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Black Rock Middle School

Lower Merion SD · Montgomery County · 1860 W Montgomery Ave, Villanova, PA 19085.0

(484)418-2222

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10/10
#5
Rank 5 out of 520
Top 1%
English Language Arts10/10 · #8 · 99th percentile
Mathematics10/10 · #3 · 100th percentile
Science10/10 · #15 · 97th percentile

English Language Arts

Math Trend

Science Trend

School Overview

Tucked into the leafy, affluent Main Line corridor of Villanova, Black Rock Middle School serves a community where academic expectations run high and the school more than rises to meet them — sitting among the very top middle schools in all of Pennsylvania. Families drawn to the area tend to value rigorous academics alongside a strong sense of community, and Lower Merion School District has a long reputation for delivering both. Life here means tree-lined streets, easy access to Philadelphia, and a school environment where strong math and English performance aren't the exception — they're the norm.

Student Demographics

1,005 students tested · 2024-25 school year

Ethnicity

White
637 (63%)
Asian
108 (11%)
African American
101 (10%)
Multiple Races
96 (10%)
Hispanic
63 (6%)

Key Indicators

English Learners23 (2%)
Socioeconomically Disadvantaged145 (14%)
Students with Disabilities234 (23%)

Staff & Teachers(2024-25)

1,077
Enrollment
92.3
Teachers (FTE)
11.7:1
Student-Staff Ratio

Community Enrichment Programs

This supplementary score measures the availability of enrichment programs — such as tutoring, music, dance, sports, and arts — within 3 miles of the school. Schools in communities with more diverse and accessible programs score higher.

Nearby Programs8/10 · #141 · 73rd percentile

106 programs within 3 miles. Ranked among Middle Schools in Pennsylvania.

Nearby Libraries

No programs found