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Best Middle Schools in Ambler, PA

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School

1,208

Students

5-star school

Top rankedWissahickon Middle School46^th of 873 Pennsylvania middle schools

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Wissahickon Middle School up 15 spots statewide this year

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Summary:

The city of Ambler, Pennsylvania is home to one exceptional middle school, Wissahickon Middle School, which is part of the highly-rated Wissahickon School District. This standout institution consistently outperforms the state average on PSSA tests in both Math and English Language Arts, with 77.5% of students proficient or better in ELA and 58.3% in Math, compared to state averages of 48.5% and 41.7% respectively.

Wissahickon Middle School is ranked 46th out of 873 Pennsylvania middle schools and has earned a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger, indicating its exceptional academic performance. The school's low dropout rate of 1.4% and higher-than-average spending per student of $22,358 suggest a strong commitment to student success. Additionally, the school's student-teacher ratio of 13.4 to 1 is lower than the state average, providing students with more individualized attention.

Overall, Wissahickon Middle School stands out as a shining example of educational excellence in the Ambler area, consistently delivering outstanding academic outcomes for its students. The school's consistent high performance, resource allocation, and positive student outcomes make it a top choice for families seeking a high-quality middle school education.

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				PSSA Math (2025)				PSSA English Language Arts (2025)				Per Pupil Expenditures (2024)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	PSSA Math 6th Grade	PSSA Math 7th Grade	PSSA Math 8th Grade	PSSA Math All Grades	PSSA English Language Arts 6th Grade	PSSA English Language Arts 7th Grade	PSSA English Language Arts 8th Grade	PSSA English Language Arts All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Wissahickon Middle School	Public	6-8	500 Houston Rd	Ambler	19002	Montgomery County	Wissahickon School District	No	No	No	No	(215) 619-8110	1,208	84	14.4	22.7%	711 (58.9%)	96 (7.9%)	88 (7.3%)	222 (18.4%)	1 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	89 (7.4%)	93.8	46^th of 873 public middle schools	94.7%		90.2	61^st of 891 public middle schools	93.2%	15	65.4	58.6	50.7	58.3	80.1	77.1	75.1	77.5	$23,189	$426	$22,762

Cities Near Ambler

City	Distance	# of Schools	Statewide Rank
Horsham	2.21 mi	4	183^rd
Maple Glen	2.21 mi	1	10^th
Fort Washington	2.64 mi	2	39^th
Dresher	3.32 mi	2	27^th
North Wales	3.67 mi	4	82^nd

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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.

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.