Serving 946 students in grades 5-8, Poquessing 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 is 35% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 56% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 5-8
- Enrollment: 946 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 24%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in PA
- Math Proficiency: 35% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 56% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 49% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Poquessing Middle School's student population of 946 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 56 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 5-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
946 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
56 teachers
School Rankings
Poquessing Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,733 schools in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Poquessing Middle School is 0.41, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1596 out of 2733 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
56%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
57%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
8%
5%
Hispanic
7%
15%
Black
1%
14%
White
76%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
42%
60%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Poquessing Middle School's ranking?
Poquessing Middle School is ranked #1596 out of 2,733 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What schools are Poquessing Middle School often compared to?
Poquessing Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Maple Point Middle School, Sandburg Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% PA state average), while 56% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
How many students attend Poquessing Middle School?
946 students attend Poquessing Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
76% of Poquessing Middle School students are White, 8% of students are Asian, 8% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Poquessing Middle School?
Poquessing Middle School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Poquessing Middle School offer ?
Poquessing Middle School offers enrollment in grades 5-8 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Poquessing Middle School part of?
Poquessing Middle School is part of Neshaminy School District.
School Reviews
5 3/23/2019
as a student I love the learning and counselors here and the teachers and the clubs here are really good Have a great year at poquessing
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