Middle Schools in Ephrata Area School District

The Ephrata Area School District in Pennsylvania is home to two middle schools: Ephrata Middle School and Ephrata Intermediate School. While both schools are performing reasonably well, Ephrata Intermediate School stands out with higher proficiency rates in Math and English Language Arts compared to district and state averages, particularly in 5th and 6th grades.

Ephrata Middle School has seen a slight decline in its statewide ranking over the past few years, dropping from 263rd out of 893 Pennsylvania middle schools in 2022-2023 to 351st out of 873 in 2024-2025. However, both schools maintain a low dropout rate of 1.4%, which is lower than the state average. The district as a whole is ranked 169th out of 606 school districts in Pennsylvania and is rated 4 out of 5 stars by SchoolDigger, indicating it is performing above average.

The data also reveals that both Ephrata Middle School and Ephrata Intermediate School have a relatively high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, at 52.55% and 53.25%, respectively. This suggests a significant population of economically disadvantaged students, which may present unique challenges and opportunities for the district to address. Additionally, the difference in spending per student between the two schools ($17,982 for Ephrata Middle School vs. $16,060 for Ephrata Intermediate School) could be an area for further investigation to understand the resource allocation and potential impact on student outcomes.