Drexel Hill Middle School

Summary:

Drexel Hill Middle School is a public middle school serving grades 6-8 in the Upper Darby School District, with an enrollment of 1,318 students. Despite its large size, the school has consistently ranked in the bottom half of Pennsylvania middle schools, with a 1-2 star rating from SchoolDigger over the past several years.

Drexel Hill Middle School significantly underperforms compared to the state and its own school district on standardized tests. In 2023-2024, only 13.9% of students were proficient or better in PSSA Math, compared to 40.4% statewide and 18.4% in the Upper Darby School District. The school also lags behind in PSSA English Language Arts (29.3% proficient vs 53% statewide) and PSSA Science (35.3% proficient vs 65.8% statewide). Additionally, the school struggles to serve its diverse student population, ranking in the bottom quarter of Pennsylvania middle schools for Asian, White, and Low Socioeconomic Status students.

Interestingly, Beverly Hills Middle School, just 1.37 miles away, outperforms Drexel Hill Middle School on nearly all academic metrics, despite serving a similar high-poverty population. While Drexel Hill Middle School spends a relatively high amount per student, ranging from $14,169 to $15,838 in recent years, this does not seem to translate to improved academic outcomes for its students.


Detail:

Public 6-8

 3001 State Rd
       Drexel Hill, PA  19026-1795


(610) 853-4580

District: Upper Darby School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
685th of 891 Pennsylvania Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $14,826 Help


Students who attend Drexel Hill Middle School usually attend:

High:    Upper Darby Senior High School

Student/teacher ratio:  15.3 Help
Number of students:  1,318

Racial breakdown:

African American:
46.4%
White:
33.1%
Hispanic:
8.8%
more

Free/discounted lunch recipients:  100% Help


 See top rated Pennsylvania middle schools

 Compare Drexel Hill Middle School to nearby middle schools!

Performance Trends
Help
Compare Details Drexel Hill Middle School ranks worse than 76.9% of middle schools in Pennsylvania. (See more...)
Help
Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 20.54. (See more...)
Help
The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.
Student Body
Help
Compare Details Racial makeup is: African American (46.4%), White (33.1%), Hispanic (8.8%). (See more...)
Help
Compare Details 100% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
Help
Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Drexel Hill Middle School is 15.3. (See more...)
Help
Compare Drexel Hill Middle School employs 85.9 full-time teachers.
Finance
Help
Compare Details The average total spent per student at Drexel Hill Middle School is $14,826.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Drexel Hill Middle School:

SchoolDigger ranks Drexel Hill Middle School 685th of 891 Pennsylvania public middle schools. (See Drexel Hill Middle School in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


Multi-racial students:
English Language Learner students:
Low Socio Economic Status students:
Female students:
Disabled students:
Male students:
Asian students:
African American students:
Hispanic students:
White students:


Upper Darby School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Upper Darby School District 524th of 610 Pennsylvania school districts. (See district ranking list.)


What do you think?

Your rating for Drexel Hill Middle School?

Rank History for Drexel Hill Middle School

Help
Compare

Rank History for all students at Drexel Hill Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 48.76 411th 643 36.1%
2004 49.80 423rd 663 36.2%
2005 26.22 557th 687 18.9%
2006 33.28 568th 736 22.8%
2007 39.39 532nd 749 29.0%
2008 47.46 483rd 753 35.9%
2009 51.49 463rd 770 39.9%
2010 51.27 497th 805 38.3%
2011 48.17 539th 825 34.7%
2012 41.49 590th 834 29.3%
2013 45.70 501st 758 33.9%
2014 43.21 488th 728 33.0%
2015 42.10 522nd 835 37.5%
2016 40.05 558th 870 35.9%
2017 38.73 564th 877 35.7%
2018 29.28 616th 861 28.5%
2019 32.80 607th 891 31.9%
2021 28.59 583rd 797 26.9%
2022 27.97 624th 883 29.3%
2023 30.08 621st 893 30.5%
2024 20.54 685th 891 23.1%
See the entire list of Pennsylvania Middle School Rankings!

Rank History for Multi-racial students at Drexel Hill Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 38.41 110th 187 41.2%
2024 25.48 154th 199 22.6%
See the entire list of Best Pennsylvania Middle Schools for Multi-racial Students!

Rank History for English Language Learner students at Drexel Hill Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 54.52 39th 143 72.7%
2024 39.96 88th 150 41.3%
See the entire list of Best Pennsylvania Middle Schools for English Language Learner Students!

Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Drexel Hill Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 34.90 586th 874 33.0%
2024 22.39 696th 877 20.6%
See the entire list of Best Pennsylvania Middle Schools for Low Socio Economic Status Students!

Rank History for Female students at Drexel Hill Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 19.16 677th 860 21.3%
See the entire list of Best Pennsylvania Middle Schools for Female Students!

Rank History for Disabled students at Drexel Hill Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 31.47 457th 660 30.8%
2024 34.01 431st 672 35.9%
See the entire list of Best Pennsylvania Middle Schools for Disabled Students!

Rank History for Male students at Drexel Hill Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 21.98 668th 870 23.2%
See the entire list of Best Pennsylvania Middle Schools for Male Students!

Rank History for Asian students at Drexel Hill Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 16.80 123rd 144 14.6%
2024 17.34 123rd 145 15.2%
See the entire list of Best Pennsylvania Middle Schools for Asian Students!

Rank History for African American students at Drexel Hill Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 50.46 167th 421 60.3%
2024 38.19 232nd 408 43.1%
See the entire list of Best Pennsylvania Middle Schools for African American Students!

Rank History for Hispanic students at Drexel Hill Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 54.89 137th 362 62.2%
2024 37.06 222nd 362 38.7%
See the entire list of Best Pennsylvania Middle Schools for Hispanic Students!

Rank History for White students at Drexel Hill Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 17.90 594th 681 12.8%
2024 9.74 632nd 673 6.1%
See the entire list of Best Pennsylvania Middle Schools for White Students!

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.

Drexel Hill Middle School Test Scores
Tests: 
  
Grades: 
  
Years: 
  
Group by: 
District Scores:
State Scores:    
  
Subgroup: 






Data source: Pennsylvania Dept of Education

Review counts

All ratings (Avg rating: 5)
100%

0%

0%

0%

0%

  

by a parent
Monday, June 25, 2012

Open Quote DHMS is by far a great school! There is so much to offer these young kids and the teachers are magnificant. I have children in DH now and I just cannot say enough good things about this school, the teachers and the principal, Mr. Manfre. They don't put up with the nonsense that Beverly Hills puts up with, nor do they have to as long as they keep the riff raff out of DH. - keep the bad ones over at Beverly Hills. Drexel Hill is still a good school and my children and I are very proud of our middle school! Close Quote


Facebook Profile Picture by a student on FaceBook
Saturday, October 30, 2010

Open Quote I go to d.h.m.s.It really is a great school I learn so much here more then any other school the teachers are awesome and fun Close Quote



Enrollment information for Drexel Hill Middle School

Help
Compare
Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 742 7 9 1 5 n/a n/a 0 764
1989 771 8 10 0 1 n/a n/a 0 790
1990 819 17 13 2 1 n/a n/a 0 852
1991 869 22 10 4 0 n/a n/a 0 905
1992 941 31 10 5 0 n/a n/a 0 987
1993 963 23 13 5 1 n/a n/a 0 1005
1994 1033 23 15 1 0 n/a n/a 0 1072
1995 1124 28 26 3 0 n/a n/a 0 1181
1996 1124 28 26 3 0 n/a n/a 0 1181
1997 1163 37 32 2 0 n/a n/a 0 1234
1998 1204 38 33 2 0 n/a n/a 0 1277
1999 1232 47 35 5 0 n/a n/a 0 1319
2000 1257 64 42 10 0 n/a n/a 0 1373
2001 1250 71 45 10 0 n/a n/a 0 1376
2002 1222 82 35 9 0 n/a n/a 0 1348
2003 1222 82 35 9 0 n/a n/a 0 1348
2004 1243 165 43 7 0 n/a n/a 0 1458
2005 1220 213 56 20 0 n/a n/a 0 1509
2006 1156 197 49 16 0 n/a n/a 0 1418
2007 1121 216 74 25 0 n/a n/a 0 1436
2008 1097 220 68 27 0 n/a n/a 0 1412
2009 972 226 68 22 0 n/a n/a 1 1289
2010 906 224 61 25 0 n/a n/a 4 1220
2011 892 249 62 32 0 0 15 0 1250
2012 895 252 68 32 0 0 16 0 1263
2013 897 291 73 26 1 0 10 0 1298
2014 830 322 74 23 0 0 18 0 1267
2015 787 361 86 35 3 0 15 0 1287
2016 729 377 82 45 2 0 19 0 1254
2017 699 408 97 59 3 0 23 0 1289
2018 700 464 81 79 4 0 37 0 1365
2019 684 498 76 72 4 0 44 0 1378
2020 644 555 91 90 2 0 60 0 1442
2021 584 549 75 98 1 0 69 0 1376
2022 482 580 69 111 0 0 82 0 1324
2023 436 611 73 116 0 2 80 0 1318

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 Drexel Hill Middle School

Help
Compare
Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 764 63.0 12.1 n/a
1989 790 64.7 12.2 n/a
1990 852 67.0 12.7 0
1991 905 68.5 13.2 n/a
1992 987 74.5 13.2 n/a
1993 1005 66.5 15.1 n/a
1994 1072 67.0 16.0 n/a
1995 1181 71.0 16.6 n/a
1996 1181 71.0 16.6 n/a
1997 1234 71.0 17.4 n/a
1998 1277 74.0 17.3 n/a
1999 1319 78.0 16.9 n/a
2000 1373 84.0 16.3 10.8
2001 1376 87.0 15.8 14.2
2002 1348 88.2 15.3 19
2003 1348 88.2 15.3 19
2004 1458 96.2 15.2 13.9
2005 1509 95.9 15.7 17
2006 1418 95.7 14.8 21.1
2007 1436 96.3 14.9 26.4
2008 1412 100.8 14.0 26.9
2009 1289 100.8 12.8 29.6
2010 1220 101.5 12.0 29
2011 1250 98.5 12.6 30.6
2012 1263 91.8 13.7 28.9
2013 1298 94.3 13.7 n/a
2014 1267 91.0 13.9 37.3
2015 1287 88.0 14.6 42.8
2016 1254 90.0 13.9 49
2017 1289 92.0 14.0 50.7
2018 1365 88.5 15.4 52.2
2019 1378 89.0 15.4 99.9
2020 1442 93.6 15.3 100
2021 1376 94.9 14.4 99.8
2022 1324 91.1 14.5 99.8
2023 1318 85.9 15.3 100

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 Drexel Hill Middle School

Help
Compare
Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 764 63.0 12.1 n/a
1989 790 64.7 12.2 n/a
1990 852 67.0 12.7 0
1991 905 68.5 13.2 n/a
1992 987 74.5 13.2 n/a
1993 1005 66.5 15.1 n/a
1994 1072 67.0 16.0 n/a
1995 1181 71.0 16.6 n/a
1996 1181 71.0 16.6 n/a
1997 1234 71.0 17.4 n/a
1998 1277 74.0 17.3 n/a
1999 1319 78.0 16.9 n/a
2000 1373 84.0 16.3 10.8
2001 1376 87.0 15.8 14.2
2002 1348 88.2 15.3 19
2003 1348 88.2 15.3 19
2004 1458 96.2 15.2 13.9
2005 1509 95.9 15.7 17
2006 1418 95.7 14.8 21.1
2007 1436 96.3 14.9 26.4
2008 1412 100.8 14.0 26.9
2009 1289 100.8 12.8 29.6
2010 1220 101.5 12.0 29
2011 1250 98.5 12.6 30.6
2012 1263 91.8 13.7 28.9
2013 1298 94.3 13.7 n/a
2014 1267 91.0 13.9 37.3
2015 1287 88.0 14.6 42.8
2016 1254 90.0 13.9 49
2017 1289 92.0 14.0 50.7
2018 1365 88.5 15.4 52.2
2019 1378 89.0 15.4 99.9
2020 1442 93.6 15.3 100
2021 1376 94.9 14.4 99.8
2022 1324 91.1 14.5 99.8
2023 1318 85.9 15.3 100

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 Drexel Hill Middle School

Help

YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $07 (0.1%) $8,161 (99.9%) $8,169
2020 $382 (2.4%) $15,456 (97.6%) $15,838
2021 $1,104 (7.8%) $13,064 (92.2%) $14,169
2022 $1,033 (7.0%) $13,792 (93.0%) $14,826

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Drexel Hill Middle School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 607th of 891 Middle schoolsRanks 621st of 893 Middle schools
 1.4%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
6th Grade Math (Drexel Hill Middle School)22.917.2
 5.7%
   6th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)3936.4
 2.6%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Drexel Hill Middle School)49.642.3
 7.3%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)6355.6
 7.4%
7th Grade Math (Drexel Hill Middle School)19.816.2
 3.6%
   7th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)38.233.2
 5%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Drexel Hill Middle School)45.139.5
 5.6%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)60.554.5
 6%
8th Grade Math (Drexel Hill Middle School)18.610.1
 8.5%
   8th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)32.226
 6.2%
8th Grade Science (Drexel Hill Middle School)48.743.4
 5.3%
   8th Grade Science (Pennsylvania)58.257
 1.2%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Drexel Hill Middle School)49.444.2
 5.2%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)57.952.8
 5.1%
All Grades Math (Drexel Hill Middle School)20.414.5
 5.9%
   All Grades Math (Pennsylvania)42.439.3
 3.1%
All Grades Science (Drexel Hill Middle School)48.743.4
 5.3%
   All Grades Science (Pennsylvania)6865.6
 2.4%
All Grades English Language Arts (Drexel Hill Middle School)47.942.1
 5.8%
   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 Students13781318
 4.4%
African American498611
 22.7%
American Indian40
 100%
Asian7673
 3.9%
Hispanic72116
 61.1%
Pacific Islander02
White684436
 36.3%
Two or More Races4480
 81.8%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients99.9%100%
 0.1%


Schools Near Drexel Hill Middle School









Frequently Asked Questions about Drexel Hill Middle School

Students who attend Drexel Hill Middle School usually go on to attend Upper Darby Senior High School

Drexel Hill Middle School ranks in the bottom 23.1% of Pennsylvania middle schools.

In the 2022-23 school year, 1,318 students attended Drexel Hill Middle School.

Students at Drexel Hill Middle School are 46% African American, 33% White, 9% Hispanic, 6% Two or more races, 6% Asian.


Rate Drexel Hill Middle School!



Sign up for updates!

Be the first to know when there is an update for Drexel Hill Middle School!




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

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS: Not all boundaries are included. We make every effort to ensure that boundaries are up-to-date. But it's important to note that these are approximations and are for general informational purposes only. To verify legal descriptions of boundaries or school locations, contact your local tax assessor's office and/or school district.





Diagnostics
y12_422432001971 retrieved from Memory in 0 milliseconds.
None retrieved from Database in 45 milliseconds.