Serving 502 students in grades 7-8, Armstrong 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 16% (which was lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 54% (which was lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 63%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 was higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
Total Students
502 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)16%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)54%
63%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
5%
Hispanic
14%
15%
Black
12%
14%
White
68%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
51%
60%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
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?
16% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% PA state average), while 54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 63% PA state average).
How many students attend Armstrong Middle School?
502 students attend Armstrong Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
68% of Armstrong Middle School students are White, 14% of students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Armstrong Middle School?
Armstrong Middle School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Armstrong Middle School offer ?
Armstrong Middle School offers enrollment in grades 7-8
What school district is Armstrong Middle School part of?
Armstrong Middle School is part of Bristol Township School District.
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