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Paxon Hollow Middle School vs. Richardson Middle School

Should you attend Paxon Hollow Middle School or Richardson Middle School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
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School Overview

School
Paxon Hollow Middle School
815 Paxon Hollow Rd
Broomall, PA 19008
: 
9/
10
Top 20%
Richardson Middle School
20 W Woodland Ave
Springfield, PA 19064
: 
9/
10
Top 20%
Top Rankings

Paxon Hollow Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)

Richardson Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
Overview
Serving 876 students in grades 6-8, Paxon Hollow Middle School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 54% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 78% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Serving 1,102 students in grades 6-8, Richardson Middle School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 58% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 81% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Asian and Black), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Grades Offered
6-8
6-8
Total Students
876 students
1,102 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Paxon Hollow Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Richardson Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
53% | 47%
50% | 50%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Paxon Hollow Middle School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Richardson Middle School.
Total Classroom Teachers
74 teachers
73 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Paxon Hollow Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Richardson Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
15:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Paxon Hollow Middle School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Marple Newtown School District and the state of Pennsylvania, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Richardson Middle School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Springfield School District and the state of Pennsylvania, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Test Scores

#441 out of 2733 schools in PA
(Top 20%)
#327 out of 2733 schools in PA
(Top 20%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Paxon Hollow Middle School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Richardson Middle School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
54%
(Top 30% in PA)
58%
(Top 30% in PA)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Paxon Hollow Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Marple Newtown School District and Pennsylvania public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Richardson Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Springfield School District and Pennsylvania public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
78%
(Top 10% in PA)(21-22 School Year Data)
81%
(Top 10% in PA)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Paxon Hollow Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Marple Newtown School District and Pennsylvania public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Richardson Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Springfield School District and Pennsylvania public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
73%
(Top 50% in PA)(21-22 School Year Data)
74%
(Top 50% in PA)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Paxon Hollow Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Marple Newtown School District and Pennsylvania public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Richardson Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Springfield School District and Pennsylvania public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Paxon Hollow Middle School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Richardson Middle School by grade.
Grade 6 Students
293
350
Grade 7 Students
286
367
Grade 8 Students
297
385

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
13%
9%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Paxon Hollow Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Marple Newtown School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Richardson Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Springfield School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hispanic
3%
4%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Paxon Hollow Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Marple Newtown School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Richardson Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Springfield School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Black
2%
8%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Paxon Hollow Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Marple Newtown School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Richardson Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Springfield School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% White
79%
76%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Paxon Hollow Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Marple Newtown School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Richardson Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Springfield School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
3%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Paxon Hollow Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Marple Newtown School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Richardson Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Springfield School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
0.36
0.41
This chart showcases the diversity score of Paxon Hollow Middle School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Marple Newtown School District and Pennsylvania, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Richardson Middle School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Springfield School District and Pennsylvania, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
28%
22%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Paxon Hollow Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Marple Newtown School District and Pennsylvania, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Richardson Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Springfield School District and Pennsylvania, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
2%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Paxon Hollow Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Marple Newtown School District and Pennsylvania, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Richardson Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Springfield School District and Pennsylvania, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
 
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