Pottsgrove Middle School

Summary:

Pottsgrove Middle School is a public middle school serving grades 6-8 in Pottstown, Pennsylvania, with 697 students and a student-teacher ratio of 11.9. The school is part of the Pottsgrove School District, which is ranked 356 out of 610 school districts in the state and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Pottsgrove Middle School's academic performance, as measured by PSSA test scores, is generally below the state and district averages. In 2023-2024, only 30.6% of Pottsgrove students were proficient or better in PSSA Math, compared to 37.5% for the district and 40.4% for the state. Similarly, the school's English Language Arts proficiency rate of 49.5% lags behind the district (51.2%) and state (53%) averages. The school's performance varies significantly across different student subgroups, with African American and Hispanic students performing relatively well, but multi-racial students and students of low socioeconomic status performing in the bottom 50% of the state. Additionally, Pottsgrove Middle School has seen a gradual increase in its dropout rate, from 0.0% in 2020-2021 to 1.6% in 2022-2023, which is higher than the state average.

Pottsgrove Middle School's academic performance lags behind many of the nearby middle schools, such as Perkiomen Valley Middle School-East, Spring-Ford Intermediate School 5th/6th, and Boyertown Area Middle School-East, which all have significantly higher PSSA proficiency rates in Math and English Language Arts. This may be due in part to the fact that Pottsgrove Middle School has a relatively high percentage of students (49.07% in 2022-2023) who qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, a proxy for low socioeconomic status.


Detail:

Public 6-8

 1351 North Hanover Street
       Pottstown, PA  19464


(610) 326-8243

District: Pottsgrove School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
448th of 891 Pennsylvania Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $17,827 Help


Students who attend Pottsgrove Middle School usually attend:

High:    Pottsgrove Senior High School

Feeder schools for Pottsgrove Middle School:

Elementary:    Lower Pottsgrove Elementary School
    Ringing Rocks Elementary School
    West Pottsgrove Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio:  11.9 Help
Number of students:  697

Racial breakdown:

White:
56.8%
African American:
19.7%
Two or more races:
12.1%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  49.1% Help


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Compare Details Pottsgrove Middle School ranks worse than 50.3% of middle schools in Pennsylvania. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 50.93. (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 Student population at Pottsgrove Middle School is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (56.8%), African American (19.7%), two or more races (12.1%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 49.1% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Pottsgrove Middle School is 11.9. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Pottsgrove Middle School is $17,827.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Pottsgrove Middle School:

SchoolDigger ranks Pottsgrove Middle School 448th of 891 Pennsylvania public middle schools. (See Pottsgrove Middle School in the ranking list.)

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Pottsgrove School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Pottsgrove School District 356th of 610 Pennsylvania school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Pottsgrove Middle School

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Rank History for all students at Pottsgrove Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 65.86 253rd 643 60.7%
2004 68.54 234th 663 64.7%
2005 71.97 208th 687 69.7%
2006 55.48 397th 736 46.1%
2007 57.81 376th 749 49.8%
2008 65.27 291st 753 61.4%
2009 60.59 352nd 770 54.3%
2010 66.54 294th 805 63.5%
2011 61.73 383rd 825 53.6%
2012 69.96 281st 834 66.3%
2013 67.23 284th 758 62.5%
2014 56.32 384th 728 47.3%
2015 53.61 421st 835 49.6%
2016 46.53 513th 870 41.0%
2017 57.55 402nd 877 54.2%
2018 66.24 294th 861 65.9%
2019 68.86 274th 891 69.2%
2021 46.46 448th 797 43.8%
2022 61.07 340th 883 61.5%
2023 57.16 385th 893 56.9%
2024 50.93 448th 891 49.7%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Pottsgrove Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 25.44 142nd 187 24.1%
2024 21.01 166th 199 16.6%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Pottsgrove Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 46.27 471st 874 46.1%
2024 44.85 494th 877 43.7%
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Rank History for Female students at Pottsgrove Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 54.86 412th 860 52.1%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Pottsgrove Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 42.61 332nd 660 49.7%
2024 53.40 235th 672 65.0%
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Rank History for Male students at Pottsgrove Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 42.61 514th 870 40.9%
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Rank History for African American students at Pottsgrove Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 50.47 166th 421 60.6%
2024 59.55 127th 408 68.9%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Pottsgrove Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 61.32 112th 362 69.1%
2024 49.61 170th 362 53.0%
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Rank History for White students at Pottsgrove Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 62.61 219th 681 67.8%
2024 51.95 301st 673 55.3%
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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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Reviews:
by a parent
Thursday, November 5, 2015

Open Quote I have an 8th grader and a 6th grader in the Middle School. The teachers work really hard to teach the kids while keeping their attention. And they succeed! My oldest was able to take the Algebra Keystone exam in 7th grade and scored Advanced along with many of his classmates. Both my 8th grader and 6th grader scored advanced on their PSSAs even with the new scoring. I know a lot of that is in thanks to their teachers.

Overall we are really pleased with the Middle School. The teachers and administrative staff go a long way in making it a fantastic school. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Pottsgrove Middle School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 541 39 4 5 1 n/a n/a 0 590
1989 524 39 7 7 0 n/a n/a 0 577
1990 543 33 7 9 3 n/a n/a 0 595
1991 582 43 6 15 0 n/a n/a 0 646
1992 616 41 9 12 1 n/a n/a 0 679
1993 645 45 6 8 3 n/a n/a 0 707
1994 647 60 4 11 0 n/a n/a 0 722
1995 628 75 4 4 4 n/a n/a 0 715
1996 628 75 4 4 4 n/a n/a 0 715
1997 632 88 2 7 0 n/a n/a 0 729
1998 670 94 4 8 2 n/a n/a 0 778
1999 682 100 6 4 0 n/a n/a 0 792
2000 702 94 8 12 0 n/a n/a 0 816
2001 717 99 8 3 0 n/a n/a 0 827
2002 685 81 4 5 0 n/a n/a 0 775
2003 685 81 4 5 0 n/a n/a 0 775
2004 629 114 21 8 1 n/a n/a 0 773
2005 636 102 12 14 0 n/a n/a 0 764
2006 649 128 11 13 0 n/a n/a 0 801
2007 648 115 10 20 0 n/a n/a 0 793
2008 622 132 10 21 0 n/a n/a 0 785
2009 568 118 13 25 0 n/a n/a 4 728
2010 569 113 13 23 0 n/a n/a 16 734
2011 571 121 19 39 2 0 5 0 757
2012 565 127 19 32 2 0 9 0 754
2013 534 118 16 40 3 0 34 0 745
2014 510 96 11 45 3 0 57 0 722
2015 508 99 15 57 3 0 49 0 731
2016 525 96 14 54 1 1 67 0 758
2017 501 101 12 59 1 1 65 0 740
2018 503 85 12 53 1 1 82 0 737
2019 497 89 13 70 1 0 83 0 753
2020 480 114 16 73 2 0 88 0 773
2021 452 131 14 72 1 0 73 0 743
2022 427 135 12 76 0 0 69 0 719
2023 396 137 9 69 2 0 84 0 697

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 Pottsgrove Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 590 45.6 12.9 n/a
1989 577 43.6 13.2 n/a
1990 595 44.0 13.5 0
1991 646 43.6 14.8 n/a
1992 679 43.7 15.5 n/a
1993 707 40.0 17.7 n/a
1994 722 35.0 20.6 n/a
1995 715 39.0 18.3 n/a
1996 715 39.0 18.3 n/a
1997 729 41.0 17.8 n/a
1998 778 44.0 17.7 n/a
1999 792 52.0 15.2 n/a
2000 816 53.8 15.2 14.3
2001 827 57.8 14.3 20.4
2002 775 54.2 14.3 15.1
2003 775 54.2 14.3 15.1
2004 773 54.2 14.3 15.3
2005 764 53.9 14.2 15.3
2006 801 55.0 14.6 21.2
2007 793 56.6 14.0 20.9
2008 785 61.1 12.8 25.1
2009 728 57.6 12.6 30.2
2010 734 55.7 13.1 27
2011 757 55.4 13.6 28.3
2012 754 55.5 13.5 28.2
2013 745 55.5 13.4 30.2
2014 722 55.3 13.0 39.8
2015 731 53.0 13.7 39
2016 758 56.0 13.5 41.7
2017 740 56.1 13.1 41.1
2018 737 55.0 13.3 37.2
2019 753 54.7 13.7 42.1
2020 773 53.9 14.3 40.9
2021 743 55.9 13.2 45.8
2022 719 54.9 13.0 41.7
2023 697 58.4 11.9 49.1

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 Pottsgrove Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 590 45.6 12.9 n/a
1989 577 43.6 13.2 n/a
1990 595 44.0 13.5 0
1991 646 43.6 14.8 n/a
1992 679 43.7 15.5 n/a
1993 707 40.0 17.7 n/a
1994 722 35.0 20.6 n/a
1995 715 39.0 18.3 n/a
1996 715 39.0 18.3 n/a
1997 729 41.0 17.8 n/a
1998 778 44.0 17.7 n/a
1999 792 52.0 15.2 n/a
2000 816 53.8 15.2 14.3
2001 827 57.8 14.3 20.4
2002 775 54.2 14.3 15.1
2003 775 54.2 14.3 15.1
2004 773 54.2 14.3 15.3
2005 764 53.9 14.2 15.3
2006 801 55.0 14.6 21.2
2007 793 56.6 14.0 20.9
2008 785 61.1 12.8 25.1
2009 728 57.6 12.6 30.2
2010 734 55.7 13.1 27
2011 757 55.4 13.6 28.3
2012 754 55.5 13.5 28.2
2013 745 55.5 13.4 30.2
2014 722 55.3 13.0 39.8
2015 731 53.0 13.7 39
2016 758 56.0 13.5 41.7
2017 740 56.1 13.1 41.1
2018 737 55.0 13.3 37.2
2019 753 54.7 13.7 42.1
2020 773 53.9 14.3 40.9
2021 743 55.9 13.2 45.8
2022 719 54.9 13.0 41.7
2023 697 58.4 11.9 49.1

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 Pottsgrove Middle School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $362 (2.1%) $16,526 (97.9%) $16,888
2020 $226 (1.4%) $16,444 (98.6%) $16,671
2021 $404 (2.4%) $16,594 (97.6%) $16,998
2022 $664 (3.7%) $17,163 (96.3%) $17,827

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Pottsgrove Middle School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 274th of 891 Middle schoolsRanks 385th of 893 Middle schools
 12.4%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
6th Grade Math (Pottsgrove Middle School)41.739.4
 2.3%
   6th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)3936.4
 2.6%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Pottsgrove Middle School)67.656.3
 11.3%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)6355.6
 7.4%
7th Grade Math (Pottsgrove Middle School)42.233.1
 9.1%
   7th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)38.233.2
 5%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Pottsgrove Middle School)68.456
 12.4%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)60.554.5
 6%
8th Grade Math (Pottsgrove Middle School)40.924
 16.9%
   8th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)32.226
 6.2%
8th Grade Science (Pottsgrove Middle School)61.851.1
 10.7%
   8th Grade Science (Pennsylvania)58.257
 1.2%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Pottsgrove Middle School)64.851.4
 13.4%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)57.952.8
 5.1%
All Grades Math (Pottsgrove Middle School)41.631.8
 9.8%
   All Grades Math (Pennsylvania)42.439.3
 3.1%
All Grades Science (Pottsgrove Middle School)61.851.1
 10.7%
   All Grades Science (Pennsylvania)6865.6
 2.4%
All Grades English Language Arts (Pottsgrove Middle School)66.954.4
 12.5%
   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 Students753697
 7.4%
African American89137
 53.9%
American Indian12
 100%
Asian139
 30.8%
Hispanic7069
 1.4%
Pacific Islander00
White497396
 20.3%
Two or More Races8384
 1.2%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients42.1%49.1%
 7%


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Pottsgrove Middle School ranks 448th of 891 Pennsylvania middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Students who attend Pottsgrove Middle School usually go on to attend Pottsgrove Senior High School

Students at Pottsgrove Middle School are 57% White, 20% African American, 12% Two or more races, 10% Hispanic, 1% Asian.

In the 2022-23 school year, 697 students attended Pottsgrove Middle School.


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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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