Lower Macungie Middle School

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Lower Macungie Middle School ranks 194 th of 893 Pennsylvania middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Public 6-8

6299 Lower Macungie Road
Macungie, PA 18062

(610) 395-8593

District: East Penn School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
194^th of 893 Pennsylvania Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $18,862

Students who attend Lower Macungie Middle School usually attend:

High:

Emmaus High School

Feeder schools for Lower Macungie Middle School:

Elementary:	Alburtis Elementary School
	Jefferson Elementary School
	Lincoln Elementary School
	Wescosville Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio: 12.4

Number of students: 1,043

Racial breakdown:

White:

62.3%

Hispanic:

21.7%

Two or more races:

6.6%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 35.9%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Lower Macungie Middle School ranks better than 78.3% of middle schools in Pennsylvania. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 75.34. (See more...)

The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (62.3%), Hispanic (21.7%), two or more races (6.6%). (See more...)

Compare Details 35.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Lower Macungie Middle School is 12.4. (See more...)

Compare Lower Macungie Middle School employs 83.8 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Lower Macungie Middle School is $18,862.

Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Lower Macungie Middle School:

SchoolDigger ranks Lower Macungie Middle School 194^th of 893 Pennsylvania public middle schools. (See Lower Macungie Middle School in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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African American students:

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White students:

East Penn School District:

SchoolDigger ranks East Penn School District 152^nd of 606 Pennsylvania school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Lower Macungie Middle School

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Rank History for all students at Lower Macungie Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	PA State Percentile
2003	78.22	139^th	643	78.4%
2004	82.95	91^st	663	86.3%
2005	77.70	161^st	687	76.6%
2006	71.97	203^rd	736	72.4%
2007	72.35	194^th	749	74.1%
2008	68.16	258^th	753	65.7%
2009	69.49	234^th	770	69.6%
2010	68.75	262^nd	805	67.5%
2011	69.36	269^th	825	67.4%
2012	73.29	228^th	834	72.7%
2013	63.79	330^th	758	56.5%
2014	58.88	355^th	728	51.2%
2015	62.99	308^th	835	63.1%
2016	69.86	261^st	870	70.0%
2017	73.55	216^th	877	75.4%
2018	69.18	262^nd	861	69.6%
2019	66.01	307^th	891	65.5%
2021	65.32	252^nd	797	68.4%
2022	62.45	323^rd	883	63.4%
2023	75.34	194^th	893	78.3%

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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Lower Macungie Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	74.39	42^nd	187	77.5%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Lower Macungie Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	64.86	264^th	874	69.8%

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Rank History for Disabled students at Lower Macungie Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	72.02	108^th	660	83.6%

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Rank History for Asian students at Lower Macungie Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	24.30	119^th	144	17.4%

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Rank History for African American students at Lower Macungie Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	77.33	55^th	421	86.9%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Lower Macungie Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	78.51	52^nd	362	85.6%

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Rank History for White students at Lower Macungie Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	71.15	154^th	681	77.4%

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Data source: test scores: Pennsylvania Dept of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Pennsylvania Dept of Education

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by a student
Thursday, March 16, 2023

The teachers are very nice, but they make sure you learn what they are trying to teach you. When a student does something bad, the teachers get very mad at you. I would say that the school is a very well educated and organized school. There are lots of different activities and clubs you could do. Close Quote

Enrollment information for Lower Macungie Middle School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
1999	897	7	31	9	0	n/a	n/a	944
2000	906	14	46	16	0	n/a	n/a	982
2001	931	24	46	15	1	n/a	n/a	1017
2002	1025	25	27	23	2	n/a	n/a	1102
2003	1025	25	27	23	2	n/a	n/a	1102
2004	1000	20	54	33	0	n/a	n/a	1107
2005	1011	27	56	36	0	n/a	n/a	1130
2006	972	50	63	49	0	n/a	n/a	1134
2007	949	64	69	67	0	n/a	n/a	1149
2008	908	65	57	74	0	n/a	n/a	1104
2009	853	56	54	78	1	n/a	n/a	1042
2010	846	58	53	91	1	n/a	n/a	1049
2011	849	57	60	85	0	0	1	1052
2012	871	59	61	75	2	0	6	1074
2013	844	66	60	92	1	0	15	1078
2014	821	69	55	109	1	0	13	1068
2015	859	63	65	127	0	0	20	1134
2016	855	57	65	140	0	0	17	1134
2017	862	57	67	147	0	0	29	1162
2018	803	55	62	176	0	2	43	1141
2019	809	66	61	181	0	3	58	1178
2020	730	74	38	191	0	3	73	1109
2021	722	72	41	208	0	4	73	1120
2022	697	71	30	211	1	3	75	1088
2023	650	59	38	226	0	1	69	1043

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Lower Macungie Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1999	944	51.5	18.3	n/a
2000	982	58.5	16.8	6.8
2001	1017	58.5	17.4	7
2002	1102	65.0	17.0	8.9
2003	1102	65.0	17.0	8.9
2004	1107	69.0	16.0	0
2005	1130	74.0	15.3	8.7
2006	1134	77.0	14.7	0
2007	1149	76.0	15.1	16.6
2008	1104	76.9	14.4	20.8
2009	1042	77.6	13.4	17.9
2010	1049	76.6	13.6	24.4
2011	1052	76.6	13.7	25.3
2012	1074	77.7	13.8	27.4
2013	1078	75.6	14.2	31.4
2014	1068	72.5	14.7	29.6
2015	1134	70.0	16.2	30.2
2016	1134	70.0	16.2	30
2017	1162	69.5	16.7	31.2
2018	1141	71.5	15.9	33.6
2019	1178	73.6	15.9	34.8
2020	1109	75.8	14.6	33.2
2021	1120	75.8	14.7	34.2
2022	1088	75.9	14.3	32.9
2023	1043	83.8	12.4	35.9

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Lower Macungie Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1999	944	51.5	18.3	n/a
2000	982	58.5	16.8	6.8
2001	1017	58.5	17.4	7
2002	1102	65.0	17.0	8.9
2003	1102	65.0	17.0	8.9
2004	1107	69.0	16.0	0
2005	1130	74.0	15.3	8.7
2006	1134	77.0	14.7	0
2007	1149	76.0	15.1	16.6
2008	1104	76.9	14.4	20.8
2009	1042	77.6	13.4	17.9
2010	1049	76.6	13.6	24.4
2011	1052	76.6	13.7	25.3
2012	1074	77.7	13.8	27.4
2013	1078	75.6	14.2	31.4
2014	1068	72.5	14.7	29.6
2015	1134	70.0	16.2	30.2
2016	1134	70.0	16.2	30
2017	1162	69.5	16.7	31.2
2018	1141	71.5	15.9	33.6
2019	1178	73.6	15.9	34.8
2020	1109	75.8	14.6	33.2
2021	1120	75.8	14.7	34.2
2022	1088	75.9	14.3	32.9
2023	1043	83.8	12.4	35.9

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Lower Macungie Middle School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$261 (1.8%)	$14,415 (98.2%)	$14,676
2020	$276 (1.8%)	$15,238 (98.2%)	$15,513
2021	$276 (1.8%)	$15,027 (98.2%)	$15,302
2022	$220 (1.2%)	$18,642 (98.8%)	$18,862

Data source: Pennsylvania Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Lower Macungie Middle School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 307^th of 891 Middle schools	Ranks 194^th of 893 Middle schools	12.7%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
6th Grade Math (Lower Macungie Middle School)	38.6	43.1	4.5%
6th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)	39	36.4	2.6%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Lower Macungie Middle School)	73.9	69.8	4.1%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)	63	55.6	7.4%
7th Grade Math (Lower Macungie Middle School)	36.6	43.2	6.6%
7th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)	38.2	33.2	5%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Lower Macungie Middle School)	68	65.1	2.9%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)	60.5	54.5	6%
8th Grade Math (Lower Macungie Middle School)	30	29.6	0.4%
8th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)	32.2	26	6.2%
8th Grade Science (Lower Macungie Middle School)	62.7	66	3.3%
8th Grade Science (Pennsylvania)	58.2	57	1.2%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Lower Macungie Middle School)	68.6	64.8	3.8%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)	57.9	52.8	5.1%
All Grades Math (Lower Macungie Middle School)	35	38.6	3.6%
All Grades Math (Pennsylvania)	42.4	39.3	3.1%
All Grades Science (Lower Macungie Middle School)	62.7	66	3.3%
All Grades Science (Pennsylvania)	68	65.6	2.4%
All Grades English Language Arts (Lower Macungie Middle School)	70.2	66.5	3.7%
All Grades English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)	60.9	53.8	7.1%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	1178	1043	11.5%
African American	66	59	10.6%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	61	38	37.7%
Hispanic	181	226	24.9%
Pacific Islander	3	1	66.7%
White	809	650	19.7%
Two or More Races	58	69	19%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	34.8%	35.9%	1.1%

Schools Near Lower Macungie Middle School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2023)				Ranking (2022)				PSSA Math (2023)					PSSA Science (2023)		PSSA English Language Arts (2023)					Per Pupil Expenditures (2022)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	SchoolDigger Rating (2023)	Average Standard Score (2022)	Statewide Rank (2022)	State Percentile (2022)	Rank Change from Previous Year	PSSA Math 5th Grade	PSSA Math 6th Grade	PSSA Math 7th Grade	PSSA Math 8th Grade	PSSA Math All Grades	PSSA Science 8th Grade	PSSA Science All Grades	PSSA English Language Arts 5th Grade	PSSA English Language Arts 6th Grade	PSSA English Language Arts 7th Grade	PSSA English Language Arts 8th Grade	PSSA English Language Arts All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Lower Macungie Middle School	Public	6-8	6299 Lower Macungie Road	Macungie	18062	Lehigh County	East Penn School District	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(610) 395-8593	1,043	84	12.4	35.9%	650 (62.3%)	59 (5.7%)	226 (21.7%)	38 (3.6%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.1%)	69 (6.6%)	75.3	194^th of 893 public middle schools	78.3%		62.5	323^rd of 883 public middle schools	63.4%	129		43.1	43.2	29.6	38.6	66.0	66.0		69.8	65.1	64.8	66.5	$18,862	$220	$18,642
Eyer Middle School	Public	6-8	5616 Buckeye Rd	Macungie	18062	Lehigh County	East Penn School District	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(610) 965-1600	847	69	12.2	24.0%	627 (74.0%)	35 (4.1%)	111 (13.1%)	42 (5.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.1%)	31 (3.7%)	79.8	152^nd of 893 public middle schools	83.0%		83.3	110^th of 883 public middle schools	87.5%	42		43.5	49.1	43.7	45.4	70.3	70.3		65.9	64.0	65.0	65.0	$19,497	$448	$19,049
Salisbury Middle School	Public	5-8	3301 Devonshire Rd	Allentown	18103	Lehigh County	Salisbury Township School District	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(610) 791-0830	479	32	14.7	48.2%	261 (54.5%)	27 (5.6%)	122 (25.5%)	7 (1.5%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	60 (12.5%)	53.7	428^th of 893 public middle schools	52.1%		43	533^rd of 883 public middle schools	39.6%	105	44.3	28.4	19.8	17.9	27.0	56.9	56.9	52.9	67.3	52.2	59.5	57.8	$44	$01	$43
Springhouse Middle School	Public	6-8	1200 Springhouse Rd	Allentown	18104	Lehigh County	Parkland School District	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(610) 351-5700	1,344	87	15.5	29.2%	681 (50.7%)	86 (6.4%)	238 (17.7%)	281 (20.9%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.1%)	56 (4.2%)	93.6	33^rd of 893 public middle schools	96.3%		94.8	24^th of 883 public middle schools	97.3%	9		62.4	59.9	49.5	57.4	84.4	84.4		81.8	79.4	79.6	80.3	$17,372	$634	$16,738
Francis D Raub Middle School	Public	6-8	102 S Saint Cloud St	Allentown	18104	Lehigh County	Allentown City School District	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(484) 765-5301	909	54	16.9	100.0%	38 (4.2%)	128 (14.1%)	707 (77.8%)	11 (1.2%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	24 (2.6%)	7.2	849^th of 893 public middle schools	4.9%		7.5	835^th of 883 public middle schools	5.4%	14		9.5	3.3	1.2	4.8	17.4	17.4		11.9	13.9	14.9	13.5	$14,391	$2,400	$11,990
Orefield Middle School	Public	6-8	2675 PA Route 309	Orefield	18069	Lehigh County	Parkland School District	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(610) 351-5750	917	75	12.2	36.0%	596 (65.0%)	47 (5.1%)	187 (20.4%)	49 (5.3%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.1%)	37 (4.0%)	85.5	97^th of 893 public middle schools	89.1%		86.1	90^th of 883 public middle schools	89.8%	7		51.9	56.5	35.5	48.1	72.9	72.9		75.0	75.3	67.5	72.7	$17,504	$636	$16,868
Trexler Middle School	Public	6-8	851 N 15th St	Allentown	18102	Lehigh County	Allentown City School District	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(484) 765-4601	820	62	13.2	100.0%	47 (5.7%)	94 (11.5%)	658 (80.2%)	3 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	18 (2.2%)	11.4	777^th of 893 public middle schools	13.0%		11.2	768^th of 883 public middle schools	13.0%	9		10.2	4.5	2.1	5.5	26.3	26.3		27.7	19.1	27.7	24.6	$17,097	$2,852	$14,245
South Mountain Middle School	Public	6-8	709 W Emaus Ave	Allentown	18103	Lehigh County	Allentown City School District	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(484) 765-4301	1,007	72	14.0	100.0%	70 (7.0%)	124 (12.3%)	763 (75.8%)	13 (1.3%)	1 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	35 (3.5%)	10.4	790^th of 893 public middle schools	11.5%		11.2	766^th of 883 public middle schools	13.3%	24		16.1	6.2	3.7	8.2	15.7	15.7		23.6	23.0	17.9	21.2	$16,628	$2,774	$13,855
Harrison-Morton Middle School	Public	6-8	137 N 2nd St	Allentown	18101	Lehigh County	Allentown City School District	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(484) 765-5701	733	57	12.8	100.0%	68 (9.3%)	81 (11.1%)	553 (75.4%)	4 (0.5%)	1 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	25 (3.4%)	11.3	778^th of 893 public middle schools	12.9%		10.9	775^th of 883 public middle schools	12.2%	3		7.6	3.5	2.6	4.5	28.9	28.9		29.6	17.1	24.7	24.0	$17,298	$2,885	$14,413
Whitehall-Coplay Middle School	Public	6-8	2930 Zephyr Blvd	Whitehall	18052	Lehigh County	Whitehall-Coplay School District	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(610) 439-1439	982	67	14.5	100.0%	436 (44.4%)	98 (10.0%)	353 (35.9%)	31 (3.2%)	3 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	61 (6.2%)	51.7	448^th of 893 public middle schools	49.8%		53.9	420^th of 883 public middle schools	52.4%	28		34.0	25.1	18.4	25.7	52.7	52.7		64.5	50.9	48.2	54.4	$16,037	$1,257	$14,780

Frequently Asked Questions about Lower Macungie Middle School

What high school do graduates of Lower Macungie Middle School attend?

Students who attend Lower Macungie Middle School usually go on to attend Emmaus High School

What is the racial makeup of Lower Macungie Middle School?

Students at Lower Macungie Middle School are 62% White, 22% Hispanic, 7% Two or more races, 6% African American, 4% Asian.

What district is Lower Macungie Middle School in?

East Penn School District

Is Lower Macungie Middle School a good school?

Lower Macungie Middle School ranks 194^th of 893 Pennsylvania middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Lower Macungie Middle School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 1,043 students attended Lower Macungie Middle School.

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