East Norriton Middle School

Summary:

East Norriton Middle School is a public middle school serving grades 5-8 in the Norristown Area School District, located in Norristown, PA. With 864 students, the school consistently ranks in the bottom half of Pennsylvania middle schools and significantly underperforms the state averages on standardized tests.

East Norriton Middle School faces several challenges, including a very high percentage of economically disadvantaged students (100% qualify for free or reduced-price lunch) and a diverse student population with significant percentages of African American (around 40%), Hispanic (around 30%), and White (around 20%) students. The school's performance on PSSA tests varies significantly by student subgroup, with African American and White students generally outperforming Hispanic and English Language Learner students. Additionally, the school has experienced relatively high dropout rates in recent years, ranging from 0.0% to 1.8%.

Interestingly, the two other middle schools in the Norristown Area School District, Blockson Middle School and Eisenhower Middle School, have similar performance profiles to East Norriton Middle School. In contrast, middle schools in neighboring districts, such as Black Rock Middle School (Lower Merion), Wissahickon Middle School (Wissahickon), and Pennbrook Middle School (North Penn), significantly outperform East Norriton Middle School on academic measures and have lower percentages of economically disadvantaged students.


Detail:

Public 5-8

 330 Roland Dr
       Norristown, PA  19401-1316


(610) 275-6520

District: Norristown Area School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
563rd of 891 Pennsylvania Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $18,619 Help


Students who attend East Norriton Middle School usually attend:

High:    Norristown Area High School

Feeder schools for East Norriton Middle School:

Elementary:    Cole Manor Elementary School
    Ray S. Musselman Learning Center
    Whitehall Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio:  14.2 Help
Number of students:  850

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
43.3%
African American:
29.4%
White:
18.5%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  100% Help


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Compare Details East Norriton Middle School ranks worse than 63.2% of middle schools in Pennsylvania. It also ranks first among 3 ranked middle schools in the Norristown Area School District! (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 39.76. (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 East Norriton Middle School has the largest middle school student body size in the Norristown Area School District. Student population at East Norriton Middle School is diverse. Racial makeup is: Hispanic (43.3%), African American (29.4%), White (18.5%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 100% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the lowest percentage in the Norristown Area School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at East Norriton Middle School is 14.2. 1 middle schools in the Norristown Area School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at East Norriton Middle School is $18,619, which is the highest among 3 middle schools in the Norristown Area School District!
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

East Norriton Middle School:

SchoolDigger ranks East Norriton Middle School 563rd of 891 Pennsylvania public middle schools. (See East Norriton Middle School in the ranking list.)

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Norristown Area School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Norristown Area School District 500th of 610 Pennsylvania school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for East Norriton Middle School

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Rank History for all students at East Norriton Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 49.94 401st 643 37.6%
2004 60.06 321st 663 51.6%
2005 75.48 177th 687 74.2%
2006 48.43 459th 736 37.6%
2007 42.68 514th 749 31.4%
2008 39.81 534th 753 29.1%
2009 38.96 566th 770 26.5%
2010 49.20 518th 805 35.7%
2011 33.91 641st 825 22.3%
2012 40.10 596th 834 28.5%
2013 40.25 536th 758 29.3%
2014 42.27 500th 728 31.3%
2015 44.45 506th 835 39.4%
2016 51.46 466th 870 46.4%
2017 48.47 487th 877 44.5%
2018 57.61 404th 861 53.1%
2019 47.71 505th 891 43.3%
2021 35.26 535th 797 32.9%
2022 34.05 587th 883 33.5%
2023 30.46 618th 893 30.8%
2024 39.76 563rd 891 36.8%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at East Norriton Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 34.04 121st 187 35.3%
2024 42.78 99th 199 50.3%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at East Norriton Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 29.25 113th 143 21.0%
2024 34.71 104th 150 30.7%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at East Norriton Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 30.15 623rd 874 28.7%
2024 35.72 581st 877 33.8%
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Rank History for Female students at East Norriton Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 32.85 592nd 860 31.2%
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Rank History for Disabled students at East Norriton Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 35.58 405th 660 38.6%
2024 28.47 486th 672 27.7%
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Rank History for Male students at East Norriton Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 45.18 491st 870 43.6%
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Rank History for African American students at East Norriton Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 48.37 178th 421 57.7%
2024 63.48 108th 408 73.5%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at East Norriton Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 35.21 232nd 362 35.9%
2024 45.18 187th 362 48.3%
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Rank History for White students at East Norriton Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 59.22 249th 681 63.4%
2024 69.79 154th 673 77.1%
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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 East Norriton Middle School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 232 91 10 1 1 n/a n/a 0 335
1989 225 85 6 0 0 n/a n/a 0 316
1990 238 70 7 3 0 n/a n/a 0 318
1991 231 81 7 3 0 n/a n/a 0 322
1992 254 83 7 4 2 n/a n/a 0 350
1993 241 104 11 6 0 n/a n/a 0 362
1994 229 113 12 6 1 n/a n/a 0 361
1995 166 135 8 3 0 n/a n/a 0 312
1996 166 135 8 3 0 n/a n/a 0 312
1997 162 113 9 3 0 n/a n/a 0 287
1998 148 117 10 2 0 n/a n/a 0 277
1999 157 110 11 3 0 n/a n/a 0 281
2000 155 131 9 5 0 n/a n/a 0 300
2001 182 141 6 15 0 n/a n/a 0 344
2002 208 137 9 21 0 n/a n/a 0 375
2003 208 137 9 21 0 n/a n/a 0 375
2004 204 131 10 25 0 n/a n/a 0 370
2005 205 151 10 30 0 n/a n/a 0 396
2006 209 142 7 24 0 n/a n/a 0 382
2007 319 385 12 123 1 n/a n/a 0 840
2008 299 386 18 145 0 n/a n/a 7 855
2009 292 402 18 168 1 n/a n/a 10 891
2010 298 395 24 184 0 n/a n/a 9 910
2011 309 373 25 200 0 0 12 0 919
2012 293 367 21 219 0 0 12 0 912
2013 269 363 29 222 0 0 16 0 899
2014 234 341 24 245 0 0 28 0 872
2015 220 331 22 266 1 0 43 0 883
2016 223 296 24 313 0 0 58 0 914
2017 211 295 24 349 0 0 65 0 944
2018 199 290 21 320 0 0 63 0 893
2019 213 297 14 337 0 0 60 0 921
2020 199 280 14 321 0 0 84 0 898
2021 193 289 14 344 0 0 83 0 923
2022 187 284 10 352 0 0 77 0 910
2023 160 238 10 368 0 0 88 0 864
2024 157 250 6 368 0 0 69 0 850

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 East Norriton Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 335 29.4 11.3 n/a
1989 316 25.1 12.5 n/a
1990 318 27.8 11.4 0
1991 322 27.6 11.6 n/a
1992 350 27.8 12.5 n/a
1993 362 24.0 15.1 n/a
1994 361 27.0 13.4 n/a
1995 312 27.9 11.2 n/a
1996 312 27.9 11.2 n/a
1997 287 24.9 11.5 n/a
1998 277 25.0 11.1 n/a
1999 281 24.0 11.7 n/a
2000 300 28.0 10.7 38.7
2001 344 27.0 12.7 39.2
2002 375 33.0 11.4 34.1
2003 375 33.0 11.4 34.1
2004 370 32.3 11.5 37
2005 396 30.3 13.1 32.3
2006 382 28.2 13.5 37.7
2007 840 60.8 13.8 53.2
2008 855 65.6 13.0 55.7
2009 891 70.6 12.6 57
2010 910 65.8 13.8 56.2
2011 919 65.5 14.0 61
2012 912 66.5 13.7 62.3
2013 899 66.1 13.6 66.1
2014 872 67.5 12.9 66.4
2015 883 70.0 12.6 72.5
2016 914 72.0 12.6 75.8
2017 944 68.5 13.7 99.7
2018 893 65.5 13.6 100
2019 921 60.4 15.2 100
2020 898 63.2 14.2 100
2021 923 60.2 15.3 99.7
2022 910 60.1 15.1 98.2
2023 864 59.0 14.6 100
2024 850 59.5 14.2 100

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 East Norriton Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 335 29.4 11.3 n/a
1989 316 25.1 12.5 n/a
1990 318 27.8 11.4 0
1991 322 27.6 11.6 n/a
1992 350 27.8 12.5 n/a
1993 362 24.0 15.1 n/a
1994 361 27.0 13.4 n/a
1995 312 27.9 11.2 n/a
1996 312 27.9 11.2 n/a
1997 287 24.9 11.5 n/a
1998 277 25.0 11.1 n/a
1999 281 24.0 11.7 n/a
2000 300 28.0 10.7 38.7
2001 344 27.0 12.7 39.2
2002 375 33.0 11.4 34.1
2003 375 33.0 11.4 34.1
2004 370 32.3 11.5 37
2005 396 30.3 13.1 32.3
2006 382 28.2 13.5 37.7
2007 840 60.8 13.8 53.2
2008 855 65.6 13.0 55.7
2009 891 70.6 12.6 57
2010 910 65.8 13.8 56.2
2011 919 65.5 14.0 61
2012 912 66.5 13.7 62.3
2013 899 66.1 13.6 66.1
2014 872 67.5 12.9 66.4
2015 883 70.0 12.6 72.5
2016 914 72.0 12.6 75.8
2017 944 68.5 13.7 99.7
2018 893 65.5 13.6 100
2019 921 60.4 15.2 100
2020 898 63.2 14.2 100
2021 923 60.2 15.3 99.7
2022 910 60.1 15.1 98.2
2023 864 59.0 14.6 100
2024 850 59.5 14.2 100

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 East Norriton Middle School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $886 (5.0%) $16,974 (95.0%) $17,860
2020 $1,065 (6.0%) $16,637 (94.0%) $17,702
2021 $1,173 (7.5%) $14,500 (92.5%) $15,674
2022 $829 (4.5%) $17,790 (95.5%) $18,619

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

Impact of COVID-19 on East Norriton Middle School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 505th of 891 Middle schoolsRanks 618th of 893 Middle schools
 12.5%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
5th Grade Math (East Norriton Middle School)3132.3
 1.3%
   5th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)4342.7
 0.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (East Norriton Middle School)46.136.5
 9.6%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)58.553.6
 4.9%
6th Grade Math (East Norriton Middle School)37.924.6
 13.3%
   6th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)3936.4
 2.6%
6th Grade English Language Arts (East Norriton Middle School)50.533.9
 16.6%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)6355.6
 7.4%
7th Grade Math (East Norriton Middle School)30.420.1
 10.3%
   7th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)38.233.2
 5%
7th Grade English Language Arts (East Norriton Middle School)55.436.3
 19.1%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)60.554.5
 6%
8th Grade Math (East Norriton Middle School)39.926.8
 13.1%
   8th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)32.226
 6.2%
8th Grade Science (East Norriton Middle School)48.138.9
 9.2%
   8th Grade Science (Pennsylvania)58.257
 1.2%
8th Grade English Language Arts (East Norriton Middle School)44.127.7
 16.4%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)57.952.8
 5.1%
All Grades Math (East Norriton Middle School)34.725.9
 8.8%
   All Grades Math (Pennsylvania)42.439.3
 3.1%
All Grades Science (East Norriton Middle School)48.138.9
 9.2%
   All Grades Science (Pennsylvania)6865.6
 2.4%
All Grades English Language Arts (East Norriton Middle School)49.133.8
 15.3%
   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 Students921864
 6.2%
African American297238
 19.9%
American Indian00
Asian1410
 28.6%
Hispanic337368
 9.2%
Pacific Islander00
White213160
 24.9%
Two or More Races6088
 46.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients100%100%


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Frequently Asked Questions about East Norriton Middle School

Students at East Norriton Middle School are 43% Hispanic, 29% African American, 18% White, 8% Two or more races.

Students who attend East Norriton Middle School usually go on to attend Norristown Area High School

In the 2023-24 school year, 850 students attended East Norriton Middle School.

East Norriton Middle School ranks 563rd of 891 Pennsylvania middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.


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