Charles F Patton Middle School vs. E N Peirce Middle School
Should you attend Charles F Patton Middle School or E N Peirce Middle School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Charles F Patton Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Student Attention
E N Peirce Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Overview
Serving 915 students in grades 6-8, Charles F Patton Middle School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 85% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Serving 1,018 students in grades 6-8, E N Peirce Middle School ranks in the top 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 is 38% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Grades Offered
6-8
6-8
Total Students
915 students
1,018 students
% Male | % Female
55% | 45%
52% | 48%
Total Classroom Teachers
78 teachers
85 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#405 out of 2733 schools in PA
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
#1036 out of 2733 schools in PA
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
55%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
85%
70%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
84%
72%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 6 Students
279
344
Grade 7 Students
315
317
Grade 8 Students
321
357
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
18%
9%
% Hispanic
5%
13%
% Black
2%
4%
% White
72%
70%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
4%
Diversity Score
0.45
0.49
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
7%
18%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
1%
