Summary:
Berlin Brothersvalley School District has a single middle school, Berlin Brothersvalley Middle School, serving grades 5-8 with a total enrollment of 232 students. The school's statewide ranking has fluctuated in recent years, ranging from 202nd out of 893 Pennsylvania middle schools in 2022-2023 to 311th out of 873 in 2024-2025, suggesting its performance may be variable compared to other middle schools in the state.
Academically, Berlin Brothersvalley Middle School has uneven performance, with math proficiency rates ranging from 23.3% in 8th grade to 42.8% in 6th grade, compared to the state average of 30.5% to 44%. In English Language Arts, proficiency rates range from 33.4% in 5th grade to 57.1% in 6th grade, compared to the state average of 44.7% to 50.8%. However, the school performs well in 8th grade science, with a proficiency rate of 72.3% compared to the state average of 54.5%.
The school serves a population with a significant proportion of students from lower-income households, with a free/reduced lunch rate of 37.07%. Despite the school's relatively high per-student spending of $14,367 and a low student-teacher ratio of 14:1, the uneven academic performance suggests that the resources may not be fully translating into improved student outcomes. Overall, Berlin Brothersvalley Middle School has areas of strength, such as its 8th grade science performance, but also faces challenges in consistently improving student achievement, particularly in mathematics.
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