SA
Middle Schools

Blockson Middle School

Norristown Area SD · Montgomery County

1/10
#472
Rank 472 out of 520
Top 91%
English Language Arts1/10 · #480 · 8th percentile
Mathematics2/10 · #459 · 12th percentile
Science1/10 · #437 · 7th percentile

English Language Arts

Math Trend

Science Trend

School Overview

Blockson Middle School serves students in Norristown, a historically rich city in Montgomery County that sits along the Schuylkill River just outside Philadelphia's suburbs. Families here tend to be deeply rooted in the community, and the school reflects the diverse, working-class character of the area. For families looking at middle school options in the Norristown district, it's worth exploring what support resources and extracurriculars are available, as academic performance scores suggest there may be room for growth compared to neighboring districts.

Student Demographics

636 students tested · 2024-25 school year

Ethnicity

Hispanic
375 (59%)
African American
164 (26%)
Multiple Races
56 (9%)
White
37 (6%)
Other
4 (1%)

Key Indicators

English Learners145 (23%)
Socioeconomically Disadvantaged497 (78%)
Students with Disabilities88 (14%)

Staff & Teachers(2024-25)

695
Enrollment
47.6
Teachers (FTE)
14.6:1
Student-Staff Ratio