Trafford Middle School

Summary:

Trafford Middle School is a public middle school located in Trafford, Pennsylvania, serving grades 6-8 with a total enrollment of 334 students. The school is part of the Penn-Trafford School District, which is ranked 24th out of 610 districts in Pennsylvania and has a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Trafford Middle School consistently ranks among the top middle schools in Pennsylvania, ranking 33rd out of 883 schools in 2021-2022 and 50th out of 893 schools in 2022-2023. The school's PSSA test scores are impressive, with 79% of students proficient or better in English Language Arts and 77.2% in Science for the 2023-2024 school year, outperforming the state averages. However, the school's math performance is slightly lower, with 44.5% of students proficient or better in 2023-2024, compared to the district's 68.3% and the state's 40.4%. Trafford Middle School has a relatively low percentage of free and reduced-price lunch recipients, at 20.96% in 2022-2023, and a predominantly White student population, ranking 101 out of 673 Pennsylvania middle schools for White students in 2023-2024.

Compared to nearby schools, Trafford Middle School's academic performance is generally stronger than South Allegheny Middle School and Founders Hall Middle School, which rank significantly lower in the state. However, the school lags behind the highly-ranked Franklin Regional Middle School and Penn Middle School, both of which are part of the Franklin Regional and Penn-Trafford school districts, respectively. Trafford Middle School's consistent high performance, low dropout rates, and favorable student-teacher ratio make it a standout institution in the region.


Detail:

Public 6-8

 100 E Brinton Ave
       Trafford, PA  15085-1034


(412) 372-6600

District: Penn-Trafford School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
91st of 891 Pennsylvania Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $15,948 Help


Students who attend Trafford Middle School usually attend:

High:    Penn Trafford High School

Feeder schools for Trafford Middle School:

Elementary:    Level Green Elementary School
    Sunrise Elementary School
    Trafford Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio:  15.5 Help
Number of students:  334

Racial breakdown:

White:
92.5%
Two or more races:
3.3%
African American:
2.4%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  21% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Trafford Middle School ranks better than 89.8% of middle schools in Pennsylvania. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 85.96. (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 (92.5%), two or more races (3.3%), African American (2.4%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 21% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Trafford Middle School is 15.5. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Trafford Middle School is $15,948.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Trafford Middle School:

SchoolDigger ranks Trafford Middle School 91st of 891 Pennsylvania public middle schools. (See Trafford Middle School in the ranking list.)

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Penn-Trafford School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Penn-Trafford School District 24th of 610 Pennsylvania school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Trafford Middle School

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Rank History for all students at Trafford Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 88.68 48th 643 92.5%
2004 82.45 94th 663 85.8%
2005 87.21 65th 687 90.5%
2006 66.78 255th 736 65.4%
2007 79.02 111th 749 85.2%
2008 76.97 148th 753 80.3%
2009 80.70 98th 770 87.3%
2010 77.42 147th 805 81.7%
2011 82.63 85th 825 89.7%
2012 79.91 117th 834 86.0%
2013 74.94 185th 758 75.6%
2014 79.15 113th 728 84.5%
2015 78.59 155th 835 81.4%
2016 78.61 150th 870 82.8%
2017 77.74 172nd 877 80.4%
2018 85.42 94th 861 89.1%
2019 89.75 56th 891 93.7%
2021 89.11 54th 797 93.2%
2022 93.67 33rd 883 96.3%
2023 91.21 50th 893 94.4%
2024 85.96 91st 891 89.8%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Trafford Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 92.95 24th 874 97.3%
2024 81.23 92nd 877 89.5%
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Rank History for Female students at Trafford Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 80.79 120th 860 86.0%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Trafford Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 58.03 202nd 672 69.9%
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Rank History for Male students at Trafford Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 87.64 80th 870 90.8%
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Rank History for White students at Trafford Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 87.71 56th 681 91.8%
2024 78.69 101st 673 85.0%
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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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Data source: Pennsylvania Dept of Education

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by a teacher
Wednesday, December 4, 2019

Open Quote This school is way overrated and has one of the worst principals imaginable. Mr. Sullivan put me in assignments and with students that I was not even certified to be with. He had me running special education classes and with special needs students and I am not certified in Middle School let alone Special Education. He is a very large man who played college football and bully's anyone that he see's fit. I told him that I was not certified to be in a special education classroom alone with students and he told me too bad, and that they were not going to spend the money on another special education teacher and was not concerned about the law or how he was placing me in an awkward and totally illegal situation. This guy is totally unprofessional and has no business running a school. The schools test scores, academic deficiencies, and unprofessional-ism are proof that this review is 110 legit! Close Quote



Enrollment information for Trafford Middle School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 334 4 1 1 0 n/a n/a 0 340
1989 330 3 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 334
1990 316 1 2 1 0 n/a n/a 0 320
1991 333 1 2 1 0 n/a n/a 0 337
1992 322 0 1 1 0 n/a n/a 0 324
1993 326 2 1 1 0 n/a n/a 0 330
1994 349 2 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 352
1995 395 1 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 397
1996 395 1 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 397
1997 403 4 3 0 0 n/a n/a 0 410
1998 417 3 0 3 3 n/a n/a 0 426
1999 453 9 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 464
2000 473 4 3 0 0 n/a n/a 0 480
2001 473 4 2 3 0 n/a n/a 0 482
2002 432 1 0 0 3 n/a n/a 0 436
2003 432 1 0 0 3 n/a n/a 0 436
2004 428 1 1 1 0 n/a n/a 0 431
2005 440 0 4 0 0 n/a n/a 0 444
2006 427 4 4 0 0 n/a n/a 0 435
2007 425 7 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 434
2008 407 7 1 0 0 n/a n/a 1 416
2009 406 7 4 1 0 n/a n/a 0 418
2010 400 4 4 1 1 n/a n/a 0 410
2011 386 5 6 1 1 0 0 0 399
2012 356 4 7 1 1 0 0 0 369
2013 362 6 6 1 0 0 0 0 375
2014 338 6 6 2 0 0 0 0 352
2015 315 6 2 2 1 0 1 0 327
2016 296 8 2 3 1 0 2 0 312
2017 329 8 4 0 0 0 4 0 345
2018 333 10 4 1 0 0 4 0 352
2019 316 7 6 2 0 1 16 0 348
2020 309 6 3 2 0 1 12 0 333
2021 292 3 4 2 0 1 10 0 312
2022 304 5 2 3 0 0 11 0 325
2023 309 8 1 5 0 0 11 0 334

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 Trafford Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 340 21.3 15.9 n/a
1989 334 21.3 15.6 n/a
1990 320 20.1 15.9 0
1991 337 20.1 16.7 n/a
1992 324 20.0 16.2 n/a
1993 330 13.0 25.4 n/a
1994 352 14.0 25.1 n/a
1995 397 19.0 20.9 n/a
1996 397 19.0 20.9 n/a
1997 410 21.0 19.5 n/a
1998 426 24.0 17.8 n/a
1999 464 25.0 18.6 n/a
2000 480 29.0 16.6 24.6
2001 482 29.0 16.6 22.6
2002 436 23.6 18.5 23.9
2003 436 23.6 18.5 23.9
2004 431 22.0 19.6 22.3
2005 444 22.9 19.4 23.4
2006 435 23.7 18.4 28.5
2007 434 26.0 16.7 30.4
2008 416 23.1 18.0 32
2009 418 26.0 16.1 27
2010 410 28.6 14.3 14.4
2011 399 26.3 15.1 15
2012 369 25.2 14.6 19
2013 375 25.3 14.8 16.5
2014 352 22.6 15.5 19.3
2015 327 23.0 14.2 16.8
2016 312 21.0 14.8 23.1
2017 345 22.6 15.2 21.4
2018 352 22.6 15.5 21.6
2019 348 23.5 14.8 25.3
2020 333 22.5 14.8 21.3
2021 312 21.5 14.5 20.2
2022 325 21.5 15.1 22.8
2023 334 21.5 15.5 21

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 Trafford Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 340 21.3 15.9 n/a
1989 334 21.3 15.6 n/a
1990 320 20.1 15.9 0
1991 337 20.1 16.7 n/a
1992 324 20.0 16.2 n/a
1993 330 13.0 25.4 n/a
1994 352 14.0 25.1 n/a
1995 397 19.0 20.9 n/a
1996 397 19.0 20.9 n/a
1997 410 21.0 19.5 n/a
1998 426 24.0 17.8 n/a
1999 464 25.0 18.6 n/a
2000 480 29.0 16.6 24.6
2001 482 29.0 16.6 22.6
2002 436 23.6 18.5 23.9
2003 436 23.6 18.5 23.9
2004 431 22.0 19.6 22.3
2005 444 22.9 19.4 23.4
2006 435 23.7 18.4 28.5
2007 434 26.0 16.7 30.4
2008 416 23.1 18.0 32
2009 418 26.0 16.1 27
2010 410 28.6 14.3 14.4
2011 399 26.3 15.1 15
2012 369 25.2 14.6 19
2013 375 25.3 14.8 16.5
2014 352 22.6 15.5 19.3
2015 327 23.0 14.2 16.8
2016 312 21.0 14.8 23.1
2017 345 22.6 15.2 21.4
2018 352 22.6 15.5 21.6
2019 348 23.5 14.8 25.3
2020 333 22.5 14.8 21.3
2021 312 21.5 14.5 20.2
2022 325 21.5 15.1 22.8
2023 334 21.5 15.5 21

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 Trafford Middle School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $254 (1.8%) $13,539 (98.2%) $13,794
2020 $41 (1.2%) $3,462 (98.8%) $3,503
2021 $466 (3.1%) $14,388 (96.9%) $14,855
2022 $439 (2.8%) $15,508 (97.2%) $15,948

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Trafford Middle School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 56th of 891 Middle schoolsRanks 50th of 893 Middle schools
 0.7%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
6th Grade Math (Trafford Middle School)68.665.6
 3%
   6th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)3936.4
 2.6%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Trafford Middle School)86.385.6
 0.7%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)6355.6
 7.4%
7th Grade Math (Trafford Middle School)5653.2
 2.8%
   7th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)38.233.2
 5%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Trafford Middle School)7887.1
 9.1%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)60.554.5
 6%
8th Grade Math (Trafford Middle School)51.235.1
 16.1%
   8th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)32.226
 6.2%
8th Grade Science (Trafford Middle School)79.880.3
 0.5%
   8th Grade Science (Pennsylvania)58.257
 1.2%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Trafford Middle School)79.474.3
 5.1%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)57.952.8
 5.1%
All Grades Math (Trafford Middle School)58.152.6
 5.5%
   All Grades Math (Pennsylvania)42.439.3
 3.1%
All Grades Science (Trafford Middle School)79.880.3
 0.5%
   All Grades Science (Pennsylvania)6865.6
 2.4%
All Grades English Language Arts (Trafford Middle School)81.182.8
 1.7%
   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 Students348334
 4%
African American78
 14.3%
American Indian00
Asian61
 83.3%
Hispanic25
 150%
Pacific Islander10
 100%
White316309
 2.2%
Two or More Races1611
 31.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients25.3%21%
 4.3%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Trafford Middle School

Trafford Middle School ranks 91st of 891 Pennsylvania middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

In the 2022-23 school year, 334 students attended Trafford Middle School.

Students who attend Trafford Middle School usually go on to attend Penn Trafford High School

Students at Trafford Middle School are 93% White, 3% Two or more races, 2% African American, 1% Hispanic.


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