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Markle Intermediate School

Public | 6-8 | 940 students

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4 stars

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Posted February 23, 2011

I love this school. Not only have the teachers been excellent, but the school offers so many things to my child. I think it is so important for a child to be exposed to many things and this is the school that gives your child so many opportunities!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted October 14, 2010

We are new to the Glenville P.A area, coming from the Roslyn School District on Long Island, New York. Our son entered the eighth grade at the Markle Intermediate School this September. The transition for our son went very smoothly because of the wonderful staff here at Markle Intermediate School. Our son is getting high 90's grades and the academics and the Intermurials are wonderful. Our son Robert always has positive feedback when he comes home from school and looks very foward attending school. As a parent it has been such a positive experience. I can't thank the staff enough for making this possible and for the wonderful educators that they are. As a parent this is what we look for and we have peace of mind and no doubt that we chose such a great school district for our son to attend.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted October 11, 2010

They do good things for my kid!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted December 1, 2008

I am an alumni of this school district, class of 98. My 3 kids now go to this school. Southwestern continues to grow leaps and bounds, and always puts the students best interests first. I have gone to other schools and so have my children, but we are all glad to be back in a school didstrict who cares so much about the youth of America. People who knock this district and its teaching habits oviously have don't care about the future of their children.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted October 20, 2008

I have a child that just entered the school this year (2008). She really likes the school and all her teachers. I haven't seen or heard anything about the 'crime' listed by another reviewer! We have lived in the South Western district for over 7 years and love the elementary schools and it seems that the middle school will be just as great!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted January 18, 2008

I have only good things to say about this school. Keep up the good work!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted September 3, 2004

Classrooms have no windows. Overly strict with excessive homework for some, none for others. Oppressive environment. Leadership at the top does not want parent input or 'interference'
—Submitted by a parent


Posted August 10, 2004

The teachers are not the best. They dont like to stay after school and help you. Their is crime in and around the school and ever year it seems to get much worse.
—Submitted by a former 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.

316 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
93%

2011

 
 
91%

2010

 
 
91%

2009

 
 
86%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 69% in 2012.

315 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
79%

2011

 
 
75%

2010

 
 
76%

2009

 
 
75%
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.

277 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
95%

2011

 
 
86%

2010

 
 
89%

2009

 
 
87%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 76% in 2012.

278 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
85%

2011

 
 
80%

2010

 
 
81%

2009

 
 
74%
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.

310 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
88%

2011

 
 
83%

2010

 
 
88%

2009

 
 
78%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 80% in 2012.

310 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
86%

2011

 
 
88%

2010

 
 
89%

2009

 
 
84%
Science

The state average for Science was 60% in 2012.

309 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
67%

2011

 
 
67%

2010

 
 
62%

2009

 
 
50%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 73% in 2012.

312 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
87%

2011

 
 
86%

2010

 
 
86%

2009

 
 
80%
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 Students93%
Female92%
Male93%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
White93%
Economically disadvantaged85%
Students with disabilities (IEP)63%
English language learnersn/a

Reading

All Students79%
Female80%
Male77%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
White79%
Economically disadvantaged63%
Students with disabilities (IEP)29%
English language learnersn/a
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 Students95%
Female96%
Male95%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
White96%
Economically disadvantaged92%
Students with disabilities (IEP)73%
English language learnersn/a

Reading

All Students85%
Female92%
Male79%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
White85%
Economically disadvantaged80%
Students with disabilities (IEP)29%
English language learnersn/a
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 Students88%
Female90%
Male87%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
White89%
Economically disadvantaged73%
Students with disabilities (IEP)68%
English language learnersn/a

Reading

All Students86%
Female88%
Male84%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
White87%
Economically disadvantaged75%
Students with disabilities (IEP)59%
English language learnersn/a

Science

All Students67%
Female63%
Male70%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
White66%
Economically disadvantaged46%
Students with disabilities (IEP)34%
English language learnersn/a

Writing

All Students87%
Female90%
Male84%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
White88%
Economically disadvantaged79%
Students with disabilities (IEP)65%
English language learnersn/a
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

Breaking down the GreatSchools Rating

GreatSchools Ratings are based on the most recent standardized test results for schools. Use the breakdown ratings below to compare types of students at this school. Learn more »


Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
White 93% 73%
Black 4% 16%
Hispanic 2% 7%
Asian/Pacific Islander 1% 3%
American Indian/Alaska Native 0% 0%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Attendance

  This school District averageState average
Attendance rate 96%N/A95%
Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2004-2005

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 15N/A15
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
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225 Bowman Rd
Hanover, PA 17331
Phone: (717) 632-2500

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