Serving 533 students in grades 6-8, South Brandywine 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 24% (which was lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 45% (which was lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 62%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 was equal to the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 54% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
533 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
41 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)24%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)45%
62%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
5%
Hispanic
22%
15%
Black
27%
14%
White
46%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
56%
60%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
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?
24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% PA state average), while 45% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 62% PA state average).
How many students attend South Brandywine Middle School?
533 students attend South Brandywine Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
46% of South Brandywine Middle School students are White, 27% of students are Black, 22% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of South Brandywine Middle School?
South Brandywine Middle School has a student ration of 13:1, which is equal to the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does South Brandywine Middle School offer ?
South Brandywine Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is South Brandywine Middle School part of?
South Brandywine Middle School is part of Coatesville Area School District.
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