Lower Macungie Middle School

Summary:

Lower Macungie Middle School is a public middle school serving 1,043 students in grades 6-8 in the East Penn School District located in Macungie, PA. The school has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger and ranks 156th out of 891 Pennsylvania middle schools for the 2023-2024 school year.

Lower Macungie Middle School stands out for its exceptional academic performance. The school consistently scores well above the state average on PSSA tests, with 67.1% of students proficient or better in ELA and 41.7% in math, compared to state averages of 53% and 40.4% respectively. The school also excels in serving its diverse student population, ranking highly for the performance of African American, Hispanic, multi-racial, and students with disabilities. Additionally, the school maintains very low dropout rates, ranging from 0.1% to 1.6% over the past few years, significantly better than the state average.

When compared to nearby middle schools, Lower Macungie Middle School outperforms Eyer Middle School (also in the East Penn School District) on most metrics, including test scores and subgroup performance. The school's higher spending per student ($18,862 in 2021-2022) compared to the state average suggests that the district is investing resources effectively to support student learning and achievement. Overall, Lower Macungie Middle School is a high-performing school that consistently delivers an excellent education to its diverse student population.


Detail:

Public 6-8

 6299 Lower Macungie Road
       Macungie, PA  18062


(610) 395-8593

District: East Penn School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
156th of 891 Pennsylvania Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $18,862 Help


Students who attend Lower Macungie Middle School usually attend:

High:    Emmaus High School

Feeder schools for Lower Macungie Middle School:

Elementary:    Alburtis Elementary School
    Jefferson Elementary School
    Lincoln Elementary School
    Wescosville Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio:  12.3 Help
Number of students:  1,076

Racial breakdown:

White:
62.8%
Hispanic:
23.0%
Two or more races:
6.0%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  39.4% Help


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Compare Details Lower Macungie Middle School ranks better than 82.5% of middle schools in Pennsylvania. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 78.47. (See more...)
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The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (62.8%), Hispanic (23%), two or more races (6%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 39.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Lower Macungie Middle School is 12.3. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Lower Macungie Middle School is $18,862.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Lower Macungie Middle School:

SchoolDigger ranks Lower Macungie Middle School 156th of 891 Pennsylvania public middle schools. (See Lower Macungie Middle School in the ranking list.)

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East Penn School District:

SchoolDigger ranks East Penn School District 131st of 610 Pennsylvania school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Lower Macungie Middle School

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Rank History for all students at Lower Macungie Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 78.22 139th 643 78.4%
2004 82.95 91st 663 86.3%
2005 77.70 161st 687 76.6%
2006 71.97 203rd 736 72.4%
2007 72.35 194th 749 74.1%
2008 68.16 258th 753 65.7%
2009 69.49 234th 770 69.6%
2010 68.75 262nd 805 67.5%
2011 69.36 269th 825 67.4%
2012 73.29 228th 834 72.7%
2013 63.79 330th 758 56.5%
2014 58.88 355th 728 51.2%
2015 62.99 308th 835 63.1%
2016 69.86 261st 870 70.0%
2017 73.55 216th 877 75.4%
2018 69.18 262nd 861 69.6%
2019 66.01 307th 891 65.5%
2021 65.32 252nd 797 68.4%
2022 62.45 323rd 883 63.4%
2023 75.34 194th 893 78.3%
2024 78.47 156th 891 82.5%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Lower Macungie Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 74.39 42nd 187 77.5%
2024 73.43 47th 199 76.4%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Lower Macungie Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 64.86 264th 874 69.8%
2024 64.61 263rd 877 70.0%
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Rank History for Female students at Lower Macungie Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 72.65 203rd 860 76.4%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Lower Macungie Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 72.02 108th 660 83.6%
2024 81.22 67th 672 90.0%
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Rank History for Male students at Lower Macungie Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 81.01 125th 870 85.6%
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Rank History for Asian students at Lower Macungie Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 24.30 119th 144 17.4%
2024 43.21 93rd 145 35.9%
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Rank History for African American students at Lower Macungie Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 77.33 55th 421 86.9%
2024 76.66 64th 408 84.3%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Lower Macungie Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 78.51 52nd 362 85.6%
2024 71.66 72nd 362 80.1%
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Rank History for White students at Lower Macungie Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 71.15 154th 681 77.4%
2024 79.69 94th 673 86.0%
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Data source: test scores: Pennsylvania Dept of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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by a student
Thursday, March 16, 2023

Open Quote The teachers are very nice, but they make sure you learn what they are trying to teach you. When a student does something bad, the teachers get very mad at you. I would say that the school is a very well educated and organized school. There are lots of different activities and clubs you could do. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Lower Macungie Middle School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1999 897 7 31 9 0 n/a n/a 0 944
2000 906 14 46 16 0 n/a n/a 0 982
2001 931 24 46 15 1 n/a n/a 0 1017
2002 1025 25 27 23 2 n/a n/a 0 1102
2003 1025 25 27 23 2 n/a n/a 0 1102
2004 1000 20 54 33 0 n/a n/a 0 1107
2005 1011 27 56 36 0 n/a n/a 0 1130
2006 972 50 63 49 0 n/a n/a 0 1134
2007 949 64 69 67 0 n/a n/a 0 1149
2008 908 65 57 74 0 n/a n/a 0 1104
2009 853 56 54 78 1 n/a n/a 0 1042
2010 846 58 53 91 1 n/a n/a 0 1049
2011 849 57 60 85 0 0 1 0 1052
2012 871 59 61 75 2 0 6 0 1074
2013 844 66 60 92 1 0 15 0 1078
2014 821 69 55 109 1 0 13 0 1068
2015 859 63 65 127 0 0 20 0 1134
2016 855 57 65 140 0 0 17 0 1134
2017 862 57 67 147 0 0 29 0 1162
2018 803 55 62 176 0 2 43 0 1141
2019 809 66 61 181 0 3 58 0 1178
2020 730 74 38 191 0 3 73 0 1109
2021 722 72 41 208 0 4 73 0 1120
2022 697 71 30 211 1 3 75 0 1088
2023 650 59 38 226 0 1 69 0 1043
2024 676 48 38 248 1 0 65 0 1076

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Lower Macungie Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1999 944 51.5 18.3 n/a
2000 982 58.5 16.8 6.8
2001 1017 58.5 17.4 7
2002 1102 65.0 17.0 8.9
2003 1102 65.0 17.0 8.9
2004 1107 69.0 16.0 0
2005 1130 74.0 15.3 8.7
2006 1134 77.0 14.7 0
2007 1149 76.0 15.1 16.6
2008 1104 76.9 14.4 20.8
2009 1042 77.6 13.4 17.9
2010 1049 76.6 13.6 24.4
2011 1052 76.6 13.7 25.3
2012 1074 77.7 13.8 27.4
2013 1078 75.6 14.2 31.4
2014 1068 72.5 14.7 29.6
2015 1134 70.0 16.2 30.2
2016 1134 70.0 16.2 30
2017 1162 69.5 16.7 31.2
2018 1141 71.5 15.9 33.6
2019 1178 73.6 15.9 34.8
2020 1109 75.8 14.6 33.2
2021 1120 75.8 14.7 34.2
2022 1088 75.9 14.3 32.9
2023 1043 83.8 12.4 35.9
2024 1076 87.1 12.3 39.4

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Lower Macungie Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1999 944 51.5 18.3 n/a
2000 982 58.5 16.8 6.8
2001 1017 58.5 17.4 7
2002 1102 65.0 17.0 8.9
2003 1102 65.0 17.0 8.9
2004 1107 69.0 16.0 0
2005 1130 74.0 15.3 8.7
2006 1134 77.0 14.7 0
2007 1149 76.0 15.1 16.6
2008 1104 76.9 14.4 20.8
2009 1042 77.6 13.4 17.9
2010 1049 76.6 13.6 24.4
2011 1052 76.6 13.7 25.3
2012 1074 77.7 13.8 27.4
2013 1078 75.6 14.2 31.4
2014 1068 72.5 14.7 29.6
2015 1134 70.0 16.2 30.2
2016 1134 70.0 16.2 30
2017 1162 69.5 16.7 31.2
2018 1141 71.5 15.9 33.6
2019 1178 73.6 15.9 34.8
2020 1109 75.8 14.6 33.2
2021 1120 75.8 14.7 34.2
2022 1088 75.9 14.3 32.9
2023 1043 83.8 12.4 35.9
2024 1076 87.1 12.3 39.4

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Lower Macungie Middle School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $261 (1.8%) $14,415 (98.2%) $14,676
2020 $276 (1.8%) $15,238 (98.2%) $15,513
2021 $276 (1.8%) $15,027 (98.2%) $15,302
2022 $220 (1.2%) $18,642 (98.8%) $18,862

Data source: Pennsylvania Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Lower Macungie Middle School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 307th of 891 Middle schoolsRanks 194th of 893 Middle schools
 12.7%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
6th Grade Math (Lower Macungie Middle School)38.643.1
 4.5%
   6th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)3936.4
 2.6%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Lower Macungie Middle School)73.969.8
 4.1%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)6355.6
 7.4%
7th Grade Math (Lower Macungie Middle School)36.643.2
 6.6%
   7th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)38.233.2
 5%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Lower Macungie Middle School)6865.1
 2.9%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)60.554.5
 6%
8th Grade Math (Lower Macungie Middle School)3029.6
 0.4%
   8th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)32.226
 6.2%
8th Grade Science (Lower Macungie Middle School)62.766
 3.3%
   8th Grade Science (Pennsylvania)58.257
 1.2%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Lower Macungie Middle School)68.664.8
 3.8%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)57.952.8
 5.1%
All Grades Math (Lower Macungie Middle School)3538.6
 3.6%
   All Grades Math (Pennsylvania)42.439.3
 3.1%
All Grades Science (Lower Macungie Middle School)62.766
 3.3%
   All Grades Science (Pennsylvania)6865.6
 2.4%
All Grades English Language Arts (Lower Macungie Middle School)70.266.5
 3.7%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)60.953.8
 7.1%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students11781043
 11.5%
African American6659
 10.6%
American Indian00
Asian6138
 37.7%
Hispanic181226
 24.9%
Pacific Islander31
 66.7%
White809650
 19.7%
Two or More Races5869
 19%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients34.8%35.9%
 1.1%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Lower Macungie Middle School

Students who attend Lower Macungie Middle School usually go on to attend Emmaus High School

Students at Lower Macungie Middle School are 63% White, 23% Hispanic, 6% Two or more races, 4% African American, 4% Asian.

Lower Macungie Middle School ranks 156th of 891 Pennsylvania middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

In the 2023-24 school year, 1,076 students attended Lower Macungie Middle School.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Pennsylvania Department of Education.

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