The top reported proficiency rate is 74% in English language arts. The lowest is 42% in Math.
Original Research by School Decision on Greenwood Ms
Greenwood MS is a middle school of moderate size serving grades six through eight in Millerstown, a small, historic borough in northern Perry County, Pennsylvania. The school's student body is predominantly white and drawn largely from the immediate area; about a third of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. The enrollment breaks fairly evenly across the three grade levels, with slightly more in eighth grade.
On state assessments, the school shows uneven performance. In English language arts, students demonstrate solid proficiency, with about three-quarters meeting or exceeding state standards. Science results are comparable, with a similar proportion proficient. Mathematics, however, is a soft spot: less than half of students tested met proficiency benchmarks. Among districts in Perry County, Greenwood MS ranks in the top quartile overall on a combined proficiency index across tested subjects, indicating that despite the math weakness, the school's aggregate results sit above the median for its comparison set.
Millerstown itself is a tight-knit, historically rooted place where almost everyone owns their homes. The borough is small and quiet, with limited in-town retail or dining; most residents drive a short distance for shopping or restaurants. Civic life clusters around a riverside community park complex with playgrounds, trails, and sports fields along the Juniata River, a swimming pool, and a volunteer fire and ambulance service. The area has been population-stable rather than growing, and the borough is part of a county revitalization initiative aimed at updating ordinances and supporting local business rather than undergoing rapid development. The built landscape includes many stone houses dating to the eighteenth century, reflecting the area's age and modest scale.
The Greenwood School District, which serves the borough and surrounding townships, recently completed a significant capital improvement program financed through borrowing approved in the early 2020s. This work included a renovation of the middle school building on E Sunbury Street and facility upgrades elsewhere in the district, such as replacing aging gymnasium air conditioning with modern equipment designed for better air quality and dehumidification, and adding a natural playground at the elementary school. These upgrades mean that families choosing this school will encounter modernized learning spaces and substantially improved climate control in aging buildings, a tangible benefit from the district's infrastructure investment.
The school is not identified as Title I, though data on special education enrollment or English learner counts was not available. No information was located on course offerings, staffing levels, or attendance rates. Science assessment results date to the 2023-24 school year; math and English language arts results are from the most recent 2024-25 year.
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