New Hope-Solebury Middle School

Summary:

New Hope-Solebury Middle School is a high-performing public middle school serving grades 6-8 in the Pennsbury School District, located in the charming town of New Hope, Pennsylvania. With a student population of 323, the school has consistently ranked among the top middle schools in the state, earning a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger for the past several years.

Academically, New Hope-Solebury Middle School excels, with students consistently outperforming state and district averages on PSSA tests. In the 2022-2023 school year, 63.8% of students were proficient or better in Math, compared to 39.3% statewide and 67.8% for the Pennsbury School District. In English Language Arts, 80.9% of students were proficient or better, compared to 53.8% statewide and 77.5% for the district. The school also shines in Science, with 87.8% of students proficient or better, compared to 65.6% statewide and 89.9% for the district. Additionally, the school maintains a 0.0% dropout rate, indicating a high level of student engagement and retention.

Compared to nearby middle schools, such as William Penn Middle School, Pennwood Middle School, and Lenape Middle School, New Hope-Solebury Middle School stands out with its lower student-teacher ratio of 11:1 and higher per-student spending of $18,437 in the 2021-2022 school year, compared to the nearby Neshaminy School District's $16,943 and the Central Bucks School District's $19,770. This investment in resources and smaller class sizes likely contribute to the school's exceptional academic performance and student outcomes.

Detail:

Public 6-8

184 W Bridge St
New Hope, PA 18938-1424

(215) 862-0608

District: New Hope-Solebury School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
25^th of 893 Pennsylvania Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $18,437

Students who attend New Hope-Solebury Middle School usually attend:

High:

New Hope-Solebury High School

Feeder schools for New Hope-Solebury Middle School:

Elementary:	New Hope-Solebury Lower Elementary School
	New Hope-Solebury Upper Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio: 11.0

Number of students: 323

Racial breakdown:

White:

78.9%

Hispanic:

8.7%

Asian:

7.4%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 7.4%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details New Hope-Solebury Middle School ranks better than 97.2% of middle schools in Pennsylvania. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 95.57. (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 (78.9%), Hispanic (8.7%), Asian (7.4%). (See more...)

Compare Details 7.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at New Hope-Solebury Middle School is 11. (See more...)

Compare New Hope-Solebury Middle School employs 29.1 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at New Hope-Solebury Middle School is $18,437.

Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

New Hope-Solebury Middle School:

SchoolDigger ranks New Hope-Solebury Middle School 25^th of 893 Pennsylvania public middle schools. (See New Hope-Solebury Middle School in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Disabled students:

White students:

New Hope-Solebury School District:

SchoolDigger ranks New Hope-Solebury School District 17^th of 606 Pennsylvania school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for New Hope-Solebury Middle School

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Rank History for all students at New Hope-Solebury Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	PA State Percentile
2003	92.33	19^th	643	97.0%
2004	94.34	9^th	663	98.6%
2005	93.24	19^th	687	97.2%
2006	89.30	29^th	736	96.1%
2007	89.89	18^th	749	97.6%
2008	89.47	21^st	753	97.2%
2009	88.37	23^rd	770	97.0%
2010	85.80	44^th	805	94.5%
2011	85.73	43^rd	825	94.8%
2012	84.19	67^th	834	92.0%
2013	85.38	44^th	758	94.2%
2014	83.32	72^nd	728	90.1%
2015	89.25	53^rd	835	93.7%
2016	89.90	54^th	870	93.8%
2017	93.28	20^th	877	97.7%
2018	94.85	13^th	861	98.5%
2019	94.30	18^th	891	98.0%
2021	93.35	28^th	797	96.5%
2022	94.54	27^th	883	96.9%
2023	95.57	25^th	893	97.2%

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Rank History for Disabled students at New Hope-Solebury Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	91.77	26^th	660	96.1%

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Rank History for White students at New Hope-Solebury Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	93.68	25^th	681	96.3%

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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 New Hope-Solebury Middle School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1999	335	1	7	3	0	n/a	n/a	0	346
2000	381	3	11	11	1	n/a	n/a	0	407
2001	413	3	9	6	0	n/a	n/a	0	431
2002	420	6	11	8	1	n/a	n/a	0	446
2003	420	6	11	8	1	n/a	n/a	0	446
2004	447	5	12	7	0	n/a	n/a	0	471
2005	426	5	17	7	0	n/a	n/a	0	455
2006	318	6	18	3	0	n/a	n/a	0	345
2007	336	6	14	7	0	n/a	n/a	0	363
2008	354	2	3	1	1	n/a	n/a	0	361
2009	355	2	4	3	0	n/a	n/a	1	365
2010	343	1	5	9	1	n/a	n/a	4	363
2011	361	3	9	11	0	0	5	0	389
2012	365	5	9	12	0	0	4	0	395
2013	385	5	13	17	0	0	7	0	427
2014	362	3	13	16	0	0	7	0	401
2015	343	2	16	20	0	0	11	0	392
2016	337	2	21	19	0	0	13	0	392
2017	320	0	21	20	0	0	15	0	376
2018	296	0	22	20	0	0	20	0	358
2019	269	0	20	19	0	1	25	0	334
2020	262	0	18	22	0	1	29	0	332
2021	266	0	17	24	1	1	22	0	331
2022	276	2	19	27	1	0	18	0	343
2023	255	2	24	28	1	0	13	0	323

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 New Hope-Solebury Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1999	346	20.4	17.0	n/a
2000	407	23.0	17.7	0
2001	431	26.0	16.6	0
2002	446	29.7	15.0	0
2003	446	29.7	15.0	0
2004	471	29.7	15.9	0
2005	455	31.9	14.3	0
2006	345	28.2	12.2	0
2007	363	27.4	13.2	0
2008	361	73.5	4.9	n/a
2009	365	29.7	12.3	n/a
2010	363	27.7	13.0	2.8
2011	389	28.7	13.5	2.3
2012	395	27.7	14.2	3.5
2013	427	30.6	13.9	3
2014	401	31.1	12.8	3.5
2015	392	34.0	11.5	5.6
2016	392	38.0	10.3	8.4
2017	376	30.5	12.3	n/a
2018	358	28.5	12.5	n/a
2019	334	27.7	12.0	10.5
2020	332	28.3	11.7	n/a
2021	331	28.8	11.4	10.9
2022	343	26.8	12.7	10.5
2023	323	29.1	11.0	7.4

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 New Hope-Solebury Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1999	346	20.4	17.0	n/a
2000	407	23.0	17.7	0
2001	431	26.0	16.6	0
2002	446	29.7	15.0	0
2003	446	29.7	15.0	0
2004	471	29.7	15.9	0
2005	455	31.9	14.3	0
2006	345	28.2	12.2	0
2007	363	27.4	13.2	0
2008	361	73.5	4.9	n/a
2009	365	29.7	12.3	n/a
2010	363	27.7	13.0	2.8
2011	389	28.7	13.5	2.3
2012	395	27.7	14.2	3.5
2013	427	30.6	13.9	3
2014	401	31.1	12.8	3.5
2015	392	34.0	11.5	5.6
2016	392	38.0	10.3	8.4
2017	376	30.5	12.3	n/a
2018	358	28.5	12.5	n/a
2019	334	27.7	12.0	10.5
2020	332	28.3	11.7	n/a
2021	331	28.8	11.4	10.9
2022	343	26.8	12.7	10.5
2023	323	29.1	11.0	7.4

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 New Hope-Solebury Middle School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$177 (1.0%)	$17,862 (99.0%)	$18,039
2020	$193 (1.0%)	$19,086 (99.0%)	$19,279
2021	$186 (1.0%)	$18,468 (99.0%)	$18,655
2022	$184 (1.0%)	$18,253 (99.0%)	$18,437

Data source: Pennsylvania Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on New Hope-Solebury Middle School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 18^th of 891 Middle schools	Ranks 25^th of 893 Middle schools	0.8%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
6th Grade Math (New Hope-Solebury Middle School)	70.3	70.7	0.4%
6th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)	39	36.4	2.6%
6th Grade English Language Arts (New Hope-Solebury Middle School)	81.7	80.5	1.2%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)	63	55.6	7.4%
7th Grade Math (New Hope-Solebury Middle School)	61.3	66.4	5.1%
7th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)	38.2	33.2	5%
7th Grade English Language Arts (New Hope-Solebury Middle School)	87.1	79.7	7.4%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)	60.5	54.5	6%
8th Grade Math (New Hope-Solebury Middle School)	71.6	56.5	15.1%
8th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)	32.2	26	6.2%
8th Grade Science (New Hope-Solebury Middle School)	92.7	87.8	4.9%
8th Grade Science (Pennsylvania)	58.2	57	1.2%
8th Grade English Language Arts (New Hope-Solebury Middle School)	93.6	82.4	11.2%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)	57.9	52.8	5.1%
All Grades Math (New Hope-Solebury Middle School)	68	63.8	4.2%
All Grades Math (Pennsylvania)	42.4	39.3	3.1%
All Grades Science (New Hope-Solebury Middle School)	92.7	87.8	4.9%
All Grades Science (Pennsylvania)	68	65.6	2.4%
All Grades English Language Arts (New Hope-Solebury Middle School)	87.5	80.9	6.6%
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	334	323	3.3%
African American	0	2
American Indian	0	1
Asian	20	24	20%
Hispanic	19	28	47.4%
Pacific Islander	1	0	100%
White	269	255	5.2%
Two or More Races	25	13	48%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	10.5%	7.4%	3%

Schools Near New Hope-Solebury 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 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
New Hope-Solebury Middle School	Public	6-8	184 W Bridge St	New Hope	18938	Bucks County	New Hope-Solebury School District	No	No	No	Yes	(215) 862-0608	323	29	11.0	7.4%	255 (78.9%)	2 (0.6%)	28 (8.7%)	24 (7.4%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (4.0%)	95.6	25^th of 893 public middle schools	97.2%		94.5	27^th of 883 public middle schools	96.9%	2		70.7	66.4	56.5	63.8	87.8	87.8		80.5	79.7	82.4	80.9	$18,437	$184	$18,253
Holicong Middle School	Public	7-9	2900 Holicong Rd	Doylestown	18902	Bucks County	Central Bucks School District	No	No	No	No	(267) 893-2700	938	67	13.9	9.1%	762 (81.2%)	16 (1.7%)	51 (5.4%)	80 (8.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	29 (3.1%)	91.6	48^th of 893 public middle schools	94.6%		89	66^th of 883 public middle schools	92.5%	18			61.9	47.4	54.2	80.7	80.7			75.3	71.5	73.3	$18,943	$240	$18,703
Tohickon Middle School	Public	7-9	5051 Old Easton Road	Doylestown	18902	Bucks County	Central Bucks School District	No	No	No	No	(267) 893-3300	839	61	13.7	15.9%	658 (78.4%)	5 (0.6%)	85 (10.1%)	61 (7.3%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	29 (3.5%)	89.3	68^th of 893 public middle schools	92.4%		82.4	120^th of 883 public middle schools	86.4%	52			59.1	40.5	49.6	81.8	81.8			70.9	72.0	71.5	$18,966	$238	$18,728
Newtown Middle School	Public	7-8	116 Richboro Rd	Newtown	18940	Bucks County	Council Rock School District	No	No	No	No	(215) 944-2600	851	56	15.1	9.4%	661 (77.7%)	10 (1.2%)	35 (4.1%)	123 (14.5%)	2 (0.2%)	2 (0.2%)	18 (2.1%)	92	44^th of 893 public middle schools	95.1%		92.5	40^th of 883 public middle schools	95.5%	4			71.7	53.1	62.8	75.4	75.4			78.0	69.4	73.8	$19,926	$313	$19,613
Lenape Middle School	Public	7-9	313 W State St	Doylestown	18901	Bucks County	Central Bucks School District	No	No	No	No	(267) 893-2800	839	63	13.2	12.6%	682 (81.3%)	11 (1.3%)	51 (6.1%)	57 (6.8%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	37 (4.4%)	89.4	66^th of 893 public middle schools	92.6%		77.7	162^nd of 883 public middle schools	81.7%	96			57.8	39.5	48.5	79.3	79.3			72.8	74.2	73.5	$18,914	$238	$18,676
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%)	56.6	395^th of 893 public middle schools	55.8%		54.3	416^th of 883 public middle schools	52.9%	21	38.7	37.1	29.3	25.3	32.7	56.7	56.7	62.5	56.8	51.3	52.1	55.7	$16,943	$249	$16,694
Tamanend Middle School	Public	7-9	1492 Stuckert Rd	Warrington	18976	Bucks County	Central Bucks School District	No	No	No	No	(267) 893-2900	871	58	14.9	19.1%	616 (70.7%)	13 (1.5%)	110 (12.6%)	106 (12.2%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	25 (2.9%)	87.1	87^th of 893 public middle schools	90.3%		78.1	158^th of 883 public middle schools	82.1%	71			49.1	50.7	49.9	75.5	75.5			67.2	70.3	68.8	$18,762	$238	$18,524
Holland Middle School	Public	7-8	400 E Holland Rd	Holland	18966	Bucks County	Council Rock School District	No	No	No	No	(215) 944-2700	919	63	14.6	14.1%	796 (86.6%)	6 (0.7%)	36 (3.9%)	65 (7.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	16 (1.7%)	87.2	84^th of 893 public middle schools	90.6%		83.5	108^th of 883 public middle schools	87.8%	24			56.8	41.3	49.2	70.2	70.2			75.0	69.1	72.1	$19,256	$303	$18,953
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%)	84.7	108^th of 893 public middle schools	87.9%		79	149^th of 883 public middle schools	83.1%	41		53.2	50.7	47.2	50.5	72.4	72.4		63.7	71.8	73.9	69.5	$19,770	$430	$19,340
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%)	82.4	124^th of 893 public middle schools	86.1%		76.6	172^nd of 883 public middle schools	80.5%	48		51.0	42.7	44.4	46.0	72.7	72.7		70.7	66.8	68.6	68.7	$20,488	$431	$20,057

Frequently Asked Questions about New Hope-Solebury Middle School

What is the racial makeup of New Hope-Solebury Middle School?

Students at New Hope-Solebury Middle School are 79% White, 9% Hispanic, 7% Asian, 4% Two or more races.

What district is New Hope-Solebury Middle School in?

New Hope-Solebury School District

Is New Hope-Solebury Middle School a good school?

Yes! New Hope-Solebury Middle School is one of the best middle schools in the state. It ranks 25^th of 893 Pennsylvania middle schools.

What high school do graduates of New Hope-Solebury Middle School attend?

Students who attend New Hope-Solebury Middle School usually go on to attend New Hope-Solebury High School

How many students attend New Hope-Solebury Middle School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 323 students attended New Hope-Solebury Middle School.

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