Black Rock Middle School

Summary:

Black Rock Middle School is a public middle school located in Villanova, PA, serving grades 5-8 with a total enrollment of 1,032 students. It is part of the Lower Merion School District, which is ranked 7th out of 610 school districts in Pennsylvania and has a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Black Rock Middle School consistently ranks among the top middle schools in Pennsylvania, ranking 11th out of 891 schools in 2023-2024 and 9th out of 893 schools in 2022-2023. This is reflected in their strong PSSA test scores, with over 80% of students proficient or better in Math, Science, and English Language Arts across all grades. The school also excels across various student subgroups, ranking highly for Asian, African American, Hispanic, multi-racial, low socioeconomic status, and disabled students. Additionally, Black Rock Middle School has very low dropout rates, significantly lower than the state average.

When compared to other nearby middle schools in the Lower Merion School District, such as Bala-Cynwyd Middle School and Welsh Valley Middle School, Black Rock Middle School consistently outperforms its peers on PSSA test scores. The school's academic performance is also significantly higher than the district and state averages. Despite having a relatively low percentage of free and reduced-price lunch recipients, Black Rock Middle School still performs exceptionally well for students from low socioeconomic backgrounds.

Detail:

Public 5-8

1860 W Montgomery Ave
Villanova, PA 19085

(484) 418-2222

District: Lower Merion School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
11^th of 891 Pennsylvania Middle Schools

Student/teacher ratio: 10.1

Number of students: 1,032

Racial breakdown:

White:

63.2%

Asian:

11.8%

African American:

9.1%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 12.8%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Black Rock Middle School ranks better than 98.8% of middle schools in Pennsylvania. It also ranks first among 3 ranked middle schools in the Lower Merion School District! (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 97.5. (See more...)

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

Student Body

Compare Details Black Rock Middle School has the largest middle school student body size in the Lower Merion School District. Racial makeup is: White (63.2%), Asian (11.8%), African American (9.1%). (See more...)

Compare Details 12.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Black Rock Middle School is 10.1, which is the lowest among 3 middle schools in the Lower Merion School District! (See more...)

Compare Black Rock Middle School employs 101.2 full-time teachers.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Black Rock Middle School:

SchoolDigger ranks Black Rock Middle School 11^th of 891 Pennsylvania public middle schools. (See Black Rock Middle School in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Lower Merion School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Lower Merion School District 7^th of 610 Pennsylvania school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Black Rock Middle School

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Rank History for all students at Black Rock Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	97.98	9^th	893	99.0%
2024	97.50	11^th	891	98.8%

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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Black Rock Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	96.10	3^rd	187	98.4%
2024	96.54	4^th	199	98.0%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Black Rock Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	94.91	18^th	874	97.9%
2024	93.81	24^th	877	97.3%

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Rank History for Female students at Black Rock Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	95.63	14^th	860	98.4%

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Rank History for Disabled students at Black Rock Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	99.95	2^nd	660	99.7%
2024	99.44	8^th	672	98.8%

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Rank History for Male students at Black Rock Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	97.88	7^th	870	99.2%

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Rank History for Asian students at Black Rock Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	82.19	12^th	144	91.7%
2024	87.79	3^rd	145	97.9%

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Rank History for African American students at Black Rock Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	98.00	6^th	421	98.6%
2024	95.03	14^th	408	96.6%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Black Rock Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	99.30	4^th	362	98.9%
2024	98.95	5^th	362	98.6%

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Rank History for White students at Black Rock Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	98.15	8^th	681	98.8%
2024	97.32	14^th	673	97.9%

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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 Black Rock Middle School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
2022	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
2023	652	94	122	70	0	0	94	0	1032

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 Black Rock Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2022	0	n/a	n/a	n/a
2023	1032	101.2	10.1	12.8

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 Black Rock Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2022	0	n/a	n/a	n/a
2023	1032	101.2	10.1	12.8

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.

Schools Near Black Rock 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
Black Rock Middle School	Public	5-8	1860 W Montgomery Ave	Villanova	19085	Delaware County	Lower Merion School District	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(484) 418-2222	1,032	101	10.1	12.8%	652 (63.2%)	94 (9.1%)	70 (6.8%)	122 (11.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	94 (9.1%)	97.5	11^th of 891 public middle schools	98.8%		98	9^th of 893 public middle schools	99.0%	2	87.1	80.6	82.4	77.0	81.9	84.6	84.6	88.5	88.0	87.7	79.5	86.1
Radnor Middle School	Public	6-8	150 Louella Avenue	Wayne	19087	Delaware County	Radnor Township School District	No	No	No	No	(610) 386-6300	828	73	11.3	14.6%	588 (71.0%)	33 (4.0%)	49 (5.9%)	121 (14.6%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.1%)	36 (4.3%)	98.2	5^th of 891 public middle schools	99.4%		98	8^th of 893 public middle schools	99.1%	3		79.9	74.0	75.4	76.3	87.6	87.6		90.1	90.8	87.0	89.2	$25,519	$524	$24,996
Upper Merion Area Middle School	Public	5-8	450 Keebler Road	King of Prussia	19406	Montgomery County	Upper Merion Area School District	No	No	No	No	(610) 205-8802	1,282	104	12.3	47.2%	587 (45.8%)	167 (13.0%)	187 (14.6%)	214 (16.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	127 (9.9%)	66.9	288^th of 891 public middle schools	67.7%		75	199^th of 893 public middle schools	77.7%	89	56.3	48.2	42.4	16.7	41.7	56.1	56.1	63.7	65.1	60.6	56.0	61.5	$20,148	$222	$19,926
Welsh Valley Middle School	Public	5-8	325 Tower Lane	Narberth	19072	Montgomery County	Lower Merion School District	No	No	No	No	(610) 658-3920	814	80	10.1	15.8%	531 (65.2%)	67 (8.2%)	63 (7.7%)	79 (9.7%)	1 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	72 (8.8%)	96.2	21^st of 891 public middle schools	97.6%		95.5	26^th of 893 public middle schools	97.1%	5	78.0	78.8	71.9	73.0	75.4	78.9	78.9	81.4	84.6	81.6	79.7	81.8	$32,036	$308	$31,728
Haverford Middle School	Public	6-8	1701 Darby Rd	Havertown	19083	Delaware County	Haverford Township School District	No	No	No	No	(610) 853-5900	1,626	113	14.3	20.4%	1,292 (79.5%)	96 (5.9%)	56 (3.4%)	87 (5.4%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	94 (5.8%)	95.3	27^th of 891 public middle schools	97.0%		94.4	30^th of 893 public middle schools	96.6%	3		72.9	68.1	56.1	65.9	76.3	76.3		84.6	84.4	79.2	82.8	$16,875	$108	$16,768
Blockson Middle School	Public	5-8	1315 W Marshall St	Norristown	19401	Montgomery County	Norristown Area School District	No	No	No	Yes	(610) 275-6870	798	46	17.4	100.0%	43 (5.4%)	236 (29.6%)	454 (56.9%)	3 (0.4%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	60 (7.5%)	12.5	765^th of 891 public middle schools	14.1%		10.1	797^th of 893 public middle schools	10.8%	32	17.4	11.8	9.0	9.5	11.7	24.6	24.6	24.8	18.1	14.3	26.3	20.8	$18,397	$1,692	$16,705
Bala-Cynwyd Middle School	Public	5-8	510 Bryn Mawr Ave	Bala Cynwyd	19004	Montgomery County	Lower Merion School District	No	No	No	No	(610) 645-1480	809	80	10.1	12.0%	526 (65.0%)	59 (7.3%)	42 (5.2%)	106 (13.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	76 (9.4%)	96.9	13^th of 891 public middle schools	98.5%		98	7^th of 893 public middle schools	99.2%	6	84.6	81.5	70.0	65.1	75.7	84.8	84.8	88.4	83.5	86.1	79.9	84.4	$30,919	$297	$30,622
Eisenhower Middle School	Public	5-8	1601 Markley St	Norristown	19401	Montgomery County	Norristown Area School District	No	No	No	Yes	(610) 277-8720	812	57	14.2	100.0%	55 (6.8%)	252 (31.0%)	437 (53.8%)	11 (1.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	57 (7.0%)	17.8	709^th of 891 public middle schools	20.4%		20.5	683^rd of 893 public middle schools	23.5%	26	18.2	9.6	12.6	13.1	13.1	23.2	23.2	26.0	30.1	33.7	26.2	29.2	$17,601	$1,080	$16,521
Colonial Middle School	Public	6-8	716 Belvoir Rd	Plymouth Meeting	19462	Montgomery County	Colonial School District	No	No	No	No	(610) 275-5100	1,210	0	12.1	26.8%	874 (72.2%)	134 (11.1%)	65 (5.4%)	74 (6.1%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (0.3%)	59 (4.9%)	90.6	57^th of 891 public middle schools	93.6%		90.6	56^th of 893 public middle schools	93.7%	1		62.5	56.2	59.8	59.4	75.0	75.0		70.8	72.2	74.8	72.6	$24,312	$415	$23,897
Tredyffrin-Easttown Middle School	Public	5-8	801 Conestoga Rd	Berwyn	19312	Chester County	Tredyffrin-Easttown School District	No	No	No	No	(610) 240-1200	1,081	77	14.0	6.6%	625 (57.8%)	35 (3.2%)	46 (4.3%)	302 (27.9%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.1%)	72 (6.7%)	96.4	17^th of 891 public middle schools	98.1%		96.9	15^th of 893 public middle schools	98.3%	2	73.1	72.7	68.6	65.4	70.0	86.5	86.5	82.3	80.2	82.6	84.0	82.2	$19,647	$167	$19,481

Frequently Asked Questions about Black Rock Middle School

What is the racial makeup of Black Rock Middle School?

Students at Black Rock Middle School are 63% White, 12% Asian, 9% African American, 9% Two or more races, 7% Hispanic.

What district is Black Rock Middle School in?

Lower Merion School District

How many students attend Black Rock Middle School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 1,032 students attended Black Rock Middle School.

Is Black Rock Middle School a good school?

Yes! Black Rock Middle School is one of the best middle schools in the state. It ranks 11^th of 891 Pennsylvania middle schools.

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