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Pennfield Middle School

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Pennfield Middle School ranks 106 th of 873 Pennsylvania middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Public Grades 7-9

106^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 873 Pennsylvania Middle Schools

Better than 88% of Pennsylvania middle schools

Summary

Pennfield Middle School is a public middle school located in Hatfield, PA, serving grades 7-9 with a total enrollment of 942 students. It is part of the North Penn School District, which is ranked 88 out of 606 school districts in Pennsylvania and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Pennfield Middle School consistently ranks in the top 25% of Pennsylvania middle schools, with a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school's PSSA test scores are generally higher than the state averages, particularly in English Language Arts, where the school's proficiency rates are around 10-15 percentage points above the state. Pennfield Middle School's performance on PSSA Math tests is also strong, with proficiency rates around 5-10 percentage points above the state average. The school's performance on PSSA Science tests is particularly impressive, with proficiency rates around 10-15 percentage points above the state average. Pennfield Middle School excels in supporting its diverse student population, ranking in the top 25% of Pennsylvania middle schools for African American, English Language Learner, and Disabled student subgroups.

Pennfield Middle School's academic performance is generally stronger than its nearby counterparts, such as Pennbrook Middle School and Penndale Middle School, which are also part of the North Penn School District. Pennfield Middle School outperforms these nearby schools on PSSA tests, particularly in English Language Arts and Science. However, Pennbrook Middle School has a higher overall state ranking and a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger, indicating that it may have additional strengths beyond just test scores.

865

Students ?

12.0

Student/teacher ratio ?

$25,822

Per pupil spending ?

40.8%

Free/discounted lunch ?

726 Forty Foot Rd
Hatfield, PA 19440-2897

(215) 368-9600

District: North Penn School District

Students who attend Pennfield Middle School usually attend:

High:

North Penn Senior High School

Feeder schools for Pennfield Middle School:

Elementary:	General Nash Elementary School
	Hatfield Elementary School
	Kulp Elementary School
	Walton Farm Elementary School

Racial breakdown:

White:

49.4%

Asian:

21.0%

Hispanic:

11.2%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Rebounding — 79th percentile in 2022 → 88th in 2025

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Pennsylvania average (56% vs 45% meeting standards)

✓Ranks in the top 12% of Pennsylvania middle schools

✓Ranking is rebounding — up to 88th (2025) from a 79th-percentile low (2022)

Worth a look

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

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school56%

District avg60%

Pennsylvania avg45%

106^th of 873

Pennsylvania public middle schools ?

Top 12%▼ down 9 pts since 2015

From top 4% (2015) to top 12% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

2^nd of 3Middle Schools in the North Penn School District

88^th of 606North 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)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Pennsylvania percentile	Rating
2025	84.6	106 of 873	87.9%	★★★★☆
2024	78.2	159 of 891	82.2%	★★★★☆
2023	76.9	175 of 893	80.4%	★★★★☆
2022	74.9	188 of 883	78.7%	★★★★☆
2021	84.0	89 of 797	88.8%	★★★★☆
2019	85.3	99 of 891	88.9%	★★★★☆
2018	84.9	98 of 861	88.6%	★★★★☆
2017	88.4	73 of 877	91.7%	★★★★★
2016	90.9	47 of 870	94.6%	★★★★★
2015	92.8	30 of 835	96.4%	★★★★★
2014	86.2	35 of 728	95.2%	★★★★★
2013	85.4	42 of 758	94.5%	★★★★★
2012	83.0	80 of 834	90.4%	★★★★★
2011	83.0	78 of 825	90.5%	★★★★★
2010	85.4	47 of 805	94.2%	★★★★★
2009	85.7	50 of 770	93.5%	★★★★★
2008	83.5	73 of 753	90.3%	★★★★★
2007	78.5	121 of 749	83.8%	★★★★☆
2006	83.3	72 of 736	90.2%	★★★★★
2005	86.1	76 of 687	88.9%	★★★★☆
2004	69.3	225 of 663	66.1%	★★★☆☆
2003	70.5	206 of 643	68.0%	★★★☆☆

African American

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Pennsylvania percentile	Rating
2025	92.2	17 of 393	95.7%	★★★★★
2024	91.5	21 of 408	94.9%	★★★★★
2023	87.4	30 of 421	92.9%	★★★★★

Asian

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Pennsylvania percentile	Rating
2025	55.2	66 of 138	52.2%	★★★☆☆
2024	56.3	71 of 145	51.0%	★★★☆☆
2023	51.9	78 of 144	45.8%	★★☆☆☆

Disabled

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Pennsylvania percentile	Rating
2025	69.7	113 of 643	82.4%	★★★★☆
2024	81.9	59 of 672	91.2%	★★★★★
2023	65.2	158 of 660	76.1%	★★★★☆

English Language Learner

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Pennsylvania percentile	Rating
2025	79.4	8 of 145	94.5%	★★★★★
2024	75.3	17 of 150	88.7%	★★★★☆
2023	64.2	27 of 143	81.1%	★★★★☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Pennsylvania percentile	Rating
2025	85.1	97 of 835	88.4%	★★★★☆
2024	75.5	176 of 860	79.5%	★★★★☆

Hispanic

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Pennsylvania percentile	Rating
2025	60.9	98 of 348	71.8%	★★★★☆
2024	46.3	181 of 362	50.0%	★★★☆☆
2023	43.4	195 of 362	46.1%	★★☆☆☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Pennsylvania percentile	Rating
2025	79.7	103 of 843	87.8%	★★★★☆
2024	69.0	219 of 877	75.0%	★★★★☆
2023	65.5	253 of 874	71.1%	★★★★☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Pennsylvania percentile	Rating
2025	80.0	136 of 839	83.8%	★★★★☆
2024	77.5	157 of 870	82.0%	★★★★☆

Multi-racial

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Pennsylvania percentile	Rating
2025	56.3	68 of 174	60.9%	★★★☆☆
2024	51.5	86 of 199	56.8%	★★★☆☆
2023	56.4	77 of 187	58.8%	★★★☆☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Pennsylvania percentile	Rating
2025	78.1	108 of 649	83.4%	★★★★☆
2024	71.7	145 of 673	78.5%	★★★★☆
2023	65.5	198 of 681	70.9%	★★★★☆

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 (2025)96th percentile+8 vs school

English Language Learner (2025)94th percentile+7 vs school

Female (2025)88th percentile~ school

Low Socio Economic Status (2025)88th percentile~ school

Male (2025)84th percentile-4 vs school

White (2025)83rd percentile-4 vs school

Disabled (2025)82nd percentile-5 vs school

Hispanic (2025)72nd percentile-16 vs school

Multi-racial (2025)61st percentile-27 vs school

Asian (2025)52nd percentile-36 vs school

By subject vs Pennsylvania (2024-2025) ?

English Language Arts63%+15 vs state

Math48%+6 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 5th Grade	PSSA Math 6th Grade	PSSA Math 7th Grade	PSSA Math 8th Grade	PSSA Math 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
Pennfield Middle School	Public	7-9	726 Forty Foot Rd	Hatfield	19440	Montgomery County	North Penn School District	No	No	No	No	(215) 368-9600	865	72	12.0	40.8%	427 (49.4%)	84 (9.7%)	97 (11.2%)	182 (21.0%)	2 (0.2%)	1 (0.1%)	72 (8.3%)	84.6	106^th of 873 public middle schools	87.9%		78.2	159^th of 891 public middle schools	82.2%	53			45.3	50.6	48.0			63.4	63.0	63.3	$25,822	$693	$25,129
Penndale Middle School	Public	7-9	400 Penn St	Lansdale	19446	Montgomery County	North Penn School District	No	No	No	No	(215) 368-2700	1,171	90	13.0	46.2%	574 (49.0%)	140 (12.0%)	112 (9.6%)	240 (20.5%)	4 (0.3%)	3 (0.3%)	98 (8.4%)	75.1	173^rd of 873 public middle schools	80.2%		65.7	305^th of 891 public middle schools	65.8%	132			44.1	39.2	41.6			58.0	54.2	56.2	$17,539	$686	$16,853
Indian Crest Middle School	Public	6-8	139 Harleysville Pike	Souderton	18964	Montgomery County	Souderton Area School District	No	No	No	No	(215) 723-9193	607	63	9.6	42.8%	413 (68.0%)	37 (6.1%)	100 (16.5%)	38 (6.3%)	4 (0.7%)	1 (0.2%)	14 (2.3%)	58.9	347^th of 873 public middle schools	60.3%		65.7	304^th of 891 public middle schools	65.9%	43		35.3	35.6	27.1	32.8		50.7	56.2	45.2	51.0	$27,549	$669	$26,880
Indian Valley Middle School	Public	6-8	130 Maple Ave	Harleysville	19438	Montgomery County	Souderton Area School District	No	No	No	No	(215) 256-8896	731	54	13.5	20.4%	580 (79.3%)	40 (5.5%)	39 (5.3%)	55 (7.5%)	3 (0.4%)	1 (0.1%)	13 (1.8%)	85.2	103^rd of 873 public middle schools	88.2%		82.1	123^rd of 891 public middle schools	86.2%	20		47.9	56.4	60.1	54.8		61.5	67.3	63.2	64.0	$23,567	$450	$23,118
Pennbrook Middle School	Public	7-9	1201 East Walnut Street	North Wales	19454	Montgomery County	North Penn School District	No	No	No	No	(215) 699-9287	767	64	12.0	22.6%	434 (56.6%)	56 (7.3%)	44 (5.7%)	173 (22.6%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	59 (7.7%)	92.7	50^th of 873 public middle schools	94.3%		88.4	76^th of 891 public middle schools	91.5%	26			57.6	49.3	53.7			78.2	70.9	74.8	$22,612	$679	$21,933
Pennridge Central Middle School	Public	6-8	144 Walnut Street	Perkasie	18944	Bucks County	Pennridge School District	No	No	No	No	(215) 258-0939	456	43	10.6	25.7%	347 (76.1%)	20 (4.4%)	44 (9.6%)	14 (3.1%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	30 (6.6%)	69.9	229^th of 873 public middle schools	73.8%		79.6	143^rd of 891 public middle schools	84.0%	86		38.4	46.9	35.2	39.8		49.3	65.9	54.7	56.3	$22,841	$241	$22,600
Unami Middle School	Public	7-9	160 South Moyer Rd	Chalfont	18914	Bucks County	Central Bucks School District	No	No	No	No	(267) 893-3400	784	58	13.5	9.2%	546 (69.6%)	15 (1.9%)	30 (3.8%)	166 (21.2%)	3 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	24 (3.1%)	95.7	28^th of 873 public middle schools	96.8%		94.4	34^th of 891 public middle schools	96.2%	6			62.3	63.4	62.8			76.0	75.6	75.8	$20,966	$405	$20,561
Pennridge South Middle School	Public	6-8	Fifth & Cedar Streets	Perkasie	18944	Bucks County	Pennridge School District	No	No	No	Yes	(215) 257-0467	332	36	9.2	44.9%	259 (78.0%)	17 (5.1%)	36 (10.8%)	6 (1.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	14 (4.2%)	58.8	349^th of 873 public middle schools	60.0%		65.9	301^st of 891 public middle schools	66.2%	48		37.9	30.3	28.3	32.2		51.6	52.5	50.0	51.3	$24,692	$764	$23,928
East Norriton Middle School	Public	5-8	330 Roland Dr	Norristown	19401	Montgomery County	Norristown Area School District	No	No	No	Yes	(610) 275-6520	836	62	13.5	101.7%	143 (17.1%)	248 (29.7%)	371 (44.4%)	8 (1.0%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	65 (7.8%)	47.9	459^th of 873 public middle schools	47.4%		39.8	563^rd of 891 public middle schools	36.8%	104	42.4	31.9	29.5	40.2	36.0	30.3	39.8	35.9	38.3	36.2	$20,129	$1,295	$18,834
Pennridge North Middle School	Public	6-8	1500 North Fifth St	Perkasie	18944	Bucks County	Pennridge School District	No	No	No	No	(215) 453-6932	510	46	11.0	28.2%	399 (78.2%)	5 (1.0%)	68 (13.3%)	9 (1.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	29 (5.7%)	77.2	158^th of 873 public middle schools	81.9%		87.9	80^th of 891 public middle schools	91.0%	78		44.0	36.1	48.3	42.6		62.3	63.4	61.6	62.5	$19,138	$206	$18,932

Frequently Asked Questions about Pennfield Middle School

What high school do graduates of Pennfield Middle School attend?

Students who attend Pennfield Middle School usually go on to attend North Penn Senior High School

What is the racial makeup of Pennfield Middle School?

Students at Pennfield Middle School are 49% White, 21% Asian, 11% Hispanic, 10% African American, 8% Two or more races.

Is Pennfield Middle School a good school?

Pennfield Middle School ranks 106^th of 873 Pennsylvania middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Pennfield Middle School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 865 students attended Pennfield Middle School.

What district is Pennfield Middle School in?

North Penn School District

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