Harlan Rowe Middle School

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Harlan Rowe Middle School ranks 376 th of 891 Pennsylvania middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Harlan Rowe Middle School is a public middle school located in Athens, Pennsylvania, serving grades 6-8 with a total enrollment of 456 students. The school is part of the Athens Area School District, which is ranked 409 out of 610 school districts in Pennsylvania and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Harlan Rowe Middle School has seen fluctuations in its statewide ranking over the past several years, ranging from 217 out of 797 Pennsylvania middle schools in 2020-2021 (4-star rating) to 512 out of 861 in 2017-2018 (2-star rating). In the most recent school year (2023-2024), the school ranked 376 out of 891 Pennsylvania middle schools, with a 3-star rating. Compared to the district, Harlan Rowe Middle School has generally performed better, with a higher ranking and star rating than the overall Athens Area School District. However, the school's performance in PSSA (Pennsylvania System of School Assessment) tests has been mixed, with proficiency rates in Math lower than the state and district averages, while Science and English Language Arts (ELA) proficiency were higher than the district but lower than the state averages.

The high percentage of students from low-income backgrounds at Harlan Rowe Middle School, with 100% of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, highlights the potential socioeconomic challenges faced by the school community. Additionally, the varying performance of different student subgroups, such as female, male, white, low-income, and disabled students, suggests the need for a more nuanced approach to understanding and addressing the specific needs of these groups. While the school has relatively high spending per student and a decreasing student-teacher ratio, the impact of these resource allocations on student outcomes should be further examined to ensure that the resources are being utilized effectively.

Detail:

Public 6-8

200 Wildcat Way
Athens, PA 18810

(570) 888-7766

District: Athens Area School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
376^th of 891 Pennsylvania Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $16,454

Students who attend Harlan Rowe Middle School usually attend:

High:

Athens Area High School

Feeder schools for Harlan Rowe Middle School:

Elementary:	Audrielle Lynch-Ellen Bustin Elementary School
	SRU Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio: 12.0

Number of students: 464

Racial breakdown:

White:

87.7%

Hispanic:

5.8%

African American:

3.2%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 100%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Harlan Rowe Middle School ranks better than 57.8% of middle schools in Pennsylvania. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 58.73. (See more...)

The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (87.7%), Hispanic (5.8%), African American (3.2%). (See more...)

Compare Details 100% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Harlan Rowe Middle School is 12. (See more...)

Compare Harlan Rowe Middle School employs 38.4 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Harlan Rowe Middle School is $16,454.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Harlan Rowe Middle School:

SchoolDigger ranks Harlan Rowe Middle School 376^th of 891 Pennsylvania public middle schools. (See Harlan Rowe Middle School in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

Female students:

Disabled students:

Male students:

White students:

Athens Area School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Athens Area School District 409^th of 610 Pennsylvania school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Harlan Rowe Middle School

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Rank History for all students at Harlan Rowe Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	PA State Percentile
2015	52.04	436^th	835	47.8%
2016	47.43	502^nd	870	42.3%
2017	46.17	506^th	877	42.3%
2018	45.16	512^th	861	40.5%
2019	49.60	485^th	891	45.6%
2021	69.05	217^th	797	72.8%
2022	65.69	295^th	883	66.6%
2023	51.49	451^st	893	49.5%
2024	58.73	376^th	891	57.8%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Harlan Rowe Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	47.43	465^th	874	46.8%
2024	53.12	404^th	877	53.9%

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Rank History for Female students at Harlan Rowe Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	57.03	385^th	860	55.2%

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Rank History for Disabled students at Harlan Rowe Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	31.70	453^rd	660	31.4%
2024	42.17	344^th	672	48.8%

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Rank History for Male students at Harlan Rowe Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	57.42	372^nd	870	57.2%

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Rank History for White students at Harlan Rowe Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	28.75	518^th	681	23.9%
2024	37.41	432^nd	673	35.8%

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Data source: test scores: Pennsylvania Dept of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Pennsylvania Dept of Education

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Enrollment information for Harlan Rowe Middle School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2013	503	9	3	4	1	0	3	523
2014	481	5	1	3	0	0	3	493
2015	449	8	2	2	0	0	7	468
2016	485	7	2	2	0	1	6	503
2017	469	4	1	2	0	1	6	483
2018	490	3	3	3	0	1	4	504
2019	480	7	6	5	0	0	8	506
2020	487	9	13	10	1	0	14	534
2021	446	7	11	10	1	1	16	492
2022	424	7	8	7	1	1	11	459
2023	406	10	6	21	0	1	12	456
2024	407	15	7	27	0	0	8	464

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Harlan Rowe Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2013	523	42.8	12.2	51.2
2014	493	35.3	13.9	46.2
2015	468	35.0	13.3	46.4
2016	503	37.0	13.5	49.1
2017	483	36.6	13.1	45.8
2018	504	36.6	13.7	49.8
2019	506	36.6	13.8	54.2
2020	534	35.6	14.9	46.3
2021	492	35.6	13.8	99.4
2022	459	37.6	12.1	99.3
2023	456	38.6	11.7	100
2024	464	38.4	12.0	100

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Harlan Rowe Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2013	523	42.8	12.2	51.2
2014	493	35.3	13.9	46.2
2015	468	35.0	13.3	46.4
2016	503	37.0	13.5	49.1
2017	483	36.6	13.1	45.8
2018	504	36.6	13.7	49.8
2019	506	36.6	13.8	54.2
2020	534	35.6	14.9	46.3
2021	492	35.6	13.8	99.4
2022	459	37.6	12.1	99.3
2023	456	38.6	11.7	100
2024	464	38.4	12.0	100

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Harlan Rowe Middle School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$00 (0.0%)	$15,736 (100.0%)	$15,736
2020	$294 (1.8%)	$15,639 (98.2%)	$15,933
2021	$322 (1.9%)	$16,916 (98.1%)	$17,238
2022	$381 (2.3%)	$16,073 (97.7%)	$16,454

Data source: Pennsylvania Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Harlan Rowe Middle School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 485^th of 891 Middle schools	Ranks 451^st of 893 Middle schools	3.9%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
6th Grade Math (Harlan Rowe Middle School)	33.1	26	7.1%
6th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)	39	36.4	2.6%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Harlan Rowe Middle School)	57	47.7	9.3%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)	63	55.6	7.4%
7th Grade Math (Harlan Rowe Middle School)	22.5	25.2	2.7%
7th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)	38.2	33.2	5%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Harlan Rowe Middle School)	49.7	56.3	6.6%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)	60.5	54.5	6%
8th Grade Math (Harlan Rowe Middle School)	33.8	32.6	1.2%
8th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)	32.2	26	6.2%
8th Grade Science (Harlan Rowe Middle School)	69.4	57.1	12.3%
8th Grade Science (Pennsylvania)	58.2	57	1.2%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Harlan Rowe Middle School)	51.3	45.8	5.5%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)	57.9	52.8	5.1%
All Grades Math (Harlan Rowe Middle School)	29.8	28.1	1.7%
All Grades Math (Pennsylvania)	42.4	39.3	3.1%
All Grades Science (Harlan Rowe Middle School)	69.4	57.1	12.3%
All Grades Science (Pennsylvania)	68	65.6	2.4%
All Grades English Language Arts (Harlan Rowe Middle School)	52.6	49.5	3.1%
All Grades English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)	60.9	53.8	7.1%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	506	456	9.9%
African American	7	10	42.9%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	6	6
Hispanic	5	21	320%
Pacific Islander	0	1
White	480	406	15.4%
Two or More Races	8	12	50%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	54.2%	100%	45.8%

Schools Near Harlan Rowe Middle School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				PSSA Math (2024)				PSSA Science (2024)		PSSA English Language Arts (2024)				Per Pupil Expenditures (2022)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	PSSA Math 6th Grade	PSSA Math 7th Grade	PSSA Math 8th Grade	PSSA Math All Grades	PSSA Science 8th Grade	PSSA Science All Grades	PSSA English Language Arts 6th Grade	PSSA English Language Arts 7th Grade	PSSA English Language Arts 8th Grade	PSSA English Language Arts All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Harlan Rowe Middle School	Public	6-8	200 Wildcat Way	Athens	18810	Bradford County	Athens Area School District	No	No	No	Yes	(570) 888-7766	464	38	12.0	100.0%	407 (87.7%)	15 (3.2%)	27 (5.8%)	7 (1.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (1.7%)	58.7	376^th of 891 public middle schools	57.8%		51.5	451^st of 893 public middle schools	49.5%	75	27.2	33.1	33.1	30.9	67.3	67.3	50.4	52.7	54.2	52.3	$16,454	$381	$16,073

Frequently Asked Questions about Harlan Rowe Middle School

What high school do graduates of Harlan Rowe Middle School attend?

Students who attend Harlan Rowe Middle School usually go on to attend Athens Area High School

What district is Harlan Rowe Middle School in?

Athens Area School District

How many students attend Harlan Rowe Middle School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 464 students attended Harlan Rowe Middle School.

Is Harlan Rowe Middle School a good school?

Harlan Rowe Middle School ranks 376^th of 891 Pennsylvania middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

What is the racial makeup of Harlan Rowe Middle School?

Students at Harlan Rowe Middle School are 88% White, 6% Hispanic, 3% African American, 2% Two or more races, 2% Asian.

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