Northley Middle School

Public 6-8

 2801 Concord Road
       Aston, PA  19014


(610) 497-6300

District: Penn-Delco School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
289th of 893 Pennsylvania Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $16,304 Help


Students who attend Northley Middle School usually attend:

High:    Sun Valley High School

Feeder schools for Northley Middle School:

Elementary:    Aston Elementary School
    Coebourn Elementary School
    Parkside Elementary School
    Pennell Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio:  14.5 Help
Number of students:  758

Racial breakdown:

White:
79.3%
African American:
8.0%
Hispanic:
4.7%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  38.9% Help


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Compare Details Northley Middle School ranks better than 67.6% of middle schools in Pennsylvania. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 66.28. (See more...)
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The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (79.3%), African American (8%), Hispanic (4.7%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 38.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Northley Middle School is 14.5. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Northley Middle School is $16,304.
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Northley Middle School:

SchoolDigger ranks Northley Middle School 289th of 893 Pennsylvania public middle schools. (See Northley Middle School in the ranking list.)

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Penn-Delco School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Penn-Delco School District 205th of 606 Pennsylvania school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Northley Middle School

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Rank History for all students at Northley Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 71.59 195th 643 69.7%
2004 75.63 171st 663 74.2%
2005 82.98 101st 687 85.3%
2006 76.59 146th 736 80.2%
2007 77.30 136th 749 81.8%
2008 68.44 251st 753 66.7%
2009 75.50 161st 770 79.1%
2010 73.04 199th 805 75.3%
2011 78.59 137th 825 83.4%
2012 76.01 186th 834 77.7%
2013 71.80 223rd 758 70.6%
2014 70.44 226th 728 69.0%
2015 68.83 255th 835 69.5%
2016 65.16 310th 870 64.4%
2017 62.02 342nd 877 61.0%
2018 65.24 314th 861 63.5%
2019 64.94 319th 891 64.2%
2021 56.36 341st 797 57.2%
2022 61.25 337th 883 61.8%
2023 66.28 289th 893 67.6%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Northley Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 65.30 257th 874 70.6%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Northley Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 64.10 165th 660 75.0%
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Rank History for African American students at Northley Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 63.44 110th 421 73.9%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Northley Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 92.80 17th 362 95.3%
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Rank History for White students at Northley Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 54.51 276th 681 59.5%
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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.

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Friday, June 15, 2018

Open Quote This school has teachers that hate the kids. The school treats the student like caddle and the teachers yell at kids for no reason. The teachers can literally yell at students for breathing, coughing, etc Close Quote



Enrollment information for Northley Middle School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 655 2 3 4 0 n/a n/a 0 664
1989 687 6 0 1 3 n/a n/a 0 697
1990 704 5 9 1 0 n/a n/a 0 719
1991 695 3 10 2 0 n/a n/a 0 710
1992 662 4 11 4 0 n/a n/a 0 681
1993 720 2 11 3 0 n/a n/a 0 736
1994 743 3 8 7 1 n/a n/a 0 762
1995 706 7 5 3 6 n/a n/a 0 727
1996 706 7 5 3 6 n/a n/a 0 727
1997 738 12 5 2 4 n/a n/a 0 761
1998 724 14 2 2 1 n/a n/a 0 743
1999 739 12 2 2 3 n/a n/a 0 758
2000 767 13 6 2 7 n/a n/a 0 795
2001 793 16 3 3 7 n/a n/a 0 822
2002 820 20 1 4 2 n/a n/a 0 847
2003 820 20 1 4 2 n/a n/a 0 847
2004 822 24 3 1 1 n/a n/a 0 851
2005 738 23 6 4 1 n/a n/a 0 772
2006 717 29 10 3 0 n/a n/a 0 759
2007 716 27 15 4 0 n/a n/a 0 762
2008 783 38 16 7 1 n/a n/a 0 845
2009 738 38 21 11 1 n/a n/a 5 814
2010 718 37 16 14 0 n/a n/a 5 790
2011 669 40 14 18 0 0 10 0 751
2012 697 50 18 17 0 0 8 0 790
2013 690 54 27 20 1 0 11 0 803
2014 704 54 31 13 1 0 15 0 818
2015 701 57 22 17 1 0 17 0 815
2016 692 48 14 17 0 0 24 0 795
2017 687 52 13 23 0 2 22 0 799
2018 660 65 16 19 0 2 23 0 785
2019 681 64 12 23 0 1 36 0 817
2020 684 58 12 24 0 0 38 0 816
2021 659 55 19 28 0 0 33 0 794
2022 617 61 25 32 0 1 35 0 771
2023 601 61 23 36 0 1 36 0 758

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 Northley Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 664 37.8 17.5 n/a
1989 697 40.5 17.2 n/a
1990 719 41.0 17.5 0
1991 710 49.0 14.4 n/a
1992 681 41.0 16.6 n/a
1993 736 36.5 20.2 n/a
1994 762 39.0 19.5 n/a
1995 727 39.0 18.6 n/a
1996 727 39.0 18.6 n/a
1997 761 40.0 19.0 n/a
1998 743 43.0 17.3 n/a
1999 758 44.0 17.2 n/a
2000 795 45.0 17.7 8.9
2001 822 47.0 17.5 8.8
2002 847 55.7 15.2 7.1
2003 847 55.7 15.2 7.1
2004 851 63.8 13.3 7.3
2005 772 53.3 14.5 7.8
2006 759 54.0 14.1 11.7
2007 762 52.2 14.6 10.2
2008 845 55.1 15.3 13
2009 814 52.4 15.5 14.1
2010 790 51.4 15.3 16.4
2011 751 50.8 14.7 20.8
2012 790 53.0 14.9 21.8
2013 803 54.4 14.7 19.2
2014 818 53.0 15.4 19.9
2015 815 56.0 14.5 19.9
2016 795 54.0 14.7 23.5
2017 799 52.6 15.1 23.4
2018 785 51.6 15.2 26.6
2019 817 51.5 15.8 25.6
2020 816 51.5 15.8 27.5
2021 794 51.3 15.4 25.9
2022 771 51.7 14.9 35.8
2023 758 52.2 14.5 38.9

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 Northley Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 664 37.8 17.5 n/a
1989 697 40.5 17.2 n/a
1990 719 41.0 17.5 0
1991 710 49.0 14.4 n/a
1992 681 41.0 16.6 n/a
1993 736 36.5 20.2 n/a
1994 762 39.0 19.5 n/a
1995 727 39.0 18.6 n/a
1996 727 39.0 18.6 n/a
1997 761 40.0 19.0 n/a
1998 743 43.0 17.3 n/a
1999 758 44.0 17.2 n/a
2000 795 45.0 17.7 8.9
2001 822 47.0 17.5 8.8
2002 847 55.7 15.2 7.1
2003 847 55.7 15.2 7.1
2004 851 63.8 13.3 7.3
2005 772 53.3 14.5 7.8
2006 759 54.0 14.1 11.7
2007 762 52.2 14.6 10.2
2008 845 55.1 15.3 13
2009 814 52.4 15.5 14.1
2010 790 51.4 15.3 16.4
2011 751 50.8 14.7 20.8
2012 790 53.0 14.9 21.8
2013 803 54.4 14.7 19.2
2014 818 53.0 15.4 19.9
2015 815 56.0 14.5 19.9
2016 795 54.0 14.7 23.5
2017 799 52.6 15.1 23.4
2018 785 51.6 15.2 26.6
2019 817 51.5 15.8 25.6
2020 816 51.5 15.8 27.5
2021 794 51.3 15.4 25.9
2022 771 51.7 14.9 35.8
2023 758 52.2 14.5 38.9

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 Northley Middle School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $197 (1.3%) $14,734 (98.7%) $14,931
2020 $187 (1.2%) $15,011 (98.8%) $15,199
2021 $451 (3.0%) $14,538 (97.0%) $14,990
2022 $597 (3.7%) $15,707 (96.3%) $16,304

Data source: Pennsylvania Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Northley Middle School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 319th of 891 Middle schoolsRanks 289th of 893 Middle schools
 3.4%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
6th Grade Math (Northley Middle School)39.432.4
 7%
   6th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)3936.4
 2.6%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Northley Middle School)64.865.9
 1.1%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)6355.6
 7.4%
7th Grade Math (Northley Middle School)41.437.5
 3.9%
   7th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)38.233.2
 5%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Northley Middle School)74.678.8
 4.2%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)60.554.5
 6%
8th Grade Math (Northley Middle School)31.418.3
 13.1%
   8th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)32.226
 6.2%
8th Grade Science (Northley Middle School)6058.8
 1.2%
   8th Grade Science (Pennsylvania)58.257
 1.2%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Northley Middle School)63.659.4
 4.2%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)57.952.8
 5.1%
All Grades Math (Northley Middle School)37.429.7
 7.7%
   All Grades Math (Pennsylvania)42.439.3
 3.1%
All Grades Science (Northley Middle School)6058.8
 1.2%
   All Grades Science (Pennsylvania)6865.6
 2.4%
All Grades English Language Arts (Northley Middle School)67.568.4
 0.9%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)60.953.8
 7.1%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students817758
 7.2%
African American6461
 4.7%
American Indian00
Asian1223
 91.7%
Hispanic2336
 56.5%
Pacific Islander11
White681601
 11.7%
Two or More Races3636
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients25.6%38.9%
 13.3%


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Students at Northley Middle School are 79% White, 8% African American, 5% Hispanic, 5% Two or more races, 3% Asian.

In the 2022-23 school year, 758 students attended Northley Middle School.

Northley Middle School ranks 289th of 893 Pennsylvania middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Students who attend Northley Middle School usually go on to attend Sun Valley High School


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