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Pennridge North Middle School

Q: Is Pennridge North Middle School a good school?

Pennridge North Middle School ranks 158 th of 873 Pennsylvania middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Public Grades 6-8

158^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 873 Pennsylvania Middle Schools

Better than 82% of Pennsylvania middle schools

Summary

Pennridge North Middle School is a high-performing public middle school in Perkasie, Pennsylvania, serving 562 students in grades 6-8 as part of the Pennridge School District. The school consistently ranks among the top middle schools in the state, with strong academic achievement, particularly in English Language Arts and science.

Pennridge North Middle School's PSSA test scores are generally higher than the state and district averages, with proficiency rates around 60-70% in English Language Arts and 35-51% in math, compared to the state averages of around 50% and 34-41%, respectively. The school also excels in science, with proficiency rates of 75-84%, outperforming both the district and state. Additionally, the school has a low dropout rate and a relatively low student-teacher ratio, suggesting a personalized learning environment.

When compared to nearby middle schools, Pennridge North Middle School stands out as a top performer. It generally outperforms its fellow Pennridge School District middle schools, Pennridge Central Middle School and Pennridge South Middle School, in both academic achievement and student demographics. While schools in the nearby Central Bucks and North Penn school districts tend to have higher overall performance, Pennridge North Middle School's consistent excellence makes it a standout option for families in the area.

510

Students ?

11.0

Student/teacher ratio ?

$19,138

Per pupil spending ?

28.2%

Free/discounted lunch ?

1500 North Fifth St
Perkasie, PA 18944

(215) 453-6932

District: Pennridge School District

Students who attend Pennridge North Middle School usually attend:

High:

Pennridge High School

Feeder schools for Pennridge North Middle School:

Elementary:	Bedminster Elementary School
	Deibler Elementary School

Racial breakdown:

White:

78.2%

Hispanic:

13.3%

Two or more races:

5.7%

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At a glance

▼ Ranking trend: Declining — 93rd percentile in 2015 → 82nd in 2025

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Pennsylvania average (53% vs 45% meeting standards)

✓Ranks in the top 18% of Pennsylvania middle schools

✓Small classes — about 11 students per teacher

Worth a look

!Ranking has slipped — down 11 percentile points since 2015

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school53%

District avg56%

Pennsylvania avg45%

158^th of 873

Pennsylvania public middle schools ?

Top 18%▼ down 11 pts since 2015

From top 7% (2015) to top 18% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

1^st of 3Middle Schools in the Pennridge School District

107^th of 606Pennridge 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	77.2	158 of 873	81.9%	★★★★☆
2024	87.9	80 of 891	91.0%	★★★★★
2023	83.2	121 of 893	86.5%	★★★★☆
2022	78.1	159 of 883	82.0%	★★★★☆
2021	81.1	111 of 797	86.1%	★★★★☆
2019	87.1	83 of 891	90.7%	★★★★★
2018	84.5	103 of 861	88.0%	★★★★☆
2017	84.7	103 of 877	88.3%	★★★★☆
2016	80.4	138 of 870	84.1%	★★★★☆
2015	88.2	62 of 835	92.6%	★★★★★
2014	84.5	60 of 728	91.8%	★★★★★
2013	84.1	61 of 758	92.0%	★★★★★
2012	81.2	103 of 834	87.6%	★★★★☆
2011	84.6	60 of 825	92.7%	★★★★★
2010	81.0	107 of 805	86.7%	★★★★☆

Disabled

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Pennsylvania percentile	Rating
2025	62.9	142 of 643	77.9%	★★★★☆
2024	81.5	64 of 672	90.5%	★★★★★
2023	73.9	93 of 660	85.9%	★★★★☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Pennsylvania percentile	Rating
2025	73.5	177 of 835	78.8%	★★★★☆
2024	84.1	99 of 860	88.5%	★★★★☆

Hispanic

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Pennsylvania percentile	Rating
2025	79.5	45 of 348	87.1%	★★★★☆
2024	89.6	24 of 362	93.4%	★★★★★
2023	80.0	48 of 362	86.7%	★★★★☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Pennsylvania percentile	Rating
2025	79.7	101 of 843	88.0%	★★★★☆
2024	85.3	71 of 877	91.9%	★★★★★
2023	79.6	106 of 874	87.9%	★★★★☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Pennsylvania percentile	Rating
2025	77.6	147 of 839	82.5%	★★★★☆
2024	88.8	72 of 870	91.7%	★★★★★

Multi-racial

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Pennsylvania percentile	Rating
2023	81.8	31 of 187	83.4%	★★★★☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Pennsylvania percentile	Rating
2025	65.9	176 of 649	72.9%	★★★★☆
2024	82.8	80 of 673	88.1%	★★★★☆
2023	77.1	108 of 681	84.1%	★★★★☆

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)

Low Socio Economic Status (2025)88th percentile+6 vs school

Hispanic (2025)87th percentile+5 vs school

Multi-racial (2023)83rd percentile-3 vs school

Male (2025)82nd percentile~ school

Female (2025)79th percentile-3 vs school

Disabled (2025)78th percentile-4 vs school

White (2025)73rd percentile-9 vs school

By subject vs Pennsylvania (2024-2025) ?

English Language Arts62%+14 vs state

Math43%~ state avg

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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 6th Grade	PSSA Math 7th Grade	PSSA Math 8th Grade	PSSA Math All Grades	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
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
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
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
Strayer Middle School	Public	7-8	1200 Ronald Reagan Dr	Quakertown	18951	Bucks County	Quakertown Community School District	No	No	No	No	(215) 529-2290	737	49	14.9	37.3%	556 (75.4%)	17 (2.3%)	95 (12.9%)	33 (4.5%)	1 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	34 (4.6%)	52.2	408^th of 873 public middle schools	53.3%		55.4	411^th of 891 public middle schools	53.9%	3		27.3	25.5	26.4		44.0	50.9	47.4	$21,382	$413	$20,970
6th Grade Center	Public	6	349 S 9th St	Quakertown	18951	Bucks County	Quakertown Community School District	No	No	No	No	(215) 529-2000	331	28	11.8	37.5%	231 (69.8%)	7 (2.1%)	52 (15.7%)	14 (4.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	27 (8.2%)								(n/a)	18.2			18.2	39.5			39.5	$23,049	$494	$22,555
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
Tohickon Middle School	Public	7-9	5051 Old Easton Road	Doylestown	18902	Bucks County	Central Bucks School District	No	No	No	No	(267) 893-3300	857	65	13.1	16.0%	668 (77.9%)	8 (0.9%)	92 (10.7%)	58 (6.8%)	2 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	29 (3.4%)	93	49^th of 873 public middle schools	94.4%		87.3	82^nd of 891 public middle schools	90.8%	33		66.4	52.8	59.8		71.7	69.4	70.6	$21,917	$404	$21,512
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
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
Lenape Middle School	Public	7-9	313 W State St	Doylestown	18901	Bucks County	Central Bucks School District	No	No	No	No	(267) 893-2800	779	61	12.7	11.8%	623 (80.0%)	9 (1.2%)	52 (6.7%)	54 (6.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	41 (5.3%)	91.1	65^th of 873 public middle schools	92.6%		84.5	107^th of 891 public middle schools	88.0%	42		66.3	42.9	54.5		76.9	68.7	72.7	$21,833	$406	$21,427

Frequently Asked Questions about Pennridge North Middle School

How many students attend Pennridge North Middle School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 510 students attended Pennridge North Middle School.

Is Pennridge North Middle School a good school?

Pennridge North Middle School ranks 158^th of 873 Pennsylvania middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

What district is Pennridge North Middle School in?

Pennridge School District

What is the racial makeup of Pennridge North Middle School?

Students at Pennridge North Middle School are 78% White, 13% Hispanic, 6% Two or more races, 2% Asian.

What high school do graduates of Pennridge North Middle School attend?

Students who attend Pennridge North Middle School usually go on to attend Pennridge High School

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