Black Rock MS
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Villanova, Pennsylvania 19085 · Lower Merion SD
#2 of 521 middle schools in Pennsylvania
#96 of 15,369 nationally
About Black Rock MS
Black Rock MS is a public middle located in Villanova, in the Lower Merion SD school district of Pennsylvania, United States. It caters for Grades 5–8. In 2025 it enrolled 1,077 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 93.6 out of 100, placing it in the top 5% of middle schools in United States and 2nd of 521 ranked middle schools in Pennsylvania. Its strongest component is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (95th percentile), and its weakest is students per teacher (92th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 1,077.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against middle schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)–
- Reading proficiency (30%)–
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)15%
- Students per teacher (15%)10.2
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Black Rock MS by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 1,077
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 15%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 10.2
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
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Schools near Black Rock MS
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Radnor El Sch
Radnor · Public elementary · Grades K–5
554 students · 1.8 km away
Radnor SHS
Radnor · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,146 students · 1.9 km away
Harriton SHS
Rosemont · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,239 students · 2.1 km away
Gulph EL Sch
King of Prussia · Public elementary · Grades K–4
440 students · 3.5 km away
Radnor MS
Wayne · Public middle · Grades 6–8
808 students · 4.0 km away
Conshohocken El Sch
Conshohocken · Public elementary · Grades K–3
247 students · 4.3 km away
Coopertown El Sch
Bryn Mawr · Public elementary · Grades K–5
471 students · 4.5 km away
Roberts El Sch
Wayne · Public elementary · Grades K–4
292 students · 4.8 km away
Ithan El Sch
Bryn Mawr · Public elementary · Grades K–5
538 students · 4.9 km away
Gladwyne Sch
Gladwyne · Public elementary · Grades K–4
556 students · 5.4 km away
Similar schools
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Frequently asked questions
Is Black Rock MS a good school?
Black Rock MS has a Success Index (US) of 93.6 out of 100 (Top 5% of middle schools in United States) and ranks #2 of 521 in Pennsylvania. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Black Rock MS rank in Pennsylvania?
Black Rock MS ranks #2 of 521 middle schools in Pennsylvania and #96 of 15,369 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Black Rock MS?
Black Rock MS had 1,077 students in 2025.
Is Black Rock MS a elementary school or a high school?
Black Rock MS is classified as a middle covering Grades 5–8. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Black Rock MS?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Black Rock MS; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.