Middle Schools in Penn-Delco School District

The Penn-Delco School District has one middle school, Northley Middle School, which serves students in grades 6-8. The school's performance has fluctuated in recent years, with a current ranking of 270 out of 873 Pennsylvania middle schools and a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Northley Middle School's standout performance is in English Language Arts, where its proficiency rates exceed the district and state averages across all grade levels. However, the school's Math proficiency rates are below the district and state averages, indicating an area for potential improvement. The school's dropout rate of 1.4% is relatively low, suggesting strong student retention and engagement. With a student-teacher ratio of 14:1, the school provides a more personalized learning environment, and its high spending per student of $17,249 reflects the district's investment in the school's resources and facilities.

While Northley Middle School has several positive attributes, such as its strong English Language Arts performance and low dropout rate, it also faces challenges in Math proficiency that could benefit from targeted interventions. The school's demographics, with a 35.43% free and reduced lunch rate, suggest a significant portion of the student population comes from economically disadvantaged backgrounds, which may have implications for the school's resource allocation and support services.