Paxon Hollow Middle School

Paxon Hollow Middle School

Public Middle School | Grade 6-8
815 Paxon Hollow Rd,  Broomall, PA
Marple Newtown School District
4.5
2.3
865 Students
A
Niche Grade

School Details

Student Teacher Ratio
14:1
Math Proficiency
44%
Reading Proficiency
78%

Niche Grade

A
Academics
A
Teachers
Source: Niche
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Academics
Reading Proficiency
78%
Math Proficiency
44%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
14:1
Teachers
64
Full Time Teachers
64
Part Time Teachers
0
Teachers in First or Second Year
8%
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
High
Boys Athletic Participation
Average

GreatSchools Rating

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GreatSchools Rating
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Test Scores

Math
22.6%
State Average
15.6%
Science
32.8%
State Average
29.5%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
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The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
283:1

Student Diversity

Male
50.2%
Female
49.8%
White
79.7%
Asian or Pacific Islander
12.1%
Two or more races
2.9%
Hispanic
2.8%
Black
2.3%
Native American
<1%

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
4.5 37 Reviews
4.0
9/5/2024
i'm a graduating student from last year and i enjoyed my time there! everyone is so welcoming and helpful if you are a new student!!
5.0 Alum
8/3/2022
My brother and I had a wonderful experience at PHMS. One of the things that I really liked was the adventure class. Paxon has a rock wall in one of the gyms and the gym teachers taught us how to tie the knots and belay one another.
5.0 NicheUser
8/3/2022
Paxon Hollow offers it all. They offer students a lot of sports to play and the teachers are really nice. Middle school was hard, but the people at Paxon Hollow offered a lot of support and provided a great experience. I was ready for high school when I graduated from PHMS.
GreatSchools Reviews
2.3 14 Reviews
2.0 student
7/21/2025
the school is infested with roaches and the school does nothing about it. the teachers say “no, don’t kill them! they are our friends”. many kids are bullies and the counselor doesn’t do anything about it. the toilets are always filled with pee on the seats. kids with disabilities, to my knowledge,...
3.0 other
8/17/2024
The teachers are good to the students but the other students don't know how to repspect each other. I've been bullied for my gender and the school has barely done anything, the food isn't the best and most of the students just act so immaturely.
3.0 student
5/20/2024
I haven't seen a lot of reviews on the disability and emotional support at Paxon, and that is probably because it is disappointing. Often, students with 504s do not have their needs accommodated without a fight. The education on disabilities and how to treat disabled classmates is nonexistent, and c...
4.0 student
4/14/2023
This school is decent. It has plenty of good teachers and a pretty good curriculum. However, for years, people have complained about one of the eighth-grade science teachers. For context, students are constantly confused about the materials in her class and find that she has brought them unfair trea...

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Paxon Hollow Middle School is a public school for students in grades 6-8 in Broomall, PA and is served by the Marple Newtown School District in Pennsylvania. The school has a total enrollment of 865 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 14:1. Academic records show that 44% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 78% are proficient in reading. Paxon Hollow Middle School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A and a GreatSchools Rating of 6 out of 10. The average home value in this area is $701,608. Discover additional schools in the area, like Marple Newtown Senior High School, Delaware County Technical High School-Marple, Cardinal O'Hara High School, and more. Learn more about what Broomall has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Paxon Hollow Middle School.

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