School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Bristol Township School District 498^th of 610 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
2019	31.67	619^th	891	30.5%
2021	19.05	633^rd	797	20.6%
2022	25.22	638^th	883	27.7%
2023	18.60	696^th	893	22.1%
2024	23.90	660^th	891	25.9%

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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	167^th	187	10.7%
2024	17.98	173^rd	199	13.1%

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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	688^th	874	21.3%
2024	28.58	641^st	877	26.9%

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Rank History for Female students at Neil A Armstrong Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	27.04	624^th	860	27.4%

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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	482^nd	660	27.0%
2024	30.48	471^st	672	29.9%

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Rank History for Male students at Neil A Armstrong Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	20.76	677^th	870	22.2%

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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	262^nd	421	37.8%
2024	54.91	151^st	408	63.0%

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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	278^th	362	23.2%
2024	30.77	251^st	362	30.7%

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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	659^th	681	3.2%
2024	10.16	631^st	673	6.2%

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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.

Data source: Pennsylvania Dept of Education

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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	Total
2018	592	89	10	96	0	1	31	819
2019	558	103	14	94	2	2	45	818
2020	537	111	13	99	4	5	60	829
2021	502	91	12	96	3	6	80	790
2022	467	91	11	98	3	4	83	757
2023	402	116	15	110	4	1	77	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

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total 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 619^th of 891 Middle schools	Ranks 696^th 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)	9.7	11.9	2.2%
6th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)	39	36.4	2.6%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Neil A Armstrong Middle School)	55.6	33.5	22.1%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)	63	55.6	7.4%
7th Grade Math (Neil A Armstrong Middle School)	13.4	10.7	2.7%
7th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)	38.2	33.2	5%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Neil A Armstrong Middle School)	54.7	29	25.7%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)	60.5	54.5	6%
8th Grade Math (Neil A Armstrong Middle School)	18.1	7.7	10.4%
8th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)	32.2	26	6.2%
8th Grade Science (Neil A Armstrong Middle School)	39.2	34.9	4.3%
8th Grade Science (Pennsylvania)	58.2	57	1.2%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Neil A Armstrong Middle School)	52	32.9	19.1%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)	57.9	52.8	5.1%
All Grades Math (Neil A Armstrong Middle School)	13.5	9.9	3.6%
All Grades Math (Pennsylvania)	42.4	39.3	3.1%
All Grades Science (Neil A Armstrong Middle School)	39.2	34.9	4.3%
All Grades Science (Pennsylvania)	68	65.6	2.4%
All Grades English Language Arts (Neil A Armstrong Middle School)	54.2	31.8	22.4%
All Grades English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)	60.9	53.8	7.1%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	818	725	11.4%
African American	103	116	12.6%
American Indian	2	4	100%
Asian	14	15	7.1%
Hispanic	94	110	17%
Pacific Islander	2	1	50%
White	558	402	28%
Two or More Races	45	77	71.1%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	61.2%	100%	38.8%

Schools Near Neil A Armstrong Middle School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				PSSA Math (2024)					PSSA Science (2024)		PSSA English Language Arts (2024)					Per Pupil Expenditures (2022)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	PSSA Math 5th Grade	PSSA Math 6th Grade	PSSA Math 7th Grade	PSSA Math 8th Grade	PSSA Math All Grades	PSSA Science 8th Grade	PSSA Science All Grades	PSSA English Language Arts 5th Grade	PSSA English Language Arts 6th Grade	PSSA English Language Arts 7th Grade	PSSA English Language Arts 8th Grade	PSSA English Language Arts All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Neil A Armstrong Middle School	Public	6-8	475 Wistar Rd	Fairless Hills	19030	Bucks County	Bristol Township School District	No	No	No	Yes	(215) 945-4940	725	50	14.4	100.0%	402 (55.4%)	116 (16.0%)	110 (15.2%)	15 (2.1%)	4 (0.6%)	1 (0.1%)	77 (10.6%)	23.9	660^th of 891 public middle schools	25.9%		18.6	696^th of 893 public middle schools	22.1%	36		10.8	13.0	6.8	10.2	33.3	33.3		39.6	39.3	37.8	38.9	$19,514	$2,034	$17,479
Sandburg Middle School	Public	5-8	30 Harmony Road	Levittown	19056	Bucks County	Neshaminy School District	No	No	No	No	(215) 809-6220	686	46	14.7	37.6%	507 (73.9%)	39 (5.7%)	65 (9.5%)	37 (5.4%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.3%)	36 (5.2%)	52.6	432^nd of 891 public middle schools	51.5%		57	388^th of 893 public middle schools	56.6%	44	38.9	39.2	28.9	19.7	31.8	45.1	45.1	61.1	61.5	49.4	49.4	55.3	$17,080	$251	$16,829
Benjamin Franklin Middle School	Public	6-8	6401 Mill Creek Rd	Levittown	19057	Bucks County	Bristol Township School District	No	No	No	Yes	(215) 788-0436	729	52	14.0	100.0%	404 (55.4%)	109 (15.0%)	111 (15.2%)	17 (2.3%)	2 (0.3%)	1 (0.1%)	85 (11.7%)	27.5	632^nd of 891 public middle schools	29.1%		15.3	733^rd of 893 public middle schools	17.9%	101		17.1	13.9	6.9	12.9	37.4	37.4		42.2	42.6	36.5	40.5	$19,867	$2,201	$17,666
Charles H Boehm Middle School	Public	6-8	866 Big Oak Rd	Yardley	19067	Bucks County	Pennsbury School District	No	No	No	No	(215) 428-4220	717	67	10.6	29.4%	523 (72.9%)	34 (4.7%)	53 (7.4%)	68 (9.5%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	38 (5.3%)	84.1	111^th of 891 public middle schools	87.5%		83.8	117^th of 893 public middle schools	86.9%	6		53.3	53.4	42.9	49.6	66.9	66.9		67.5	67.7	69.5	68.3	$19,788	$428	$19,360
William Penn Middle School	Public	6-8	1524 Derbyshire Rd	Yardley	19067	Bucks County	Pennsbury School District	No	No	No	No	(215) 428-4280	922	83	11.1	31.9%	668 (72.5%)	61 (6.6%)	71 (7.7%)	51 (5.5%)	2 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	69 (7.5%)	80.3	135^th of 891 public middle schools	84.8%		84.7	108^th of 893 public middle schools	87.9%	27		50.5	45.8	38.6	45.0	64.1	64.1		65.7	69.6	66.3	67.2	$19,770	$430	$19,340
Maple Point Middle School	Public	5-8	2250 Langhorne-Yardley Road	Langhorne	19047	Bucks County	Neshaminy School District	No	No	No	No	(215) 809-6230	1,251	81	15.5	33.6%	946 (75.6%)	50 (4.0%)	116 (9.3%)	73 (5.8%)	5 (0.4%)	1 (0.1%)	60 (4.8%)	53.8	422^nd of 891 public middle schools	52.6%		56.6	395^th of 893 public middle schools	55.8%	27	47.5	38.7	33.1	22.7	36.0	49.4	49.4	58.8	50.5	57.2	43.8	52.9	$16,943	$249	$16,694
Pennwood Middle School	Public	6-8	1523 Makefield Rd	Yardley	19067	Bucks County	Pennsbury School District	No	No	No	No	(215) 428-4237	736	68	10.8	30.3%	521 (70.8%)	54 (7.3%)	59 (8.0%)	43 (5.8%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	58 (7.9%)	78.9	148^th of 891 public middle schools	83.4%		82.4	124^th of 893 public middle schools	86.1%	24		51.8	55.6	33.5	46.9	65.4	65.4		63.8	68.6	60.4	64.1	$20,488	$431	$20,057
Bristol Middle School	Public	7-8	1801 Wilson Ave	Bristol	19007	Bucks County	Bristol Borough School District	No	No	No	No	(215) 781-1000	198	15	13.2	78.3%	99 (50.0%)	39 (19.7%)	44 (22.2%)	1 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	15 (7.6%)	39	568^th of 891 public middle schools	36.3%		45	513^th of 893 public middle schools	42.6%	55			23.8	17.6	20.9	39.7	39.7			41.5	48.7	45.0	$8,564	$1,241	$7,323
Robert K Shafer Middle School	Public	7-8	3333 Hulmeville Rd	Bensalem	19020	Bucks County	Bensalem Township School District	No	No	No	Yes	(215) 750-2800	612	44	14.0	62.4%	298 (48.7%)	83 (13.6%)	133 (21.7%)	72 (11.8%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	24 (3.9%)	50.7	453^rd of 891 public middle schools	49.2%		35.9	590^th of 893 public middle schools	33.9%	137			29.5	17.0	23.2	53.7	53.7			49.6	52.2	50.9	$22,336	$2,025	$20,312
Cecelia Snyder Middle School	Public	7-8	3330 Hulmeville Rd	Bensalem	19020	Bucks County	Bensalem Township School District	No	No	No	Yes	(215) 750-2800	431	32	13.5	55.9%	223 (51.7%)	45 (10.4%)	85 (19.7%)	61 (14.2%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	15 (3.5%)	31.3	610^th of 891 public middle schools	31.5%		36.3	588^th of 893 public middle schools	34.2%	22			8.3	5.9	7.1	47.3	47.3			39.2	48.3	43.7	$21,869	$1,354	$20,516

Frequently Asked Questions about Neil A Armstrong Middle School

How many students attend Neil A Armstrong Middle School?

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

Is Neil A Armstrong Middle School a good school?

Neil A Armstrong Middle School ranks 660^th of 891 Pennsylvania middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 1 star out of 5.

What is the racial makeup of Neil A Armstrong Middle School?

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

What district is Neil A Armstrong Middle School in?

Bristol Township School District

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