D
Needs Improvement
46/100

Reynolds MS

📚 06 – 08 🏫 Middle
📍 605 W Walnut St, Lancaster, PA 17603
Overall
D
46/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
D
Reading 41% · Math 16% proficient · 18th percentile in Pennsylvania
Resources
A+
Class size, funding, school size and type

Each score is graded separately against Pennsylvania schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

46
Repit Score
out of 100
504
Students
enrolled
9.7:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$25K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Academics (reading & math)75%18/100reading 19th percentile, math 16th percentile among Pennsylvania middle schools (2018–19 state tests)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)25%100/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 88% students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch. Compared with Pennsylvania schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are −16 points worse than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in Pennsylvania. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency41% (−21 pts vs. state avg 62%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency16% (−31 pts vs. state avg 47%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

How Student Groups Do Here

Share of each group of students scoring proficient on the Pennsylvania state test (2018–19), compared with the same group of students across the state. Differences between groups are shown as reported; they reflect many factors inside and outside school.

StudentsReadingMathvs. same group statewideRank in state for this group
White72%47%reading +3 pts, math -1 pts59th percentile (list)
Black27%8%reading -6 pts, math -6 pts22nd percentile (list)
Hispanic32%8%reading -7 pts, math -11 pts14th percentile (list)
Low-income36%11%reading -8 pts, math -12 pts15th percentile (list)

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute. Groups with fewer than 20 tested students are not shown. Results are achievement (proficiency), not growth; growth by group is not published for individual schools.

School Information

Address 605 W Walnut St
City Lancaster
ZIP Code 17603
District 4213140
NCES School ID 421314002594
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 17603

Understanding the community around Reynolds MS helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $78,902
Per Capita Income $40,245
Poverty Rate 8.5%
Households Earning $100K+ 37.2%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 35.7%
High School or Higher 90.0%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $230,800
Median Rent $1,191
Owner-Occupied 61.8%
Renter-Occupied 38.2%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Reynolds MS.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 52.4%
Female 47.6%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino 56.4%
White 17.3%
Black 16.1%
Two or More Races 7.7%
Asian 2.6%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 504
Teachers (FTE) 52.2
Student:Teacher Ratio 9.7:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Reynolds MS?
Reynolds MS has a Repit School Score of 46 out of 100, earning a grade of D. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend Reynolds MS?
Reynolds MS has 504 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 9.7:1.
What grades does Reynolds MS serve?
Reynolds MS serves grades 06 – 08 and is classified as a Middle. This is a public school.
How much funding does Reynolds MS receive per student?
Reynolds MS receives $25,290 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is above the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Reynolds MS in 17603 ▼
Avg Home Value
$312,557
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,496
1-Year Change
+5.3%
% Renters
38.2%

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About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026