Is Derry Area Middle School a good school?

Derry Area Middle School ranks 196 th of 893 Pennsylvania middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Derry Area Middle School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 443 students attended Derry Area Middle School.

What is the racial makeup of Derry Area Middle School?

Students at Derry Area Middle School are 93% White, 5% Two or more races, 1% African American.

What high school do graduates of Derry Area Middle School attend?

Students who attend Derry Area Middle School usually go on to attend Derry Area Senior High School

Derry Area Middle School

Summary:

Derry Area Middle School is a public middle school serving 443 students in grades 6-8 in the Greater Latrobe School District in Derry, Pennsylvania. The school performs well academically, with higher proficiency rates than the state average in PSSA Math, Science, and English Language Arts. Derry Area Middle School also excels in supporting certain student subgroups, ranking 114 out of 874 Pennsylvania middle schools for low socioeconomic status students and 72 out of 660 for disabled students.

Compared to nearby middle schools, such as West Hempfield Middle School, Ramsay Elementary School, and Mount Pleasant Area Junior High School, Derry Area Middle School generally performs better academically. However, the school has a predominantly White student population, with only 1.13% African American, 0.45% Hispanic, and 0.23% Asian students. Additionally, 100% of Derry Area Middle School students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating the school serves a population with significant economic challenges.

Despite these demographic factors, Derry Area Middle School has maintained a consistent 4-star rating from SchoolDigger over the past several years, and the school's spending per student has steadily increased, from $13,193 in 2019-2020 to $15,160 in 2021-2022. This suggests the district is investing resources to support the school's operations and student needs, and the school is providing a stable and high-quality educational experience for its students.

Detail:

Public 6-8

994 North Chestnut St Ext
Derry, PA 15627-7605

(724) 694-8231

District: Derry Area School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
196^th of 893 Pennsylvania Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $15,160

Students who attend Derry Area Middle School usually attend:

High:

Derry Area Senior High School

Feeder schools for Derry Area Middle School:

Elementary:

Grandview Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio: 11.9

Number of students: 443

Racial breakdown:

White:

93.0%

Two or more races:

5.2%

African American:

1.1%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 100%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Derry Area Middle School ranks better than 78.1% of middle schools in Pennsylvania. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 75.16. (See more...)

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

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (93%), two or more races (5.2%), African American (1.1%). (See more...)

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

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Derry Area Middle School is 11.9. (See more...)

Compare Derry Area Middle School employs 36.9 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Derry Area Middle School is $15,160.

Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Derry Area Middle School:

SchoolDigger ranks Derry Area Middle School 196^th of 893 Pennsylvania public middle schools. (See Derry Area Middle School in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

Disabled students:

White students:

Derry Area School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Derry Area School District 203^rd of 606 Pennsylvania school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Derry Area Middle School

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Rank History for all students at Derry Area Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	PA State Percentile
2003	64.90	261^st	643	59.4%
2004	67.83	242^nd	663	63.5%
2005	69.52	234^th	687	65.9%
2006	66.02	272^nd	736	63.0%
2007	66.63	272^nd	749	63.7%
2008	62.74	315^th	753	58.2%
2009	65.68	287^th	770	62.7%
2010	69.69	248^th	805	69.2%
2011	71.25	240^th	825	70.9%
2012	72.75	241^st	834	71.1%
2013	68.89	260^th	758	65.7%
2014	69.34	244^th	728	66.5%
2015	65.47	288^th	835	65.5%
2016	68.29	278^th	870	68.0%
2017	59.01	382^nd	877	56.4%
2018	67.42	283^rd	861	67.1%
2019	66.83	291^st	891	67.3%
2021	67.70	236^th	797	70.4%
2022	75.61	182^nd	883	79.4%
2023	75.16	196^th	893	78.1%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Derry Area Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	78.74	114^th	874	87.0%

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Rank History for Disabled students at Derry Area Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	77.34	72^nd	660	89.1%

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Rank History for White students at Derry Area Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	61.14	228^th	681	66.5%

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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 Derry 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	775	9	1	1	1	n/a	n/a	0	787
1989	725	1	0	12	0	n/a	n/a	0	738
1990	715	13	2	3	1	n/a	n/a	0	734
1991	664	11	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	676
1992	478	7	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	485
1993	709	16	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	725
1994	690	8	5	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	703
1995	700	13	2	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	716
1996	700	13	2	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	716
1997	680	9	1	2	3	n/a	n/a	0	695
1998	655	8	2	3	0	n/a	n/a	0	668
1999	699	10	2	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	712
2000	675	12	0	0	2	n/a	n/a	0	689
2001	663	15	1	0	1	n/a	n/a	0	680
2002	699	12	1	4	0	n/a	n/a	0	716
2003	699	12	1	4	0	n/a	n/a	0	716
2004	712	13	2	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	729
2005	691	11	1	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	705
2006	631	13	1	3	0	n/a	n/a	0	648
2007	589	5	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	594
2008	568	3	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	8	579
2009	553	5	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	8	566
2010	551	4	1	1	0	n/a	n/a	13	570
2011	532	3	0	1	0	0	14	0	550
2012	523	2	0	1	0	0	14	0	540
2013	496	2	0	2	0	0	10	0	510
2014	440	5	0	4	0	0	5	0	454
2015	452	7	0	4	0	0	9	0	472
2016	430	6	0	4	0	0	6	0	446
2017	421	5	1	2	0	0	8	0	437
2018	422	4	1	3	0	0	9	0	439
2019	449	7	2	4	0	0	10	0	472
2020	456	4	3	3	0	0	6	0	472
2021	442	6	3	3	1	0	12	0	467
2022	410	9	2	2	0	0	22	0	445
2023	412	5	1	2	0	0	23	0	443

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 Derry Area Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	787	45.0	17.4	n/a
1989	738	51.0	14.4	n/a
1990	734	48.2	15.2	0
1991	676	48.5	13.9	n/a
1992	485	35.0	13.8	n/a
1993	725	36.0	20.1	n/a
1994	703	39.5	17.8	n/a
1995	716	41.8	17.1	n/a
1996	716	41.8	17.1	n/a
1997	695	40.8	17.0	n/a
1998	668	43.5	15.4	n/a
1999	712	45.0	15.8	n/a
2000	689	47.0	14.7	0
2001	680	47.0	14.5	0
2002	716	45.0	15.9	0
2003	716	45.0	15.9	0
2004	729	47.0	15.5	0
2005	705	47.6	14.8	0
2006	648	46.3	14.0	0
2007	594	43.7	13.6	0
2008	579	31.4	18.4	n/a
2009	566	24.0	23.6	n/a
2010	570	47.1	12.0	45.4
2011	550	45.0	12.2	47.8
2012	540	42.2	12.7	40.2
2013	510	37.5	13.5	45.1
2014	454	35.3	12.8	48.7
2015	472	32.0	14.7	45.8
2016	446	34.0	13.1	42.2
2017	437	35.5	12.2	47.4
2018	439	33.3	13.1	44.9
2019	472	33.1	14.2	45.6
2020	472	31.9	14.7	46.6
2021	467	32.4	14.4	43
2022	445	32.2	13.8	49
2023	443	36.9	11.9	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 Derry Area Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	787	45.0	17.4	n/a
1989	738	51.0	14.4	n/a
1990	734	48.2	15.2	0
1991	676	48.5	13.9	n/a
1992	485	35.0	13.8	n/a
1993	725	36.0	20.1	n/a
1994	703	39.5	17.8	n/a
1995	716	41.8	17.1	n/a
1996	716	41.8	17.1	n/a
1997	695	40.8	17.0	n/a
1998	668	43.5	15.4	n/a
1999	712	45.0	15.8	n/a
2000	689	47.0	14.7	0
2001	680	47.0	14.5	0
2002	716	45.0	15.9	0
2003	716	45.0	15.9	0
2004	729	47.0	15.5	0
2005	705	47.6	14.8	0
2006	648	46.3	14.0	0
2007	594	43.7	13.6	0
2008	579	31.4	18.4	n/a
2009	566	24.0	23.6	n/a
2010	570	47.1	12.0	45.4
2011	550	45.0	12.2	47.8
2012	540	42.2	12.7	40.2
2013	510	37.5	13.5	45.1
2014	454	35.3	12.8	48.7
2015	472	32.0	14.7	45.8
2016	446	34.0	13.1	42.2
2017	437	35.5	12.2	47.4
2018	439	33.3	13.1	44.9
2019	472	33.1	14.2	45.6
2020	472	31.9	14.7	46.6
2021	467	32.4	14.4	43
2022	445	32.2	13.8	49
2023	443	36.9	11.9	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 Derry Area Middle School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$212 (1.6%)	$13,268 (98.4%)	$13,481
2020	$488 (3.7%)	$12,705 (96.3%)	$13,193
2021	$635 (4.6%)	$13,175 (95.4%)	$13,810
2022	$947 (6.2%)	$14,212 (93.7%)	$15,160

Data source: Pennsylvania Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Derry Area Middle School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 291^st of 891 Middle schools	Ranks 196^th of 893 Middle schools	10.7%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
6th Grade Math (Derry Area Middle School)	39.2	45.1	5.9%
6th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)	39	36.4	2.6%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Derry Area Middle School)	56.2	61.3	5.1%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)	63	55.6	7.4%
7th Grade Math (Derry Area Middle School)	48.6	36.3	12.3%
7th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)	38.2	33.2	5%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Derry Area Middle School)	76.2	51.2	25%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)	60.5	54.5	6%
8th Grade Math (Derry Area Middle School)	33.1	37.7	4.6%
8th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)	32.2	26	6.2%
8th Grade Science (Derry Area Middle School)	61.4	75.3	13.9%
8th Grade Science (Pennsylvania)	58.2	57	1.2%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Derry Area Middle School)	69.6	76.8	7.2%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)	57.9	52.8	5.1%
All Grades Math (Derry Area Middle School)	40.7	39.8	0.9%
All Grades Math (Pennsylvania)	42.4	39.3	3.1%
All Grades Science (Derry Area Middle School)	61.4	75.3	13.9%
All Grades Science (Pennsylvania)	68	65.6	2.4%
All Grades English Language Arts (Derry Area Middle School)	67.1	63.8	3.3%
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	472	443	6.1%
African American	7	5	28.6%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	2	1	50%
Hispanic	4	2	50%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	449	412	8.2%
Two or More Races	10	23	130%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	45.6%	100%	54.4%

Schools Near Derry Area Middle School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2023)				Ranking (2022)				PSSA Math (2023)						PSSA Science (2023)			PSSA English Language Arts (2023)						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 (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	SchoolDigger Rating (2023)	Average Standard Score (2022)	Statewide Rank (2022)	State Percentile (2022)	Rank Change from Previous Year	PSSA Math 4th Grade	PSSA Math 5th Grade	PSSA Math 6th Grade	PSSA Math 7th Grade	PSSA Math 8th Grade	PSSA Math All Grades	PSSA Science 4th Grade	PSSA Science 8th Grade	PSSA Science All Grades	PSSA English Language Arts 4th Grade	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
Derry Area Middle School	Public	6-8	994 North Chestnut St Ext	Derry	15627	Westmoreland County	Derry Area School District	No	No	No	No	(724) 694-8231	443	37	11.9	100.0%	412 (93.0%)	5 (1.1%)	2 (0.5%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	23 (5.2%)	75.2	196^th of 893 public middle schools	78.1%		75.6	182^nd of 883 public middle schools	79.4%	14			45.1	36.3	37.7	39.8		75.3	75.3			61.3	51.2	76.8	63.8	$15,160	$947	$14,213
Greater Latrobe Junior High School	Public	7-8	130 High School Rd	Latrobe	15650	Westmoreland County	Greater Latrobe School District	No	No	No	No	(724) 539-4265	554	47	11.8	41.0%	498 (89.9%)	4 (0.7%)	11 (2.0%)	8 (1.4%)	3 (0.5%)	1 (0.2%)	29 (5.2%)	86.8	91^st of 893 public middle schools	89.8%		86.9	81^st of 883 public middle schools	90.8%	10				55.4	35.7	45.5		78.1	78.1				71.4	71.0	71.2	$19,224	$988	$18,236
Ligonier Valley Middle School	Public	6-8	536 Bell Street	Ligonier	15658	Westmoreland County	Ligonier Valley School District	No	No	No	No	(724) 238-6412	310	25	12.5	43.2%	294 (94.8%)	2 (0.6%)	3 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	10 (3.2%)	53	437^th of 893 public middle schools	51.1%		50	466^th of 883 public middle schools	47.2%	29			39.5	36.9	9.8	27.0		55.3	55.3			57.5	59.5	45.6	53.3	$17,012	$1,012	$16,000
River Valley Middle School	Public	6-8	104 School Lane	Blairsville	15717	Indiana County	River Valley School District	No	No	No	No	(724) 459-8880	304	24	12.7	100.0%	269 (88.5%)	7 (2.3%)	12 (3.9%)	1 (0.3%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	14 (4.6%)	60.4	352^nd of 893 public middle schools	60.6%					(n/a)			27.8	38.9	25.5	30.9		63.3	63.3			53.9	52.6	60.5	55.6	$20,350	$2,101	$18,249
Wendover Middle School	Public	6-8	425 Wendover Jr High Dr	Greensburg	15601	Westmoreland County	Hempfield Area School District	No	No	No	No	(724) 838-4070	428	31	13.9	32.2%	400 (93.5%)	3 (0.7%)	4 (0.9%)	3 (0.7%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	16 (3.7%)	87.6	82^nd of 893 public middle schools	90.8%		91.6	47^th of 883 public middle schools	94.7%	35			62.5	47.9	50.0	53.7		69.3	69.3			74.5	76.9	68.8	73.2	$17,532	$581	$16,951
Greensburg-Salem Middle School	Public	6-8	301 N Main St	Greensburg	15601	Westmoreland County	Greensburg Salem School District	No	No	No	Yes	(724) 832-2900	599	46	13.0	51.9%	455 (76.0%)	36 (6.0%)	32 (5.3%)	2 (0.3%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	73 (12.2%)	55.4	408^th of 893 public middle schools	54.3%		61.5	330^th of 883 public middle schools	62.6%	78			40.7	36.6	16.1	31.5		61.5	61.5			57.7	50.1	43.5	50.7	$16,288	$1,975	$14,313
Mount Pleasant Area Junior High School	Public	7-8	265 State Street	Mount Pleasant	15666	Westmoreland County	Mount Pleasant Area School District	No	No	No	No	(724) 547-4100	310	21	14.8	43.9%	300 (96.8%)	4 (1.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (1.9%)	63	321^st of 893 public middle schools	64.1%		60.8	343^rd of 883 public middle schools	61.2%	22				39.7	20.9	30.0		65.9	65.9				48.2	60.9	54.7	$15,775	$838	$14,938
Penn Middle School	Public	6-8	1007 Penn Middle Way	Jeannette	15644	Westmoreland County	Penn-Trafford School District	No	No	No	No	(724) 744-4431	498	38	13.2	21.5%	466 (93.6%)	9 (1.8%)	2 (0.4%)	4 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.6%)	14 (2.8%)	94.5	29^th of 893 public middle schools	96.8%		95.8	18^th of 883 public middle schools	98.0%	11			68.9	61.6	53.3	61.0		79.4	79.4			80.9	80.1	86.1	82.5	$14,334	$394	$13,941
Ramsay Elementary School	Public	4-6	300 Eagle Street	Mount Pleasant	15666	Westmoreland County	Mount Pleasant Area School District	No	No	No	Yes	(724) 547-4100	385	24	16.3	42.9%	361 (93.8%)	6 (1.6%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	17 (4.4%)								(n/a)	53.0	49.6	49.5			50.6	76.5		76.5	54.1	52.2	59.2			55.0	$11,087	$589	$10,498
West Hempfield Middle School	Public	6-8	156 Northumberland Road	Irwin	15642	Westmoreland County	Hempfield Area School District	No	No	No	No	(724) 850-2140	400	30	13.1	44.0%	364 (91.0%)	2 (0.5%)	6 (1.5%)	3 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	24 (6.0%)	76.9	178^th of 893 public middle schools	80.1%		75.4	185^th of 883 public middle schools	79.0%	7			53.1	43.5	35.6	43.6		65.9	65.9			67.0	67.7	56.5	63.6	$17,827	$589	$17,238

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