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Arcola Intrmd School vs. Perkiomen Valley Ms-west

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School Overview

School
Arcola Intrmd School
40001a Eagleville Road
Norristown, PA 19403
: 
7/
10
Top 50%
Perkiomen Valley Ms-west
200 Big Road
Zieglerville, PA 19492
: 
9/
10
Top 20%
Top Rankings
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Perkiomen Valley Ms-west ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
Overview
Serving 654 students in grades 7-8, Arcola Intrmd School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 41% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 71% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Serving 507 students in grades 6-8, Perkiomen Valley Ms-west ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 48% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 78% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
7-8
6-8
Total Students
654 students
507 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Arcola Intrmd School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Perkiomen Valley Ms-west over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
50% | 50%
48% | 52%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Arcola Intrmd School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Perkiomen Valley Ms-west.
Total Classroom Teachers
59 teachers
46 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Arcola Intrmd School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Perkiomen Valley Ms-west over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Arcola Intrmd School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Methacton School District and the state of Pennsylvania, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Perkiomen Valley Ms-west with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Perkiomen Valley School District and the state of Pennsylvania, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Test Scores

#913 out of 2733 schools in PA
(Top 50%)
#544 out of 2733 schools in PA
(Top 20%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Arcola Intrmd School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Perkiomen Valley Ms-west, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
41%
(Top 50% in PA)
48%
(Top 50% in PA)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Arcola Intrmd School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Methacton School District and Pennsylvania public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Perkiomen Valley Ms-west who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Perkiomen Valley School District and Pennsylvania public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
71%
(Top 30% in PA)(21-22 School Year Data)
78%
(Top 10% in PA)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Arcola Intrmd School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Methacton School District and Pennsylvania public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Perkiomen Valley Ms-west who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Perkiomen Valley School District and Pennsylvania public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
72%
(Top 50% in PA)(21-22 School Year Data)
70-74%
(Top 50% in PA)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Arcola Intrmd School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Methacton School District and Pennsylvania public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Perkiomen Valley Ms-west who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Perkiomen Valley School District and Pennsylvania public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Arcola Intrmd School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Perkiomen Valley Ms-west by grade.
Grade 6 Students
-
167
Grade 7 Students
314
180
Grade 8 Students
340
160

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
13%
4%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Arcola Intrmd School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Methacton School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Perkiomen Valley Ms-west, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Perkiomen Valley School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hispanic
7%
6%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Arcola Intrmd School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Methacton School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Perkiomen Valley Ms-west, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Perkiomen Valley School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Black
6%
5%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Arcola Intrmd School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Methacton School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Perkiomen Valley Ms-west, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Perkiomen Valley School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% White
68%
82%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Arcola Intrmd School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Methacton School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Perkiomen Valley Ms-west, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Perkiomen Valley School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
3%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Arcola Intrmd School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Methacton School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Perkiomen Valley Ms-west, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Perkiomen Valley School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
0.51
0.32
This chart showcases the diversity score of Arcola Intrmd School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Methacton School District and Pennsylvania, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Perkiomen Valley Ms-west, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Perkiomen Valley School District and Pennsylvania, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
21%
26%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Arcola Intrmd School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Methacton School District and Pennsylvania, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Perkiomen Valley Ms-west, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Perkiomen Valley School District and Pennsylvania, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
2%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Arcola Intrmd School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Methacton School District and Pennsylvania, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Perkiomen Valley Ms-west, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Perkiomen Valley School District and Pennsylvania, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
 
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