Colonial Middle School

Summary:

Colonial Middle School is a high-performing public middle school located in Plymouth Meeting, Pennsylvania, serving 1,210 students in grades 6-8 and consistently ranking among the top middle schools in the state.

Colonial Middle School stands out for its exceptional academic performance, with proficiency rates significantly higher than the state averages in English Language Arts (74.4%), Math (58.8%), and Science (74.6%). The school's diverse student population, with 72.23% White, 11.07% African American, 5.37% Hispanic, 6.12% Asian, and 4.88% two or more races, provides a more representative learning environment compared to many nearby schools. Colonial Middle School also excels in serving a wide range of learners, ranking highly in the state for Hispanic (32nd), White (42nd), and Disabled (21st) student performance, and maintaining a 0.0% dropout rate.

When compared to nearby middle schools, such as Pennbrook Middle School (North Penn School District) and Black Rock Middle School (Lower Merion School District), Colonial Middle School stands out as a high-performing institution, outperforming them in both academic proficiency and overall state rankings. This sustained excellence over the past decade, as evidenced by the school's consistent 5-star rating from SchoolDigger, is a testament to the school's effective teaching practices, strong leadership, and commitment to equity in education.


Detail:

Public 6-8

 716 Belvoir Rd
       Plymouth Meeting, PA  19462


(610) 275-5100

District: Colonial School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
56th of 893 Pennsylvania Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $24,312 Help


Students who attend Colonial Middle School usually attend:

High:    Plymouth-Whitemarsh Senior High School

Feeder schools for Colonial Middle School:

Elementary:    Colonial Elementary School
    Conshohocken Elementary School
    Plymouth Elementary School
    Ridge Park Elementary School
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Student/teacher ratio:  12.1 Help
Number of students:  1,210

Racial breakdown:

White:
72.2%
African American:
11.1%
Asian:
6.1%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  26.8% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Colonial Middle School ranks better than 93.7% of middle schools in Pennsylvania. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 90.64. (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 (72.2%), African American (11.1%), Asian (6.1%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 26.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Colonial Middle School is $24,312.
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Colonial Middle School:

SchoolDigger ranks Colonial Middle School 56th of 893 Pennsylvania public middle schools. (See Colonial Middle School in the ranking list.)

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Rank History for Colonial Middle School

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Rank History for all students at Colonial Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 81.38 107th 643 83.4%
2004 70.34 217th 663 67.3%
2005 74.67 184th 687 73.2%
2006 84.92 56th 736 92.4%
2007 86.38 35th 749 95.3%
2008 87.17 38th 753 95.0%
2009 85.22 55th 770 92.9%
2010 85.62 46th 805 94.3%
2011 87.85 24th 825 97.1%
2012 86.82 31st 834 96.3%
2013 87.44 20th 758 97.4%
2014 86.90 29th 728 96.0%
2015 89.80 48th 835 94.3%
2016 88.50 66th 870 92.4%
2017 89.88 55th 877 93.7%
2018 87.54 74th 861 91.4%
2019 88.81 68th 891 92.4%
2021 89.24 52nd 797 93.5%
2022 90.19 59th 883 93.3%
2023 90.64 56th 893 93.7%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Colonial Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 73.77 43rd 187 77.0%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Colonial Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 80.53 100th 874 88.6%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Colonial Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 93.90 21st 660 96.8%
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Rank History for Asian students at Colonial Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 71.50 48th 144 66.7%
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Rank History for African American students at Colonial Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 78.48 53rd 421 87.4%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Colonial Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 84.50 32nd 362 91.2%
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Rank History for White students at Colonial Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 90.77 42nd 681 93.8%
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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 Colonial Middle School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 709 49 44 5 0 n/a n/a 0 807
1989 693 48 37 5 1 n/a n/a 0 784
1990 746 51 35 6 1 n/a n/a 0 839
1991 762 56 40 7 0 n/a n/a 0 865
1992 785 58 54 12 1 n/a n/a 0 910
1993 798 68 69 7 0 n/a n/a 0 942
1994 842 74 67 8 3 n/a n/a 0 994
1995 887 95 43 8 0 n/a n/a 0 1033
1996 887 95 43 8 0 n/a n/a 0 1033
1997 904 84 45 12 1 n/a n/a 0 1046
1998 902 77 46 14 0 n/a n/a 0 1039
1999 925 93 43 13 1 n/a n/a 0 1075
2000 944 84 37 18 1 n/a n/a 0 1084
2001 941 99 40 12 0 n/a n/a 0 1092
2002 960 89 49 11 1 n/a n/a 0 1110
2003 960 89 49 11 1 n/a n/a 0 1110
2004 942 89 52 18 2 n/a n/a 0 1103
2005 961 99 51 20 1 n/a n/a 0 1132
2006 909 102 48 24 0 n/a n/a 0 1083
2007 917 90 47 17 0 n/a n/a 0 1071
2008 900 103 45 18 0 n/a n/a 19 1085
2009 875 92 48 18 0 n/a n/a 27 1060
2010 841 83 48 17 0 n/a n/a 37 1026
2011 839 83 47 17 0 0 39 0 1025
2012 848 102 47 20 1 0 37 0 1055
2013 859 100 52 34 1 2 26 0 1074
2014 850 114 53 39 3 2 38 0 1099
2015 846 107 65 41 1 3 35 0 1098
2016 826 103 63 40 2 2 48 0 1084
2017 803 85 71 50 1 2 46 0 1058
2018 777 98 65 60 2 1 48 0 1051
2019 836 108 69 78 1 0 50 0 1142
2020 850 137 63 75 1 0 55 0 1181
2021 854 134 75 77 0 0 53 0 1193
2022 853 135 60 61 0 3 50 0 1162
2023 874 134 74 65 0 4 59 0 1210

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 Colonial Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 807 75.0 10.7 n/a
1989 784 65.6 11.9 n/a
1990 839 74.0 11.3 0
1991 865 74.0 11.6 n/a
1992 910 76.0 11.9 n/a
1993 942 65.1 14.5 n/a
1994 994 66.5 14.9 n/a
1995 1033 73.9 14.0 n/a
1996 1033 73.9 14.0 n/a
1997 1046 73.3 14.3 n/a
1998 1039 72.6 14.3 n/a
1999 1075 79.2 13.6 n/a
2000 1084 77.4 14.0 12.4
2001 1092 83.0 13.2 13.3
2002 1110 84.6 13.1 16.7
2003 1110 84.6 13.1 16.7
2004 1103 86.4 12.8 12.1
2005 1132 86.6 13.1 16.3
2006 1083 83.9 12.9 17.1
2007 1071 86.5 12.4 15.9
2008 1085 94.1 11.5 15.4
2009 1060 90.3 11.7 14.9
2010 1026 90.3 11.3 18
2011 1025 88.2 11.6 16.5
2012 1055 87.8 12.0 14.4
2013 1074 88.2 12.1 17.4
2014 1099 90.6 12.1 17.7
2015 1098 89.0 12.3 18.4
2016 1084 88.0 12.3 22.7
2017 1058 90.0 11.7 22.6
2018 1051 90.0 11.6 23.2
2019 1142 93.0 12.2 25.7
2020 1181 91.1 12.9 25.3
2021 1193 93.9 12.7 26.3
2022 1162 95.4 12.1 23.8
2023 1210 0.0 n/a 26.8

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 Colonial Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 807 75.0 10.7 n/a
1989 784 65.6 11.9 n/a
1990 839 74.0 11.3 0
1991 865 74.0 11.6 n/a
1992 910 76.0 11.9 n/a
1993 942 65.1 14.5 n/a
1994 994 66.5 14.9 n/a
1995 1033 73.9 14.0 n/a
1996 1033 73.9 14.0 n/a
1997 1046 73.3 14.3 n/a
1998 1039 72.6 14.3 n/a
1999 1075 79.2 13.6 n/a
2000 1084 77.4 14.0 12.4
2001 1092 83.0 13.2 13.3
2002 1110 84.6 13.1 16.7
2003 1110 84.6 13.1 16.7
2004 1103 86.4 12.8 12.1
2005 1132 86.6 13.1 16.3
2006 1083 83.9 12.9 17.1
2007 1071 86.5 12.4 15.9
2008 1085 94.1 11.5 15.4
2009 1060 90.3 11.7 14.9
2010 1026 90.3 11.3 18
2011 1025 88.2 11.6 16.5
2012 1055 87.8 12.0 14.4
2013 1074 88.2 12.1 17.4
2014 1099 90.6 12.1 17.7
2015 1098 89.0 12.3 18.4
2016 1084 88.0 12.3 22.7
2017 1058 90.0 11.7 22.6
2018 1051 90.0 11.6 23.2
2019 1142 93.0 12.2 25.7
2020 1181 91.1 12.9 25.3
2021 1193 93.9 12.7 26.3
2022 1162 95.4 12.1 23.8
2023 1210 0.0 n/a 26.8

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 Colonial Middle School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $03 (0.0%) $21,320 (100.0%) $21,324
2020 $59 (0.3%) $20,414 (99.7%) $20,474
2021 $363 (1.7%) $21,027 (98.3%) $21,391
2022 $415 (1.7%) $23,897 (98.3%) $24,312

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Colonial Middle School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 68th of 891 Middle schoolsRanks 56th of 893 Middle schools
 1.4%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
6th Grade Math (Colonial Middle School)56.865.4
 8.6%
   6th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)3936.4
 2.6%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Colonial Middle School)84.676.5
 8.1%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)6355.6
 7.4%
7th Grade Math (Colonial Middle School)68.255.1
 13.1%
   7th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)38.233.2
 5%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Colonial Middle School)74.976.7
 1.8%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)60.554.5
 6%
8th Grade Math (Colonial Middle School)59.955.4
 4.5%
   8th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)32.226
 6.2%
8th Grade Science (Colonial Middle School)79.974.6
 5.3%
   8th Grade Science (Pennsylvania)58.257
 1.2%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Colonial Middle School)74.969.6
 5.3%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)57.952.8
 5.1%
All Grades Math (Colonial Middle School)61.358.8
 2.5%
   All Grades Math (Pennsylvania)42.439.3
 3.1%
All Grades Science (Colonial Middle School)79.974.6
 5.3%
   All Grades Science (Pennsylvania)6865.6
 2.4%
All Grades English Language Arts (Colonial Middle School)78.674.4
 4.2%
   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 Students11421210
 6%
African American108134
 24.1%
American Indian10
 100%
Asian6974
 7.2%
Hispanic7865
 16.7%
Pacific Islander04
White836874
 4.5%
Two or More Races5059
 18%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients25.7%26.8%
 1.1%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Colonial Middle School

In the 2022-23 school year, 1,210 students attended Colonial Middle School.

Students at Colonial Middle School are 72% White, 11% African American, 6% Asian, 5% Hispanic, 5% Two or more races.

Students who attend Colonial Middle School usually go on to attend Plymouth-Whitemarsh Senior High School

Yes. Colonial Middle School ranks in the top 6.3% of Pennsylvania middle schools.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Pennsylvania Department of Education.

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