Middle Schools in Ambridge Area School District

The Ambridge Area School District in Pennsylvania has only one middle school, Ambridge Area Middle School, which serves grades 6-8. The school has consistently underperformed compared to other middle schools in the state, ranking in the bottom half of Pennsylvania middle schools over the past three school years.

Ambridge Area Middle School's academic performance is a significant concern, with proficiency rates in math, science, and English Language Arts well below the state averages. The school's math and science proficiency rates are particularly low, at 16.9% and 37.8%, respectively, compared to the state averages of 40.4% and 65.8%. Additionally, the school's overall SchoolDigger rating is only 2 out of 5 stars, indicating it is below average compared to other middle schools in Pennsylvania.

The high percentage of students (99.36%) receiving free or reduced-price lunch at Ambridge Area Middle School suggests a high level of economic disadvantage among the student population. While the school's per-student spending is higher than the state average, the lack of corresponding improvements in academic achievement raises questions about the effectiveness of resource allocation and utilization. Addressing the persistent underperformance and significant gaps in academic proficiency will be crucial for the school and the Ambridge Area School District to improve educational outcomes for their students.