Pottstown Middle School

Public 5-8

 600 N Franklin St
       Pottstown, PA  19464-4099


(610) 970-6665

District: Pottstown School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
768th of 893 Pennsylvania Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $16,515 Help


Students who attend Pottstown Middle School usually attend:

High:    Pottstown Senior High School

Feeder schools for Pottstown Middle School:

Elementary:    Barth Elementary School
    Franklin Elementary School
    Lincoln Elementary School
    Rupert Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio:  12.7 Help
Number of students:  915

Racial breakdown:

African American:
35.7%
White:
29.4%
Hispanic:
23.1%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  99.9% Help


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Compare Details Pottstown Middle School ranks worse than 86% of middle schools in Pennsylvania. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 12.35. (See more...)
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Student Body
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Compare Details Student population at Pottstown Middle School is diverse. Racial makeup is: African American (35.7%), White (29.4%), Hispanic (23.1%). (See more...)
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Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Pottstown Middle School is 12.7. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Pottstown Middle School is $16,515.
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Pottstown Middle School:

SchoolDigger ranks Pottstown Middle School 768th of 893 Pennsylvania public middle schools. (See Pottstown Middle School in the ranking list.)

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Pottstown School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Pottstown School District 510th of 606 Pennsylvania school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Pottstown Middle School

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Rank History for all students at Pottstown Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 54.47 359th 643 44.2%
2004 44.75 457th 663 31.1%
2005 28.56 548th 687 20.2%
2006 28.13 597th 736 18.9%
2007 34.08 572nd 749 23.6%
2008 33.07 575th 753 23.6%
2009 46.97 506th 770 34.3%
2010 41.00 580th 805 28.0%
2011 37.90 617th 825 25.2%
2012 30.91 647th 834 22.4%
2013 25.39 602nd 758 20.6%
2014 23.31 588th 728 19.2%
2015 28.32 605th 835 27.5%
2016 26.66 639th 870 26.6%
2017 16.53 710th 877 19.0%
2018 21.62 654th 861 24.0%
2019 20.34 681st 891 23.6%
2021 11.43 701st 797 12.0%
2022 14.17 735th 883 16.8%
2023 12.35 768th 893 14.0%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Pottstown Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 8.89 180th 187 3.7%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Pottstown Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 12.33 790th 874 9.6%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Pottstown Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 15.65 641st 660 2.9%
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Rank History for African American students at Pottstown Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 22.58 363rd 421 13.8%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Pottstown Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 26.21 279th 362 22.9%
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Rank History for White students at Pottstown Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 7.98 652nd 681 4.3%
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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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by a parent
Thursday, March 17, 2011

Open Quote Good, clean facility. Caring & dedicated staff. Student body not all education oriented (some kids make it clear they don't want to be there). Array of extra activities for students, though conflicts can arise between activity meeting times. Pay for busing option, drive or walk is a bummer (depending on where you reside). It might be easy for average learners to get lost in shuffle (much attention focused on below and above average learners). Close Quote



Enrollment information for Pottstown Middle School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 318 77 4 21 0 n/a n/a 0 420
1989 413 111 6 30 0 n/a n/a 0 560
1990 397 137 5 29 0 n/a n/a 0 568
1991 398 164 2 38 0 n/a n/a 0 602
1992 409 152 3 39 0 n/a n/a 0 603
1993 430 164 0 38 2 n/a n/a 0 634
1994 425 155 0 36 5 n/a n/a 0 621
1995 415 184 0 51 2 n/a n/a 0 652
1996 415 184 0 51 2 n/a n/a 0 652
1997 447 214 3 49 3 n/a n/a 0 716
1998 460 232 8 48 2 n/a n/a 0 750
1999 451 230 11 48 2 n/a n/a 0 742
2000 294 147 4 30 1 n/a n/a 0 476
2001 314 136 3 30 1 n/a n/a 0 484
2002 441 264 6 47 0 n/a n/a 0 758
2003 441 264 6 47 0 n/a n/a 0 758
2004 414 273 5 52 0 n/a n/a 0 744
2005 404 266 5 59 0 n/a n/a 0 734
2006 365 294 6 56 0 n/a n/a 0 721
2007 367 300 5 54 0 n/a n/a 0 726
2008 336 272 6 64 1 n/a n/a 0 679
2009 328 263 5 69 4 n/a n/a 0 669
2010 282 263 4 66 2 n/a n/a 0 617
2011 262 263 8 68 2 0 0 0 603
2012 257 291 10 74 1 0 8 0 641
2013 252 260 7 99 0 0 56 0 674
2014 337 352 9 150 1 0 82 0 931
2015 341 344 4 152 2 0 78 0 921
2016 325 332 9 144 3 1 93 0 907
2017 335 380 7 138 3 0 97 0 960
2018 319 349 7 138 1 1 120 0 935
2019 322 339 11 156 1 2 138 0 969
2020 298 309 10 192 1 1 145 0 956
2021 298 326 11 197 2 1 137 0 972
2022 303 341 12 225 3 1 125 0 1010
2023 269 327 8 211 1 0 99 0 915

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 Pottstown Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 420 32.6 12.8 n/a
1989 560 42.9 13.0 n/a
1990 568 41.4 13.7 0
1991 602 49.4 12.1 n/a
1992 603 49.5 12.1 n/a
1993 634 31.0 20.5 n/a
1994 621 28.0 22.2 n/a
1995 652 39.6 16.5 n/a
1996 652 39.6 16.5 n/a
1997 716 43.0 16.7 n/a
1998 750 48.0 15.6 n/a
1999 742 50.0 14.8 n/a
2000 476 50.0 9.5 0
2001 484 50.0 9.7 47.5
2002 758 50.9 14.9 47
2003 758 50.9 14.9 47
2004 744 51.0 14.6 42.6
2005 734 49.5 14.8 48.5
2006 721 49.4 14.6 53.5
2007 726 50.9 14.3 55
2008 679 60.2 11.3 56.7
2009 669 62.6 10.7 59.6
2010 617 61.4 10.0 64
2011 603 58.4 10.3 68.7
2012 641 58.0 11.0 71.6
2013 674 56.0 12.0 72
2014 931 66.3 14.0 75.6
2015 921 69.0 13.3 99.7
2016 907 67.0 13.5 100
2017 960 72.4 13.2 99.6
2018 935 69.3 13.4 100
2019 969 67.9 14.2 100
2020 956 69.9 13.6 100
2021 972 68.3 14.2 99.7
2022 1010 71.3 14.1 99.5
2023 915 71.8 12.7 99.9

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 Pottstown Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 420 32.6 12.8 n/a
1989 560 42.9 13.0 n/a
1990 568 41.4 13.7 0
1991 602 49.4 12.1 n/a
1992 603 49.5 12.1 n/a
1993 634 31.0 20.5 n/a
1994 621 28.0 22.2 n/a
1995 652 39.6 16.5 n/a
1996 652 39.6 16.5 n/a
1997 716 43.0 16.7 n/a
1998 750 48.0 15.6 n/a
1999 742 50.0 14.8 n/a
2000 476 50.0 9.5 0
2001 484 50.0 9.7 47.5
2002 758 50.9 14.9 47
2003 758 50.9 14.9 47
2004 744 51.0 14.6 42.6
2005 734 49.5 14.8 48.5
2006 721 49.4 14.6 53.5
2007 726 50.9 14.3 55
2008 679 60.2 11.3 56.7
2009 669 62.6 10.7 59.6
2010 617 61.4 10.0 64
2011 603 58.4 10.3 68.7
2012 641 58.0 11.0 71.6
2013 674 56.0 12.0 72
2014 931 66.3 14.0 75.6
2015 921 69.0 13.3 99.7
2016 907 67.0 13.5 100
2017 960 72.4 13.2 99.6
2018 935 69.3 13.4 100
2019 969 67.9 14.2 100
2020 956 69.9 13.6 100
2021 972 68.3 14.2 99.7
2022 1010 71.3 14.1 99.5
2023 915 71.8 12.7 99.9

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 Pottstown Middle School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $745 (4.6%) $15,531 (95.4%) $16,276
2020 $1,070 (7.3%) $13,611 (92.7%) $14,682
2021 $1,645 (11.1%) $13,185 (88.9%) $14,830
2022 $1,798 (10.9%) $14,717 (89.1%) $16,515

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Pottstown Middle School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 681st of 891 Middle schoolsRanks 768th of 893 Middle schools
 9.6%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
5th Grade Math (Pottstown Middle School)19.211.5
 7.7%
   5th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)4342.7
 0.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Pottstown Middle School)39.924
 15.9%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)58.553.6
 4.9%
6th Grade Math (Pottstown Middle School)19.310.6
 8.7%
   6th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)3936.4
 2.6%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Pottstown Middle School)41.625.5
 16.1%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)6355.6
 7.4%
7th Grade Math (Pottstown Middle School)15.99.5
 6.4%
   7th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)38.233.2
 5%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Pottstown Middle School)36.622.5
 14.1%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)60.554.5
 6%
8th Grade Math (Pottstown Middle School)10.54.7
 5.8%
   8th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)32.226
 6.2%
8th Grade Science (Pottstown Middle School)35.429.8
 5.6%
   8th Grade Science (Pennsylvania)58.257
 1.2%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Pottstown Middle School)39.320.2
 19.1%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)57.952.8
 5.1%
All Grades Math (Pottstown Middle School)16.39.3
 7%
   All Grades Math (Pennsylvania)42.439.3
 3.1%
All Grades Science (Pottstown Middle School)35.429.8
 5.6%
   All Grades Science (Pennsylvania)6865.6
 2.4%
All Grades English Language Arts (Pottstown Middle School)39.323.1
 16.2%
   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 Students969915
 5.6%
African American339327
 3.5%
American Indian11
Asian118
 27.3%
Hispanic156211
 35.3%
Pacific Islander20
 100%
White322269
 16.5%
Two or More Races13899
 28.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients100%99.9%
 0.1%


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Students at Pottstown Middle School are 36% African American, 29% White, 23% Hispanic, 11% Two or more races.

In the 2022-23 school year, 915 students attended Pottstown Middle School.

Students who attend Pottstown Middle School usually go on to attend Pottstown Senior High School

Pottstown Middle School ranks in the bottom 14.0% of Pennsylvania middle schools.


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