Summary:
The Athens Area School District in Pennsylvania has only one middle school, Harlan Rowe Middle School, which serves students in grades 6-8. While the school has some positive attributes, such as a relatively low dropout rate and a favorable student-teacher ratio, its overall performance and ranking within the state are not particularly strong.
Harlan Rowe Middle School ranked 376 out of 891 Pennsylvania middle schools in the 2023-2024 school year, with a 3-star rating out of 5 from SchoolDigger. The school's performance has declined over the past three school years, with its ranking dropping from 295 out of 883 schools in 2021-2022 to 451 out of 893 schools in 2022-2023. Academically, the school's proficiency rates in PSSA tests are generally lower than the state and district averages, particularly in Math.
The school faces significant socioeconomic challenges, with 100% of its students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch. This high level of economic disadvantage among the student population may impact academic outcomes. However, the school's per-student spending for the 2021-2022 school year was higher than the state average, suggesting potential opportunities for targeted interventions and support to improve student performance and overall school quality.
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