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E N Peirce Middle School

Q: Is E N Peirce Middle School a good school?

E N Peirce Middle School ranks 135 th of 873 Pennsylvania middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Public Grades 6-8

135^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 873 Pennsylvania Middle Schools

Better than 85% of Pennsylvania middle schools

Summary

E N Peirce Middle School is a high-performing public middle school located in West Chester, Pennsylvania, serving grades 6-8 with a total enrollment of 1,005 students. The school is part of the West Chester Area School District, which is ranked 81 out of 606 school districts in the state and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

E N Peirce Middle School consistently ranks among the top middle schools in Pennsylvania, with PSSA test scores that are generally higher than the state and district averages across all grades and subjects. The school's performance is particularly strong in English Language Arts, with 6th and 7th-grade students outperforming the district and state averages by a significant margin. Additionally, the school has very low dropout rates, ranging from 0.0% to 1.6% over the past few years, which are significantly lower than the state and district averages.

When compared to other nearby middle schools, such as Scott Middle School, Tredyffrin-Easttown Middle School, and North Brandywine Middle School, E N Peirce Middle School generally outperforms its peers in academic achievement, particularly in English Language Arts. This suggests that the school may be providing a higher-quality educational experience than some of its neighbors. The school's increasing per-student spending and favorable student-teacher ratio indicate a strong commitment to providing students with the resources and support they need to succeed.

1,040

Students ?

11.7

Student/teacher ratio ?

$19,094

Per pupil spending ?

19%

Free/discounted lunch ?

1314 Burke Rd
West Chester, PA 19380-1114

(484) 266-2500

District: West Chester Area School District

Students who attend E N Peirce Middle School usually attend:

High:

West Chester Henderson High School

Feeder schools for E N Peirce Middle School:

Elementary:	East Bradford Elementary School
	Hillsdale Elementary School
	Mary C Howse Elementary School

Racial breakdown:

White:

71.2%

Hispanic:

11.9%

Asian:

9.4%

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At a glance

▼ Ranking trend: Declining — 94th percentile in 2015 → 85th in 2025

Strengths

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

✓Ranks in the top 15% of Pennsylvania middle schools

✓Small classes — about 12 students per teacher

Worth a look

!Ranking has slipped — down 9 percentile points since 2015

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

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school56%

District avg60%

Pennsylvania avg45%

135^th of 873

Pennsylvania public middle schools ?

Top 15%▼ down 10 pts since 2015

From top 6% (2015) to top 15% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

1^st of 3Middle Schools in the West Chester Area School District

81^st of 606West Chester Area 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	80.2	135 of 873	84.5%	★★★★☆
2024	77.9	161 of 891	81.9%	★★★★☆
2023	79.3	155 of 893	82.6%	★★★★☆
2022	82.4	119 of 883	86.5%	★★★★☆
2021	83.6	92 of 797	88.5%	★★★★☆
2019	85.5	97 of 891	89.1%	★★★★☆
2018	86.9	82 of 861	90.5%	★★★★★
2017	89.5	61 of 877	93.0%	★★★★★
2016	89.4	56 of 870	93.6%	★★★★★
2015	89.9	47 of 835	94.4%	★★★★★
2014	85.7	40 of 728	94.5%	★★★★★
2013	85.3	46 of 758	93.9%	★★★★★
2012	85.7	42 of 834	95.0%	★★★★★
2011	85.1	53 of 825	93.6%	★★★★★
2010	86.2	37 of 805	95.4%	★★★★★
2009	82.6	80 of 770	89.6%	★★★★☆
2008	85.3	61 of 753	91.9%	★★★★★
2007	82.1	72 of 749	90.4%	★★★★★
2006	85.3	53 of 736	92.8%	★★★★★
2005	87.2	64 of 687	90.7%	★★★★★
2004	88.8	43 of 663	93.5%	★★★★★
2003	82.9	92 of 643	85.7%	★★★★☆

African American

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Pennsylvania percentile	Rating
2024	74.2	75 of 408	81.6%	★★★★☆
2023	84.7	38 of 421	91.0%	★★★★★

Asian

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Pennsylvania percentile	Rating
2025	69.5	48 of 138	65.2%	★★★☆☆
2024	64.7	60 of 145	58.6%	★★★☆☆
2023	63.2	67 of 144	53.5%	★★★☆☆

Disabled

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Pennsylvania percentile	Rating
2025	63.6	138 of 643	78.5%	★★★★☆
2024	52.0	248 of 672	63.1%	★★★☆☆
2023	74.0	91 of 660	86.2%	★★★★☆

English Language Learner

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Pennsylvania percentile	Rating
2024	29.1	116 of 150	22.7%	★☆☆☆☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Pennsylvania percentile	Rating
2025	75.2	161 of 835	80.7%	★★★★☆
2024	76.6	159 of 860	81.5%	★★★★☆

Hispanic

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Pennsylvania percentile	Rating
2025	59.2	106 of 348	69.5%	★★★☆☆
2024	50.2	165 of 362	54.4%	★★★☆☆
2023	46.9	180 of 362	50.3%	★★★☆☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Pennsylvania percentile	Rating
2025	51.9	381 of 843	54.8%	★★★☆☆
2024	36.9	569 of 877	35.1%	★★☆☆☆
2023	43.2	510 of 874	41.6%	★★☆☆☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Pennsylvania percentile	Rating
2025	81.9	113 of 839	86.5%	★★★★☆
2024	76.1	172 of 870	80.2%	★★★★☆

Multi-racial

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Pennsylvania percentile	Rating
2025	76.9	34 of 174	80.5%	★★★★☆
2024	63.7	67 of 199	66.3%	★★★☆☆
2023	64.2	58 of 187	69.0%	★★★☆☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Pennsylvania percentile	Rating
2025	69.9	152 of 649	76.6%	★★★★☆
2024	69.5	156 of 673	76.8%	★★★★☆
2023	74.3	131 of 681	80.8%	★★★★☆

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)

Male (2025)87th percentile~ school

African American (2024)82nd percentile~ school

Female (2025)81st percentile-4 vs school

Multi-racial (2025)80th percentile-4 vs school

Disabled (2025)79th percentile-6 vs school

White (2025)77th percentile-8 vs school

Hispanic (2025)70th percentile-15 vs school

Asian (2025)65th percentile-19 vs school

Low Socio Economic Status (2025)55th percentile-30 vs school

English Language Learner (2024)23rd percentile-59 vs school

By subject vs Pennsylvania (2024-2025) ?

English Language Arts65%+17 vs state

Math46%+4 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 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
E N Peirce Middle School	Public	6-8	1314 Burke Rd	West Chester	19380	Chester County	West Chester Area School District	No	No	No	No	(484) 266-2500	1,040	88	11.7	19.0%	740 (71.2%)	30 (2.9%)	124 (11.9%)	98 (9.4%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.1%)	47 (4.5%)	80.2	135^th of 873 public middle schools	84.5%		77.9	161^st of 891 public middle schools	81.9%	26	52.5	55.7	28.5	45.8	68.6	66.6	60.2	65.2	$19,094	$118	$18,976
J R Fugett Middle School	Public	6-8	500 Ellis Ln	West Chester	19380	Chester County	West Chester Area School District	No	No	No	No	(484) 266-2900	930	76	12.3	22.4%	614 (66.0%)	41 (4.4%)	103 (11.1%)	125 (13.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	47 (5.1%)	74.1	185^th of 873 public middle schools	78.8%		77.6	167^th of 891 public middle schools	81.3%	18	46.9	40.0	32.5	39.9	65.4	61.6	55.4	61.0	$19,772	$118	$19,654
Lionville Middle School	Public	7-8	550 W Uwchlan Ave	Exton	19341	Chester County	Downingtown Area School District	No	No	No	No	(610) 524-6300	1,045	76	13.7	13.7%	555 (53.1%)	35 (3.3%)	67 (6.4%)	326 (31.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	62 (5.9%)	92.2	56^th of 873 public middle schools	93.6%		88.5	75^th of 891 public middle schools	91.6%	19		57.4	54.4	55.9		71.3	69.7	70.6	$17,856	$284	$17,572
Great Valley 5/6 Center	Public	5-6	360 Swedesford Rd	Malvern	19355	Chester County	Great Valley School District	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(610) 699-1514	756	50	15.1		357 (47.2%)	25 (3.3%)	89 (11.8%)	246 (32.5%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.1%)	38 (5.0%)								(n/a)
Stetson Middle School	Public	6-8	1060 Wilmington Pike	West Chester	19382	Chester County	West Chester Area School District	No	No	No	No	(484) 266-2700	808	66	12.3	16.7%	612 (75.7%)	42 (5.2%)	67 (8.3%)	37 (4.6%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	49 (6.1%)	72.5	200^th of 873 public middle schools	77.1%		79.1	146^th of 891 public middle schools	83.6%	54	35.9	38.8	28.8	34.5	62.3	72.7	65.2	66.4	$19,860	$118	$19,742
Downingtown Middle School	Public	7-8	115 Rock Raymond Rd	Downingtown	19335	Chester County	Downingtown Area School District	No	No	No	No	(610) 518-0685	1,074	83	12.9	15.9%	789 (73.5%)	22 (2.0%)	67 (6.2%)	146 (13.6%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.2%)	48 (4.5%)	87	95^th of 873 public middle schools	89.1%		89.2	71^st of 891 public middle schools	92.0%	24		50.9	45.2	48.0		65.1	68.8	66.9	$17,913	$284	$17,629
Great Valley Middle School	Public	7-8	255 North Phoenixville Pike	Malvern	19355	Chester County	Great Valley School District	No	No	No	No	(610) 644-6440	754	60	12.5	32.1%	389 (51.6%)	26 (3.4%)	102 (13.5%)	206 (27.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	31 (4.1%)	92.5	53^rd of 873 public middle schools	93.9%		90	63^rd of 891 public middle schools	92.9%	10		65.8	51.0	58.6		76.3	65.4	71.1	$21,537	$318	$21,219
Marsh Creek Sixth Grade Center	Public	6	489 Dorlan Mill Road	Downingtown	19335	Chester County	Downingtown Area School District	No	No	No	No	(610) 269-8460	1,066	80	13.3	15.2%	667 (62.6%)	26 (2.4%)	48 (4.5%)	263 (24.7%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.2%)	60 (5.6%)								(n/a)	66.3			66.3	73.2			73.2	$17,785	$427	$17,358
North Brandywine Middle School	Public	6-7	256 Reeceville Rd	Coatesville	19320	Chester County	Coatesville Area School District	No	No	No	Yes	(412) 351-0698	274	28	9.7	137.6%	92 (33.6%)	87 (31.8%)	68 (24.8%)	5 (1.8%)	2 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	20 (7.3%)	26.8	623^rd of 873 public middle schools	28.6%					(n/a)	12.6	14.2		13.5	34.2	39.1		36.8	$22,262	$914	$21,347
Charles F Patton Middle School	Public	6-8	760 Unionville Road	Kennett Square	19348	Chester County	Unionville-Chadds Ford School District	No	No	No	No	(610) 347-2000	842	77	10.9	9.6%	622 (73.9%)	26 (3.1%)	33 (3.9%)	118 (14.0%)	2 (0.2%)	1 (0.1%)	40 (4.8%)	96.7	21^st of 873 public middle schools	97.6%		95.3	28^th of 891 public middle schools	96.9%	7	64.8	72.9	66.4	68.0	80.9	86.9	79.9	82.6	$16,929	$313	$16,615

Frequently Asked Questions about E N Peirce Middle School

How many students attend E N Peirce Middle School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 1,040 students attended E N Peirce Middle School.

What is the racial makeup of E N Peirce Middle School?

Students at E N Peirce Middle School are 71% White, 12% Hispanic, 9% Asian, 5% Two or more races, 3% African American.

Is E N Peirce Middle School a good school?

E N Peirce Middle School ranks 135^th of 873 Pennsylvania middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

What district is E N Peirce Middle School in?

West Chester Area School District

What high school do graduates of E N Peirce Middle School attend?

Students who attend E N Peirce Middle School usually go on to attend West Chester Henderson High School

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