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Derry Area Middle School

Derry Area SD · Westmoreland County · 994 North Chestnut St Ext, Derry, PA 15627.0

(724)694-8231

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7/10
#206
Rank 206 out of 520
Top 39%
English Language Arts7/10 · #167 · 68th percentile
Mathematics6/10 · #213 · 59th percentile
Science5/10 · #250 · 47th percentile

English Language Arts

Math Trend

Science Trend

School Overview

Derry Area Middle School sits in the small borough of Derry, a quiet working-class community in Westmoreland County where families tend to put down roots and stay. The school performs solidly above the state middle in English and holds its own in math, making it a reasonable fit for families who value a close-knit environment over a hypercompetitive academic scene. Life here moves at a small-town pace — Friday night sports matter, neighbors know each other, and the school tends to reflect that same sense of community loyalty.

Student Demographics

422 students tested · 2024-25 school year

Ethnicity

White
384 (91%)
Multiple Races
21 (5%)
African American
10 (2%)
Hispanic
7 (2%)

Key Indicators

English Learners1 (0%)
Socioeconomically Disadvantaged199 (47%)
Students with Disabilities84 (20%)

Staff & Teachers(2024-25)

440
Enrollment
39.1
Teachers (FTE)
11.2:1
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 Programs3/10 · #364 · 30th percentile

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

Nearby Libraries

No programs found