Summary:
The Perkiomen Valley School District in Pennsylvania is home to two high-performing middle schools that serve students in grades 6-8. Based on the data provided, Perkiomen Valley Middle School-East stands out as an exceptional performer, consistently ranking among the top middle schools in the state and maintaining a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger. In contrast, Perkiomen Valley Middle School-West, while still a strong performer, lags behind its counterpart in several key metrics, particularly in PSSA Math proficiency.
Perkiomen Valley Middle School-East boasts impressive academic results, with 57.3% of students proficient or better in PSSA Math and 71.8% in PSSA English Language Arts for all grades in 2024-2025. The school also has a lower dropout rate of 1.4% compared to the district average and a lower percentage of free/reduced lunch recipients at 20.25%. In terms of spending per student, Perkiomen Valley Middle School-East spends $21,079, which is lower than the $24,077 spent per student at Perkiomen Valley Middle School-West.
Overall, the Perkiomen Valley School District is a high-performing district, ranking 44th out of 606 districts in Pennsylvania and receiving a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger. The district may want to investigate the factors contributing to the differences in performance between the two middle schools to identify best practices and opportunities for improvement, particularly in the area of PSSA Math proficiency at Perkiomen Valley Middle School-West.
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