Middle Schools in Palmyra Area School District


Summary:

The Palmyra Area Middle School is the sole middle school serving the Palmyra Area School District in Pennsylvania. This standout institution consistently ranks among the top middle schools in the state, maintaining a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger and outperforming state and district averages on standardized tests.

Palmyra Area Middle School's academic performance is exceptional, with students scoring significantly above state averages in both Math and English Language Arts across all grade levels. The school's dropout rate of just 1.4% is also notably low compared to the state average. Additionally, the school's student-teacher ratio of 13.5 is favorable, and its per-student spending of $13,699 is higher than the state average, suggesting a well-resourced learning environment.

While the school serves a relatively high percentage of economically disadvantaged students, with 30.35% of its population receiving free or reduced-price lunch, it is still able to achieve strong academic outcomes, indicating effective support for these students. Overall, Palmyra Area Middle School appears to be a high-performing and well-resourced institution that is providing a quality education to its diverse student body.

District Detail

 1125 Park Dr
Palmyra, PA 17078-3447

 (717) 838-3144

SchoolDigger Rank:
54th of 606 Pennsylvania districts

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Grades served: K-12
Students: 3,405

Primary Schools: 4
Middle Schools: 1
High Schools: 1
Alternative Schools: 0
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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.





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