Palisades Middle School

Summary:

Palisades Middle School is a public middle school serving grades 6-8 in the Palisades School District in Kintnersville, PA. With 309 students, the school is ranked 243 out of 891 Pennsylvania middle schools and receives a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Palisades Middle School consistently outperforms the state average in PSSA test scores across all subjects and grade levels, with 61.7% of students proficient or better in ELA compared to the state average of 53%, and 36.3% proficiency in math compared to 40.4% statewide. The school also has very low dropout rates, ranging from 0.0% to 1.6%, and a relatively low percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, between 22.77% and 30.42%. Additionally, Palisades Middle School spends significantly more per student ($33,061 in 2021-2022) and has a very low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 8.9 to 9.5 over the past few years.

While Palisades Middle School performs well overall, there are some disparities in performance among student subgroups, with the school's ranking for White students (280 out of 673) and students with low socioeconomic status (371 out of 877) being lower than its overall ranking. However, the school's performance is generally stronger than the nearby Broughal Middle School and Northeast Middle School in the Bethlehem Area School District, which have significantly lower test scores and higher percentages of students receiving free/reduced lunch.


Detail:

Public 6-8

 4710 Durham Rd
       Kintnersville, PA  18930-9697


(610) 847-5131

District: Palisades School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
243rd of 891 Pennsylvania Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $33,061 Help


Students who attend Palisades Middle School usually attend:

High:    Palisades High School

Feeder schools for Palisades Middle School:

Elementary:    Durham-Nockamixon Elementary School
    Springfield Elementary School
    Tinicum Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio:  8.8 Help
Number of students:  296

Racial breakdown:

White:
89.5%
Hispanic:
4.7%
Two or more races:
3.0%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  32.8% Help


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Compare Details Palisades Middle School ranks better than 72.7% of middle schools in Pennsylvania. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 70.68. (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 (89.5%), Hispanic (4.7%), two or more races (3%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 32.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Palisades Middle School is 8.8. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Palisades Middle School is $33,061.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Palisades Middle School:

SchoolDigger ranks Palisades Middle School 243rd of 891 Pennsylvania public middle schools. (See Palisades Middle School in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Palisades School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Palisades School District 97th of 610 Pennsylvania school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Palisades Middle School

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Rank History for all students at Palisades Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 87.65 58th 643 91.0%
2004 83.10 87th 663 86.9%
2005 91.17 34th 687 95.1%
2006 82.92 79th 736 89.3%
2007 74.50 163rd 749 78.2%
2008 71.71 202nd 753 73.2%
2009 74.19 180th 770 76.6%
2010 74.94 167th 805 79.3%
2011 79.98 115th 825 86.1%
2012 78.55 142nd 834 83.0%
2013 80.03 111th 758 85.4%
2014 74.28 171st 728 76.5%
2015 82.82 104th 835 87.5%
2016 77.39 168th 870 80.7%
2017 80.12 143rd 877 83.7%
2018 81.09 131st 861 84.8%
2019 72.79 228th 891 74.4%
2021 71.56 187th 797 76.5%
2022 79.99 141st 883 84.0%
2023 75.41 193rd 893 78.4%
2024 70.68 243rd 891 72.7%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Palisades Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 66.76 236th 874 73.0%
2024 56.00 371st 877 57.7%
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Rank History for Female students at Palisades Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 71.26 216th 860 74.9%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Palisades Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 64.33 164th 660 75.2%
2024 56.98 210th 672 68.8%
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Rank History for Male students at Palisades Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 67.52 258th 870 70.3%
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Rank History for White students at Palisades Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 59.31 248th 681 63.6%
2024 54.59 280th 673 58.4%
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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 Palisades Middle School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1992 527 3 2 5 2 n/a n/a 0 539
1993 528 3 2 3 0 n/a n/a 0 536
1994 515 5 2 4 0 n/a n/a 0 526
1995 509 4 7 5 3 n/a n/a 0 528
1996 509 4 7 5 3 n/a n/a 0 528
1997 519 2 7 6 0 n/a n/a 0 534
1998 537 1 7 8 3 n/a n/a 0 556
1999 532 2 5 2 4 n/a n/a 0 545
2000 531 0 5 2 0 n/a n/a 0 538
2001 518 1 1 2 0 n/a n/a 0 522
2002 544 2 3 5 1 n/a n/a 0 555
2003 544 2 3 5 1 n/a n/a 0 555
2004 531 2 3 8 0 n/a n/a 0 544
2005 515 1 4 4 0 n/a n/a 0 524
2006 509 1 2 3 1 n/a n/a 0 516
2007 517 5 3 1 3 n/a n/a 0 529
2008 495 4 4 2 2 n/a n/a 0 507
2009 469 3 4 3 3 n/a n/a 3 485
2010 419 4 3 4 1 n/a n/a 4 435
2011 411 7 3 5 1 0 4 0 431
2012 395 5 3 7 0 0 3 0 413
2013 419 4 5 7 0 0 2 0 437
2014 429 1 6 9 1 0 3 0 449
2015 431 2 9 10 1 0 9 0 462
2016 378 5 10 13 2 0 7 0 415
2017 356 5 11 13 2 0 9 0 396
2018 322 5 6 10 1 0 5 0 349
2019 307 2 2 12 1 0 5 0 329
2020 312 4 0 12 1 0 7 0 336
2021 302 5 0 11 1 0 6 0 325
2022 296 4 1 20 2 1 9 0 333
2023 277 4 2 15 2 0 9 0 309
2024 265 3 3 14 2 0 9 0 296

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 Palisades Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1992 539 40.1 13.4 n/a
1993 536 32.5 16.5 n/a
1994 526 34.5 15.2 n/a
1995 528 34.5 15.3 n/a
1996 528 34.5 15.3 n/a
1997 534 34.5 15.5 n/a
1998 556 35.8 15.5 n/a
1999 545 33.6 16.2 n/a
2000 538 33.0 16.3 10
2001 522 34.0 15.4 8.4
2002 555 37.2 14.9 6.5
2003 555 37.2 14.9 6.5
2004 544 37.9 14.4 6.3
2005 524 36.0 14.6 6.9
2006 516 35.4 14.6 7.2
2007 529 37.4 14.1 7.2
2008 507 37.7 13.4 7.3
2009 485 38.4 12.6 9.3
2010 435 37.6 11.5 13.5
2011 431 35.1 12.2 16.9
2012 413 34.9 11.8 17.7
2013 437 35.2 12.3 16.2
2014 449 36.6 12.2 16
2015 462 38.0 12.1 19.9
2016 415 38.0 10.9 19.5
2017 396 37.8 10.4 24.7
2018 349 34.3 10.1 19.2
2019 329 33.1 9.9 23.7
2020 336 32.6 10.2 27.1
2021 325 34.6 9.3 22.8
2022 333 34.8 9.5 24.3
2023 309 34.3 8.9 30.4
2024 296 33.5 8.8 32.8

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 Palisades Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1992 539 40.1 13.4 n/a
1993 536 32.5 16.5 n/a
1994 526 34.5 15.2 n/a
1995 528 34.5 15.3 n/a
1996 528 34.5 15.3 n/a
1997 534 34.5 15.5 n/a
1998 556 35.8 15.5 n/a
1999 545 33.6 16.2 n/a
2000 538 33.0 16.3 10
2001 522 34.0 15.4 8.4
2002 555 37.2 14.9 6.5
2003 555 37.2 14.9 6.5
2004 544 37.9 14.4 6.3
2005 524 36.0 14.6 6.9
2006 516 35.4 14.6 7.2
2007 529 37.4 14.1 7.2
2008 507 37.7 13.4 7.3
2009 485 38.4 12.6 9.3
2010 435 37.6 11.5 13.5
2011 431 35.1 12.2 16.9
2012 413 34.9 11.8 17.7
2013 437 35.2 12.3 16.2
2014 449 36.6 12.2 16
2015 462 38.0 12.1 19.9
2016 415 38.0 10.9 19.5
2017 396 37.8 10.4 24.7
2018 349 34.3 10.1 19.2
2019 329 33.1 9.9 23.7
2020 336 32.6 10.2 27.1
2021 325 34.6 9.3 22.8
2022 333 34.8 9.5 24.3
2023 309 34.3 8.9 30.4
2024 296 33.5 8.8 32.8

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.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Palisades Middle School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $325 (1.3%) $25,034 (98.7%) $25,359
2020 $567 (2.0%) $27,889 (98.0%) $28,456
2021 $637 (2.4%) $26,217 (97.6%) $26,853
2022 $803 (2.4%) $32,257 (97.6%) $33,060

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Palisades Middle School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 228th of 891 Middle schoolsRanks 193rd of 893 Middle schools
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Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
6th Grade Math (Palisades Middle School)33.745.3
 11.6%
   6th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)3936.4
 2.6%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Palisades Middle School)68.366.2
 2.1%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)6355.6
 7.4%
7th Grade Math (Palisades Middle School)43.629.7
 13.9%
   7th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)38.233.2
 5%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Palisades Middle School)71.365.4
 5.9%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)60.554.5
 6%
8th Grade Math (Palisades Middle School)47.337.3
 10%
   8th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)32.226
 6.2%
8th Grade Science (Palisades Middle School)77.779.8
 2.1%
   8th Grade Science (Pennsylvania)58.257
 1.2%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Palisades Middle School)64.661.5
 3.1%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)57.952.8
 5.1%
All Grades Math (Palisades Middle School)41.637
 4.6%
   All Grades Math (Pennsylvania)42.439.3
 3.1%
All Grades Science (Palisades Middle School)77.779.8
 2.1%
   All Grades Science (Pennsylvania)6865.6
 2.4%
All Grades English Language Arts (Palisades Middle School)67.964.2
 3.7%
   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 Students329309
 6.1%
African American24
 100%
American Indian12
 100%
Asian22
Hispanic1215
 25%
Pacific Islander00
White307277
 9.8%
Two or More Races59
 80%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients23.7%30.4%
 6.7%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Palisades Middle School

Students who attend Palisades Middle School usually go on to attend Palisades High School

In the 2023-24 school year, 296 students attended Palisades Middle School.

Palisades Middle School ranks 243rd of 891 Pennsylvania middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Students at Palisades Middle School are 90% White, 5% Hispanic, 3% Two or more races, 1% African American, 1% Asian.


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