Wissahickon MS
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Ambler, Pennsylvania 19002 · Wissahickon SD
#56 of 521 middle schools in Pennsylvania
#1063 of 15,369 nationally
About Wissahickon MS
Wissahickon MS is a public middle located in Ambler, in the Wissahickon SD school district of Pennsylvania, United States. It caters for Grades 6–8. In 2025 it enrolled 1,208 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 82.9 out of 100, placing it in the top 10% of middle schools in United States and 56th of 521 ranked middle schools in Pennsylvania. Its strongest component is reading proficiency (97th percentile), and its weakest is students per teacher (52th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 1,208.
There are 4 schools in Ambler; Wissahickon MS ranks 3rd of 4 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against middle schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)62%
- Reading proficiency (30%)83%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)22.7%
- Students per teacher (15%)14.6
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 Wissahickon MS by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 1,208
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 22.7%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 14.6
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 83%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 62%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Wissahickon MS
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Wissahickon SHS
Ambler · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,480 students · 283 m away
Lower Gwynedd El Sch
Ambler · Public elementary · Grades K–5
630 students · 320 m away
Upper Dublin HS
Fort Washington · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,272 students · 2.9 km away
Fort Washington El Sch
Fort Washington · Public elementary · Grades K–5
518 students · 3.2 km away
Shady Grove El Sch
Ambler · Public elementary · Grades K–5
698 students · 3.5 km away
Maple Glen El Sch
Maple Glen · Public elementary · Grades K–5
452 students · 3.7 km away
Blue Bell El Sch
Blue Bell · Public elementary · Grades K–5
522 students · 4.0 km away
Jarrettown El Sch
Dresher · Public elementary · Grades K–5
454 students · 5.2 km away
North Wales El Sch
North Wales · Public elementary · Grades K–6
484 students · 5.9 km away
Simmons El Sch
Horsham · Public elementary · Grades K–5
610 students · 6.2 km away
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Drexel Hill · Public middle · Grades 6–8
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Frequently asked questions
Is Wissahickon MS a good school?
Wissahickon MS has a Success Index (US) of 82.9 out of 100 (Top 10% of middle schools in United States) and ranks #56 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 Wissahickon MS rank in Pennsylvania?
Wissahickon MS ranks #56 of 521 middle schools in Pennsylvania and #1063 of 15,369 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Wissahickon MS?
Wissahickon MS had 1,208 students in 2025.
Is Wissahickon MS a elementary school or a high school?
Wissahickon MS is classified as a middle covering Grades 6–8. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Wissahickon MS?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Wissahickon MS; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.