Serving 796 students in grades 5-8, Bala-cynwyd Middle School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 65% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 86% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Asian and Black), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 5-8
- Enrollment: 796 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 37%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in PA
- Math Proficiency: 65% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 86% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 81% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Bala-cynwyd Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Student Attention
School Overview
Bala-cynwyd Middle School's student population of 796 students has declined by 24% over five school years.
The teacher population of 81 teachers has declined by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 5-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
796 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
81 teachers
Year Founded
1939
School Rankings
Bala-cynwyd Middle School ranks within the top 10% of all 2,733 schools in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Bala-cynwyd Middle School is 0.57, 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
#225 out of 2733 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
65%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
86%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
81%
57%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
13%
5%
Hispanic
5%
15%
Black
9%
14%
White
63%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
10%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
13%
60%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
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 Bala-cynwyd Middle School's ranking?
Bala-cynwyd Middle School is ranked #225 out of 2,733 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What schools are Bala-cynwyd Middle School often compared to?
Bala-cynwyd Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Welsh Valley Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
65% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% PA state average), while 86% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
How many students attend Bala-cynwyd Middle School?
796 students attend Bala-cynwyd Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
63% of Bala-cynwyd Middle School students are White, 13% of students are Asian, 10% of students are Two or more races, 9% of students are Black, and 5% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Bala-cynwyd Middle School?
Bala-cynwyd Middle School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Bala-cynwyd Middle School offer ?
Bala-cynwyd Middle School offers enrollment in grades 5-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Bala-cynwyd Middle School part of?
Bala-cynwyd Middle School is part of Lower Merion School District.
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