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Broughal Middle School

Public | 6-8 | 618 students

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5 stars

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Posted September 30, 2011

First and foremost, every school has fights. I attend Northeast and was once at Broughal for 6th and 7th grade. Northeast is no better than Broughal. Girls in Northeast wear shorter shorts than young ladies at Broughal. And this website isn't so good either, because you can't judge a school by what some students do, because its based on what the parents allow their sons and daughters to do. But in other words, Broughal is indeeed a good school. Not the best, but certainly not the worst. If you want to see terrible like how most are describing it, look at schools in Camden, NJ. Not that is a bad place overall. So before you say a school is bad, look at some others and see what the grass is like on the other side.


Posted March 30, 2011

For all of you trashing Broughal. Get a life. I myself am in that school. I am in 6th grade. . There is no school better than Broughal. Take it from me. Ive been in many schools. Broguhal is a nice place. The school is big and has many subjects. For all you saying the principal is never in with us. Think again. Our principal is usually with us. Not every day because he goes to a classroom everyday. Broughal is way better than East Hill and North East. So stop being haters and learn the hard facts.


Posted May 25, 2010

There is too much of the street brought into the school., and from what I have seen a dress code non existant.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted March 3, 2010

This is not a true rating ..Broughal is not a good school if your child is a true learner ,The principal isnt in tune with his student there not even a PTA at this school the guidance counselors are very helpful...
—Submitted by a parent


Posted June 7, 2009

Broughal is the best school ever!! I love it there and never want to leave. I am so sad at the end of every year because I have to say good-bye to my teachers. I love the teachers at Broughal and no matter what other people say I still love it there. So what if we don't ever have homework, do you know how hard we work during the day!?! And when I go to Liberty I'll prove that students from Broughal are the best! No one is better than Broughal!! :)
—Submitted by a student


Posted May 12, 2009

The teachers are wonderful and very dedicated, so are the principals, they have a wonderful orchestra and band ( they won 4 prizes last week), the do not have lot of HW as one of the reviews says, but they do work hard at school and the teachers have wonderful programs on each class, they do have great after school programs too. About fights, well , that happens in any school too, its nothing to do with the school particularly, they have a police officer and assistants, and the principal outside to keep an eye on the kids. I've seen fights myself, and they happened several blocks away from the school and there's nothing that the school can do about it. I also know, about fights inside the school, but they know perfectly how to handle that situation. Great school! Love it!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted May 11, 2009

I have a child that attends this school and can't wait to get her out. The teachers hardly ever give out HW the kids fight all the time. There is always a fight after school or even during .
—Submitted by a parent


Posted February 21, 2009

i think broughal is a great school .the teacher are wonderful ! the sports team is great. the kids are amazing
—Submitted by a parent


Posted November 17, 2008

This school is full of amazing students! They are wonderful!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted September 1, 2006

I think that broughal is an excellent school. the sports teams are great, the classes are very educational, and even though many think otherwise, I think its a wonderful school. The children are wonderful, too.
—Submitted by a student


Community ratings and reviews do not represent the views of GreatSchools nor does GreatSchools check their accuracy or verify the reviewers' identities. Use your discretion when evaluating these reviews.

About these ratings

The Community Rating is the school’s average rating from its community members (e.g., parents, students, and school staff). The highest possible rating is five stars; the lowest is one star.

The test results by subgroup show how the designated group of students is performing in comparison to the general population.
Math

The state average for Math was 77% in 2012.

149 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
68%

2011

 
 
60%

2010

 
 
55%

2009

 
 
55%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 69% in 2012.

149 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
45%

2011

 
 
44%

2010

 
 
39%

2009

 
 
39%
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Pennsylvania used the Pennsylvania System of State Assessments (PSSA) to test students in grades 3 through 8 and 11 in math and reading, in grades 5, 8 and 11 in writing, and in grades 4, 8 and 11 in science. The results for reading, writing, science and math are displayed on GreatSchools profiles. The PSSA is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Pennsylvania. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

See Pennsylvania's state standards

Source: Pennsylvania Department of Education

Math

The state average for Math was 80% in 2012.

184 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
56%

2011

 
 
51%

2010

 
 
59%

2009

 
 
59%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 76% in 2012.

184 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
53%

2011

 
 
40%

2010

 
 
52%

2009

 
 
43%
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Pennsylvania used the Pennsylvania System of State Assessments (PSSA) to test students in grades 3 through 8 and 11 in math and reading, in grades 5, 8 and 11 in writing, and in grades 4, 8 and 11 in science. The results for reading, writing, science and math are displayed on GreatSchools profiles. The PSSA is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Pennsylvania. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

See Pennsylvania's state standards

Source: Pennsylvania Department of Education

Math

The state average for Math was 76% in 2012.

155 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
53%

2011

 
 
55%

2010

 
 
62%

2009

 
 
48%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 80% in 2012.

154 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
50%

2011

 
 
57%

2010

 
 
64%

2009

 
 
58%
Science

The state average for Science was 60% in 2012.

152 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
24%

2011

 
 
26%

2010

 
 
22%

2009

 
 
19%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 73% in 2012.

155 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
50%

2011

 
 
53%

2010

 
 
63%

2009

 
 
45%
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Pennsylvania used the Pennsylvania System of State Assessments (PSSA) to test students in grades 3 through 8 and 11 in math and reading, in grades 5, 8 and 11 in writing, and in grades 4, 8 and 11 in science. The results for reading, writing, science and math are displayed on GreatSchools profiles. The PSSA is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Pennsylvania. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

See Pennsylvania's state standards

Source: Pennsylvania Department of Education

Math

All Students68%
Female70%
Male66%
Black64%
Asiann/a
Hispanic66%
Multi-ethnicn/a
White78%
Economically disadvantaged65%
Students with disabilities (IEP)21%
English language learners13%

Reading

All Students45%
Female49%
Male41%
Black48%
Asiann/a
Hispanic37%
Multi-ethnicn/a
White81%
Economically disadvantaged44%
Students with disabilities (IEP)16%
English language learners0%
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Pennsylvania used the Pennsylvania System of State Assessments (PSSA) to test students in grades 3 through 8 and 11 in math and reading, in grades 5, 8 and 11 in writing, and in grades 4, 8 and 11 in science. The results for reading, writing, science and math are displayed on GreatSchools profiles. The PSSA is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Pennsylvania. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

The different student groups are identified by the Pennsylvania Department of Education. If there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group in a school, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Pennsylvania's state standards

Source: Pennsylvania Department of Education

Math

All Students56%
Female64%
Male48%
Black63%
Asiann/a
Hispanic49%
Multi-ethnicn/a
White81%
Economically disadvantaged53%
Students with disabilities (IEP)20%
English language learners8%

Reading

All Students53%
Female55%
Male50%
Black50%
Asiann/a
Hispanic48%
Multi-ethnicn/a
White77%
Economically disadvantaged51%
Students with disabilities (IEP)13%
English language learners4%
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Pennsylvania used the Pennsylvania System of State Assessments (PSSA) to test students in grades 3 through 8 and 11 in math and reading, in grades 5, 8 and 11 in writing, and in grades 4, 8 and 11 in science. The results for reading, writing, science and math are displayed on GreatSchools profiles. The PSSA is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Pennsylvania. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

The different student groups are identified by the Pennsylvania Department of Education. If there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group in a school, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Pennsylvania's state standards

Source: Pennsylvania Department of Education

Math

All Students53%
Female58%
Male49%
Black67%
Asiann/a
Hispanic43%
Multi-ethnicn/a
White76%
Economically disadvantaged47%
Students with disabilities (IEP)16%
English language learners22%

Reading

All Students50%
Female57%
Male44%
Black56%
Asiann/a
Hispanic43%
Multi-ethnicn/a
White72%
Economically disadvantaged45%
Students with disabilities (IEP)13%
English language learners3%

Science

All Students24%
Female19%
Male27%
Black19%
Asiann/a
Hispanic15%
Multi-ethnicn/a
White67%
Economically disadvantaged19%
Students with disabilities (IEP)0%
English language learners0%

Writing

All Students50%
Female55%
Male46%
Black57%
Asiann/a
Hispanic40%
Multi-ethnicn/a
White75%
Economically disadvantaged46%
Students with disabilities (IEP)29%
English language learners24%
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Pennsylvania used the Pennsylvania System of State Assessments (PSSA) to test students in grades 3 through 8 and 11 in math and reading, in grades 5, 8 and 11 in writing, and in grades 4, 8 and 11 in science. The results for reading, writing, science and math are displayed on GreatSchools profiles. The PSSA is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Pennsylvania. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

The different student groups are identified by the Pennsylvania Department of Education. If there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group in a school, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Pennsylvania's state standards

Source: Pennsylvania Department of Education

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Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
Hispanic 67% 7%
White 16% 73%
Black 15% 16%
Asian/Pacific Islander 1% 3%
American Indian/Alaska Native 0% 0%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Attendance

  This school District averageState average
Attendance rate 92%N/A95%
Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2004-2005

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 13N/A15
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
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125 West Packer Ave
Bethlehem, PA 18015
Phone: (610) 866-5041

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