Serving 323 students in grades 6-8, Brandywine Heights Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 34% (which was lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 66% (which was higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 62%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 was lower than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
323 students
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(15-16)34%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(15-16)66%
62%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
American Indian
(15-16)n/a
n/a
Asian
(15-16)n/a
4%
Hispanic
(15-16)3%
10%
Black
(15-16)n/a
15%
White
(15-16)97%
68%
Hawaiian
(15-16)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(15-16)n/a
3%
Eligible for Free Lunch
25%
60%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% PA state average), while 66% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 62% PA state average).
How many students attend Brandywine Heights Middle School?
323 students attend Brandywine Heights Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
97% of Brandywine Heights Middle School students are White, and 3% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Brandywine Heights Middle School?
Brandywine Heights Middle School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Brandywine Heights Middle School offer ?
Brandywine Heights Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Brandywine Heights Middle School part of?
Brandywine Heights Middle School is part of Brandywine Heights Area School District.
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