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Eyer Middle School

Public Grades 6-8

74^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 873 Pennsylvania Middle Schools

Better than 92% of Pennsylvania middle schools

Summary

Eyer Middle School is a public middle school located in Macungie, Pennsylvania, serving around 830 students in grades 6-8. As part of the East Penn School District, which is ranked 79 out of 606 school districts in the state, Eyer Middle School consistently ranks among the top 15% of middle schools in Pennsylvania, with a statewide ranking between 70-152 over the past 5 years.

Eyer Middle School's academic performance is exceptional, with PSSA (Pennsylvania System of School Assessment) test scores significantly higher than the state averages across all grades and subjects. For example, in 2024-2025, 74.3% of Eyer Middle School students were proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to the state average of 48.5%. The school also excels in supporting the academic achievement of diverse student subgroups, ranking in the top 5% of Pennsylvania middle schools for African American students and the top 15% for Hispanic students. Additionally, Eyer Middle School maintains very low dropout rates, ranging from 0.0% to 1.6% over the past few years, significantly lower than the state average.

When compared to nearby schools, Eyer Middle School stands out. While Lower Macungie Middle School in the same district also performs well, Eyer Middle School's academic achievement is slightly higher. Similarly, Southern Lehigh Middle School is another high-performing school, but Eyer Middle School's PSSA scores are generally higher, particularly in English Language Arts. In contrast, the middle schools within the Allentown City School District have significantly lower academic performance and higher percentages of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch compared to Eyer Middle School.

804

Students ?

11.2

Student/teacher ratio ?

$20,653

Per pupil spending ?

26.5%

Free/discounted lunch ?

5616 Buckeye Rd
Macungie, PA 18062-1739

(610) 965-1600

District: East Penn School District

Students who attend Eyer Middle School usually attend:

High:

Emmaus High School

Feeder schools for Eyer Middle School:

Elementary:	Macungie Elementary School
	Shoemaker Elementary School
	Willow Lane Elementary School

Racial breakdown:

White:

73.3%

Hispanic:

13.6%

Asian:

5.6%

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At a glance

▬ Ranking trend: Holding steady — 89th percentile in 2015 → 92nd in 2025

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Pennsylvania average (63% vs 45% meeting standards)

✓Ranks in the top 8% of Pennsylvania middle schools

✓Small classes — about 11 students per teacher

Worth a look

!Some student groups rank well below the school's overall statewide standing

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school63%

District avg62%

Pennsylvania avg45%

74^th of 873

Pennsylvania public middle schools ?

Top 8%▲ up 3 pts since 2015

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

1^st of 2Middle Schools in the East Penn School District

79^th of 606East Penn School District among Pennsylvania districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

Show full rank history (all student groups)

All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Pennsylvania percentile	Rating
2025	90.1	74 of 873	91.5%	★★★★★
2024	84.6	106 of 891	88.1%	★★★★☆
2023	79.8	152 of 893	83.0%	★★★★☆
2022	83.3	110 of 883	87.5%	★★★★☆
2021	87.1	70 of 797	91.2%	★★★★★
2019	85.2	100 of 891	88.8%	★★★★☆
2018	86.5	85 of 861	90.1%	★★★★★
2017	82.4	120 of 877	86.3%	★★★★☆
2016	82.9	116 of 870	86.7%	★★★★☆
2015	83.9	93 of 835	88.9%	★★★★☆
2014	80.3	100 of 728	86.3%	★★★★☆
2013	76.5	163 of 758	78.5%	★★★★☆
2012	83.3	77 of 834	90.8%	★★★★★
2011	82.6	84 of 825	89.8%	★★★★☆
2010	84.9	58 of 805	92.8%	★★★★★
2009	86.7	42 of 770	94.5%	★★★★★
2008	85.6	58 of 753	92.3%	★★★★★
2007	85.5	42 of 749	94.4%	★★★★★
2006	82.6	80 of 736	89.1%	★★★★☆
2005	88.0	56 of 687	91.8%	★★★★★
2004	72.4	195 of 663	70.6%	★★★★☆
2003	81.6	102 of 643	84.1%	★★★★☆

African American

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Pennsylvania percentile	Rating
2024	99.6	2 of 408	99.5%	★★★★★
2023	85.2	36 of 421	91.4%	★★★★★

Asian

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Pennsylvania percentile	Rating
2025	59.6	63 of 138	54.3%	★★★☆☆
2024	48.7	85 of 145	41.4%	★★☆☆☆
2023	51.6	79 of 144	45.1%	★★☆☆☆

Disabled

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Pennsylvania percentile	Rating
2025	81.5	61 of 643	90.5%	★★★★★
2024	78.8	84 of 672	87.5%	★★★★☆
2023	62.9	174 of 660	73.6%	★★★★☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Pennsylvania percentile	Rating
2025	93.2	37 of 835	95.6%	★★★★★
2024	85.1	92 of 860	89.3%	★★★★☆

Hispanic

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Pennsylvania percentile	Rating
2025	75.7	53 of 348	84.8%	★★★★☆
2024	72.5	69 of 362	80.9%	★★★★☆
2023	65.5	95 of 362	73.8%	★★★★☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Pennsylvania percentile	Rating
2025	78.7	111 of 843	86.8%	★★★★☆
2024	69.1	217 of 877	75.3%	★★★★☆
2023	62.1	296 of 874	66.1%	★★★☆☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Pennsylvania percentile	Rating
2025	82.3	110 of 839	86.9%	★★★★☆
2024	81.4	122 of 870	86.0%	★★★★☆

Multi-racial

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Pennsylvania percentile	Rating
2025	87.1	21 of 174	87.9%	★★★★☆
2024	74.1	46 of 199	76.9%	★★★★☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Pennsylvania percentile	Rating
2025	87.9	58 of 649	91.1%	★★★★★
2024	79.8	93 of 673	86.2%	★★★★☆
2023	72.7	145 of 681	78.7%	★★★★☆

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

African American (2024)100th percentile+11 vs school

Female (2025)96th percentile+4 vs school

White (2025)91st percentile~ school

Disabled (2025)91st percentile~ school

Multi-racial (2025)88th percentile-4 vs school

Male (2025)87th percentile-5 vs school

Low Socio Economic Status (2025)87th percentile-5 vs school

Hispanic (2025)85th percentile-7 vs school

Asian (2025)54th percentile-37 vs school

By subject vs Pennsylvania (2024-2025) ?

English Language Arts74%+26 vs state

Math52%+11 vs state

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				PSSA Math (2025)						PSSA English Language Arts (2025)						Per Pupil Expenditures (2024)
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 (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	PSSA Math 4th Grade	PSSA Math 5th Grade	PSSA Math 6th Grade	PSSA Math 7th Grade	PSSA Math 8th Grade	PSSA Math All Grades	PSSA English Language Arts 4th Grade	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
Eyer Middle School	Public	6-8	5616 Buckeye Rd	Macungie	18062	Lehigh County	East Penn School District	No	No	No	No	(610) 965-1600	804	71	11.2	26.5%	589 (73.3%)	22 (2.7%)	109 (13.6%)	45 (5.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	39 (4.9%)	90.1	74^th of 873 public middle schools	91.5%		84.6	106^th of 891 public middle schools	88.1%	32			57.7	55.9	43.3	52.2			77.0	76.6	69.4	74.3	$20,653	$149	$20,504
Lower Macungie Middle School	Public	6-8	6299 Lower Macungie Road	Macungie	18062	Lehigh County	East Penn School District	No	No	No	No	(610) 395-8593	1,041	87	11.9	40.7%	646 (62.1%)	49 (4.7%)	246 (23.6%)	41 (3.9%)	2 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	57 (5.5%)	80	138^th of 873 public middle schools	84.2%		78.5	156^th of 891 public middle schools	82.5%	18			47.2	49.5	31.2	42.8			70.2	69.8	60.4	66.8	$19,242	$213	$19,029
Salisbury Middle School	Public	5-8	3301 Devonshire Rd	Allentown	18103	Lehigh County	Salisbury Township School District	No	No	No	No	(610) 791-0830	448	37	12.1	49.1%	240 (53.6%)	26 (5.8%)	131 (29.2%)	7 (1.6%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	42 (9.4%)	60.7	328^th of 873 public middle schools	62.4%		55.8	406^th of 891 public middle schools	54.4%	78		45.4	28.1	35.6	25.9	33.6		46.4	57.6	56.2	52.9	53.3	$21,522	$573	$20,948
South Mountain Middle School	Public	6-8	709 W Emaus Ave	Allentown	18103	Lehigh County	Allentown City School District	No	No	No	Yes	(484) 765-4301	972	71	13.6	99.4%	58 (6.0%)	124 (12.8%)	707 (72.7%)	17 (1.7%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.2%)	64 (6.6%)	13.2	751^st of 873 public middle schools	14.0%		14.3	744^th of 891 public middle schools	16.5%	7			17.7	7.3	7.1	10.8			22.1	15.3	18.2	18.5	$20,946	$3,369	$17,577
Francis D Raub Middle School	Public	6-8	102 S Saint Cloud St	Allentown	18104	Lehigh County	Allentown City School District	No	No	No	Yes	(484) 765-5301	876	59	14.8	100.2%	39 (4.5%)	118 (13.5%)	656 (74.9%)	7 (0.8%)	2 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	54 (6.2%)	8.4	815^th of 873 public middle schools	6.6%		8.2	820^th of 891 public middle schools	8.0%	5			10.9	3.7	3.1	5.8			14.2	13.1	11.0	12.6	$19,824	$3,189	$16,636
Springhouse Middle School	Public	6-8	1200 Springhouse Rd	Allentown	18104	Lehigh County	Parkland School District	No	No	No	No	(610) 351-5700	1,329	89	14.9	32.0%	707 (53.2%)	69 (5.2%)	242 (18.2%)	258 (19.4%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.1%)	52 (3.9%)	91.5	61^st of 873 public middle schools	93.0%		92.3	46^th of 891 public middle schools	94.8%	15			65.2	60.9	46.5	57.6			73.1	74.9	68.8	72.2	$19,689	$529	$19,160
Trexler Middle School	Public	6-8	851 N 15th St	Allentown	18102	Lehigh County	Allentown City School District	No	No	No	Yes	(484) 765-4601	771	55	14.0	105.6%	39 (5.1%)	86 (11.2%)	597 (77.4%)	7 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	42 (5.4%)	7.9	827^th of 873 public middle schools	5.3%		8.1	822^nd of 891 public middle schools	7.7%	5			5.9	2.6	2.7	3.7			17.4	11.1	14.8	14.4	$20,994	$3,377	$17,617
Southern Lehigh Middle School	Public	7-8	3715 Preston Lane	Center Valley	18034	Lehigh County	Southern Lehigh School District	No	No	No	Yes	(610) 282-3700	471	40	11.7	18.5%	381 (80.9%)	12 (2.5%)	36 (7.6%)	36 (7.6%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	4 (0.8%)	91.1	64^th of 873 public middle schools	92.7%		91.6	53^rd of 891 public middle schools	94.1%	11				62.1	51.2	56.5				74.4	63.8	68.9	$19,806	$361	$19,445
Harrison-Morton Middle School	Public	6-8	137 N 2nd St	Allentown	18101	Lehigh County	Allentown City School District	No	No	No	Yes	(484) 765-5701	704	52	13.5	94.7%	49 (7.0%)	76 (10.8%)	520 (73.9%)	9 (1.3%)	1 (0.1%)	2 (0.3%)	47 (6.7%)	10	789^th of 873 public middle schools	9.6%		9.2	809^th of 891 public middle schools	9.2%	20			7.2	6.8	8.4	7.4			10.5	13.4	19.9	14.5	$23,798	$3,828	$19,970
Southern Lehigh Intermediate School	Public	4-6	5438 Route 378	Bethlehem	18015	Lehigh County	Southern Lehigh School District	No	No	No	Yes	(610) 861-4040	702	45	15.6	17.9%	550 (78.3%)	12 (1.7%)	55 (7.8%)	59 (8.4%)	3 (0.4%)	2 (0.3%)	21 (3.0%)								(n/a)	80.0	72.9	64.9			72.5	65.3	64.0	77.4			68.9	$17,187	$313	$16,874

Frequently Asked Questions about Eyer Middle School

How many students attend Eyer Middle School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 804 students attended Eyer Middle School.

What high school do graduates of Eyer Middle School attend?

Students who attend Eyer Middle School usually go on to attend Emmaus High School

What district is Eyer Middle School in?

East Penn School District

What is the racial makeup of Eyer Middle School?

Students at Eyer Middle School are 73% White, 14% Hispanic, 6% Asian, 5% Two or more races, 3% African American.

Is Eyer Middle School a good school?

Yes. Eyer Middle School ranks in the top 8.5% of Pennsylvania middle schools.

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