Ephrata MS
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Ephrata, Pennsylvania 17522 · Ephrata Area SD
#228 of 521 middle schools in Pennsylvania
#4817 of 15,369 nationally
About Ephrata MS
Ephrata MS is a public middle located in Ephrata, in the Ephrata Area SD school district of Pennsylvania, United States. It caters for Grades 7–8. In 2025 it enrolled 601 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 63.0 out of 100, placing it in the top 50% of middle schools in United States and 228th of 521 ranked middle schools in Pennsylvania. Its strongest component is students per teacher (82th percentile), and its weakest is math proficiency (51th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 601.
There are 6 schools in Ephrata; Ephrata MS ranks 4th of 6 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against middle schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)43%
- Reading proficiency (30%)62%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)53.1%
- Students per teacher (15%)11.6
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 Ephrata MS by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 601
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 53.1%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 11.6
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 62%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 43%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Ephrata MS
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Ephrata Intermediate Sch
Ephrata · Public middle · Grades 5–6
568 students · 0 m away
Ephrata SHS
Ephrata · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,347 students · 585 m away
Highland El Sch
Ephrata · Public elementary · Grades K–4
438 students · 1.4 km away
Fulton El Sch
Ephrata · Public elementary · Grades K–4
297 students · 1.7 km away
Akron El Sch
Akron · Public elementary · Grades K–4
276 students · 3.5 km away
Clay El Sch
Ephrata · Public elementary · Grades K–4
377 students · 5.4 km away
Cocalico SHS
Denver · Public high · Grades 9–12
991 students · 5.7 km away
Cocalico MS
Denver · Public middle · Grades 6–8
617 students · 6.3 km away
Denver El Sch
Denver · Public elementary · Grades K–5
460 students · 6.3 km away
Reamstown El Sch
Reamstown · Public elementary · Grades K–5
375 students · 6.4 km away
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Saucon Valley MS
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599 students
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Frequently asked questions
Is Ephrata MS a good school?
Ephrata MS has a Success Index (US) of 63.0 out of 100 (Top 50% of middle schools in United States) and ranks #228 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 Ephrata MS rank in Pennsylvania?
Ephrata MS ranks #228 of 521 middle schools in Pennsylvania and #4817 of 15,369 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Ephrata MS?
Ephrata MS had 601 students in 2025.
Is Ephrata MS a elementary school or a high school?
Ephrata MS is classified as a middle covering Grades 7–8. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Ephrata MS?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Ephrata MS; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.