Pennfield Middle School

Summary:

Pennfield Middle School is a public middle school located in Hatfield, Pennsylvania, serving around 900 students in grades 7-9. As part of the North Penn School District, which is ranked 141 out of 610 school districts in the state, Pennfield Middle School consistently ranks in the top 20-25% of Pennsylvania middle schools with a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Academically, Pennfield Middle School excels, with PSSA test scores that are generally higher than the state averages, particularly in English Language Arts and Science. In 2023-2024, the school's PSSA Math proficiency for all grades (40.5%) was slightly above the state average (40.4%), while the North Penn School District average was higher at 53.4%. Additionally, Pennfield Middle School's PSSA English Language Arts proficiency for all grades (66%) was significantly higher than the state average (53%) and slightly above the district average (63.4%). The school's PSSA Science proficiency for all grades (65.4%) was also higher than the state average (65.8%) but lower than the North Penn School District average (77.7%).

Pennfield Middle School's performance is generally higher than nearby schools like East Norriton Middle School and Penndale Middle School, but lower than the top-performing schools in the area, such as Pennbrook Middle School, Unami Middle School, and Wissahickon Middle School. This suggests that Pennfield Middle School is a strong performer within its local context, but there is room for improvement to reach the level of the highest-performing schools in the region.


Detail:

Public 7-9

 726 Forty Foot Rd
       Hatfield, PA  19440-2897


(215) 368-9600

District: North Penn School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
159th of 891 Pennsylvania Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $18,436 Help


Students who attend Pennfield Middle School usually attend:

High:    North Penn Senior High School

Feeder schools for Pennfield Middle School:

Elementary:    General Nash Elementary School
    Hatfield Elementary School
    Kulp Elementary School
    Walton Farm Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio:  13.1 Help
Number of students:  900

Racial breakdown:

White:
54.7%
Asian:
19.2%
African American:
9.3%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  35.2% Help


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Compare Details Pennfield Middle School ranks better than 82.2% of middle schools in Pennsylvania. It also ranks 2nd among 3 ranked middle schools in the North Penn School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 78.17. (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 Racial makeup is: White (54.7%), Asian (19.2%), African American (9.3%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 35.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Pennfield Middle School is 13.1, which is the highest among 3 middle schools in the North Penn School District! (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Pennfield Middle School is $18,436, which is the lowest among 3 middle schools in the North Penn School District!
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Pennfield Middle School:

SchoolDigger ranks Pennfield Middle School 159th of 891 Pennsylvania public middle schools. (See Pennfield Middle School in the ranking list.)

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North Penn School District:

SchoolDigger ranks North Penn School District 141st of 610 Pennsylvania school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Pennfield Middle School

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Rank History for all students at Pennfield Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 70.52 206th 643 68.0%
2004 69.27 225th 663 66.1%
2005 86.08 76th 687 88.9%
2006 83.25 72nd 736 90.2%
2007 78.48 121st 749 83.8%
2008 83.52 73rd 753 90.3%
2009 85.75 50th 770 93.5%
2010 85.40 47th 805 94.2%
2011 83.03 78th 825 90.5%
2012 83.01 80th 834 90.4%
2013 85.44 42nd 758 94.5%
2014 86.17 35th 728 95.2%
2015 92.80 30th 835 96.4%
2016 90.88 47th 870 94.6%
2017 88.36 73rd 877 91.7%
2018 84.86 98th 861 88.6%
2019 85.31 99th 891 88.9%
2021 84.00 89th 797 88.8%
2022 74.94 188th 883 78.7%
2023 76.94 175th 893 80.4%
2024 78.17 159th 891 82.2%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Pennfield Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 56.40 77th 187 58.8%
2024 51.52 86th 199 56.8%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Pennfield Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 64.22 27th 143 81.1%
2024 75.33 17th 150 88.7%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Pennfield Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 65.53 253rd 874 71.1%
2024 69.02 219th 877 75.0%
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Rank History for Female students at Pennfield Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 75.50 176th 860 79.5%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Pennfield Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 65.21 158th 660 76.1%
2024 81.89 59th 672 91.2%
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Rank History for Male students at Pennfield Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 77.48 157th 870 82.0%
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Rank History for Asian students at Pennfield Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 51.94 78th 144 45.8%
2024 56.27 71st 145 51.0%
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Rank History for African American students at Pennfield Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 87.38 30th 421 92.9%
2024 91.55 21st 408 94.9%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Pennfield Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 43.41 195th 362 46.1%
2024 46.34 181st 362 50.0%
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Rank History for White students at Pennfield Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 65.51 198th 681 70.9%
2024 71.66 145th 673 78.5%
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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.

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Enrollment information for Pennfield Middle School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 630 13 36 9 0 n/a n/a 0 688
1989 632 22 39 8 0 n/a n/a 0 701
1990 606 25 49 9 0 n/a n/a 0 689
1991 625 35 48 13 0 n/a n/a 0 721
1992 676 37 55 12 0 n/a n/a 0 780
1993 741 49 54 17 0 n/a n/a 0 861
1994 744 34 53 19 0 n/a n/a 0 850
1995 770 32 69 20 0 n/a n/a 0 891
1996 770 32 69 20 0 n/a n/a 0 891
1997 678 29 58 11 0 n/a n/a 0 776
1998 684 41 66 10 0 n/a n/a 0 801
1999 711 36 74 9 0 n/a n/a 0 830
2000 713 36 79 8 0 n/a n/a 0 836
2001 733 40 91 13 0 n/a n/a 0 877
2002 728 41 115 29 0 n/a n/a 0 913
2003 728 41 115 29 0 n/a n/a 0 913
2004 708 52 110 23 0 n/a n/a 0 893
2005 708 48 104 23 1 n/a n/a 0 884
2006 672 46 106 27 0 n/a n/a 0 851
2007 670 45 106 27 0 n/a n/a 0 848
2008 638 51 107 32 0 n/a n/a 0 828
2009 577 47 124 34 1 n/a n/a 0 783
2010 576 50 121 30 2 n/a n/a 0 779
2011 540 56 143 27 2 0 0 0 768
2012 535 52 128 45 3 0 4 0 767
2013 507 59 144 39 1 0 6 0 756
2014 534 69 146 45 1 0 6 0 801
2015 502 52 159 49 0 0 9 0 771
2016 522 58 151 52 0 0 12 0 795
2017 506 70 164 56 0 1 13 0 810
2018 552 68 171 67 0 2 13 0 873
2019 528 68 177 69 0 1 23 0 866
2020 547 72 186 57 1 2 61 0 926
2021 501 75 179 63 1 1 66 0 886
2022 514 91 181 69 1 1 70 0 927
2023 492 84 173 74 3 0 74 0 900

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 Pennfield Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 688 56.0 12.2 n/a
1989 701 57.0 12.2 n/a
1990 689 63.0 10.9 0
1991 721 62.0 11.6 n/a
1992 780 65.0 12.0 n/a
1993 861 58.5 14.7 n/a
1994 850 57.5 14.8 n/a
1995 891 64.0 13.9 n/a
1996 891 64.0 13.9 n/a
1997 776 54.0 14.4 n/a
1998 801 55.0 14.6 n/a
1999 830 61.0 13.6 n/a
2000 836 62.5 13.4 10
2001 877 66.0 13.3 11.3
2002 913 59.5 15.3 10.2
2003 913 59.5 15.3 10.2
2004 893 67.0 13.3 12.8
2005 884 65.5 13.5 10.5
2006 851 70.3 12.1 12.8
2007 848 69.1 12.3 12.4
2008 828 69.0 12.0 14.5
2009 783 68.5 11.4 17.6
2010 779 67.6 11.5 21.3
2011 768 68.7 11.1 24
2012 767 60.1 12.7 16.7
2013 756 59.9 12.6 22
2014 801 59.0 13.5 22.1
2015 771 59.0 13.0 27.9
2016 795 60.0 13.2 29.4
2017 810 60.8 13.3 29.5
2018 873 62.9 13.8 28.8
2019 866 64.6 13.3 30.6
2020 926 68.1 13.5 21.6
2021 886 69.1 12.8 36.3
2022 927 68.9 13.4 27.6
2023 900 68.4 13.1 35.2

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 Pennfield Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 688 56.0 12.2 n/a
1989 701 57.0 12.2 n/a
1990 689 63.0 10.9 0
1991 721 62.0 11.6 n/a
1992 780 65.0 12.0 n/a
1993 861 58.5 14.7 n/a
1994 850 57.5 14.8 n/a
1995 891 64.0 13.9 n/a
1996 891 64.0 13.9 n/a
1997 776 54.0 14.4 n/a
1998 801 55.0 14.6 n/a
1999 830 61.0 13.6 n/a
2000 836 62.5 13.4 10
2001 877 66.0 13.3 11.3
2002 913 59.5 15.3 10.2
2003 913 59.5 15.3 10.2
2004 893 67.0 13.3 12.8
2005 884 65.5 13.5 10.5
2006 851 70.3 12.1 12.8
2007 848 69.1 12.3 12.4
2008 828 69.0 12.0 14.5
2009 783 68.5 11.4 17.6
2010 779 67.6 11.5 21.3
2011 768 68.7 11.1 24
2012 767 60.1 12.7 16.7
2013 756 59.9 12.6 22
2014 801 59.0 13.5 22.1
2015 771 59.0 13.0 27.9
2016 795 60.0 13.2 29.4
2017 810 60.8 13.3 29.5
2018 873 62.9 13.8 28.8
2019 866 64.6 13.3 30.6
2020 926 68.1 13.5 21.6
2021 886 69.1 12.8 36.3
2022 927 68.9 13.4 27.6
2023 900 68.4 13.1 35.2

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Pennfield Middle School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $262 (1.4%) $17,818 (98.6%) $18,080
2020 $238 (1.3%) $18,428 (98.7%) $18,666
2021 $613 (3.3%) $18,203 (96.7%) $18,816
2022 $509 (2.8%) $17,927 (97.2%) $18,436

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Pennfield Middle School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 99th of 891 Middle schoolsRanks 175th of 893 Middle schools
 8.5%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
7th Grade Math (Pennfield Middle School)56.342.6
 13.7%
   7th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)38.233.2
 5%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Pennfield Middle School)75.766.7
 9%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)60.554.5
 6%
8th Grade Math (Pennfield Middle School)46.129.8
 16.3%
   8th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)32.226
 6.2%
8th Grade Science (Pennfield Middle School)71.270.7
 0.5%
   8th Grade Science (Pennsylvania)58.257
 1.2%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Pennfield Middle School)78.464.4
 14%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)57.952.8
 5.1%
All Grades Math (Pennfield Middle School)5135.5
 15.5%
   All Grades Math (Pennsylvania)42.439.3
 3.1%
All Grades Science (Pennfield Middle School)71.270.7
 0.5%
   All Grades Science (Pennsylvania)6865.6
 2.4%
All Grades English Language Arts (Pennfield Middle School)7765.4
 11.6%
   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 Students866900
 3.9%
African American6884
 23.5%
American Indian03
Asian177173
 2.3%
Hispanic6974
 7.2%
Pacific Islander10
 100%
White528492
 6.8%
Two or More Races2374
 221.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients30.6%35.2%
 4.6%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Pennfield Middle School

Students at Pennfield Middle School are 55% White, 19% Asian, 9% African American, 8% Hispanic, 8% Two or more races.

Pennfield Middle School ranks 159th of 891 Pennsylvania middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

In the 2022-23 school year, 900 students attended Pennfield Middle School.

Students who attend Pennfield Middle School usually go on to attend North Penn Senior High School


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