Is Charles A Huston Middle School a good school?

Charles A Huston Middle School ranks 534 th of 893 Pennsylvania middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Charles A Huston Middle School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 416 students attended Charles A Huston Middle School.

What is the racial makeup of Charles A Huston Middle School?

Students at Charles A Huston Middle School are 91% White, 5% Two or more races, 2% African American, 2% Hispanic.

What high school do graduates of Charles A Huston Middle School attend?

Students who attend Charles A Huston Middle School usually go on to attend Burrell High School

Charles A Huston Middle School

Summary:

Charles A Huston Middle School is a public middle school in Lower Burrell, Pennsylvania, serving 416 students in grades 6-8. The school is part of the Burrell School District, which is ranked 415 out of 606 districts in the state and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

While Charles A Huston Middle School has a significantly higher percentage of white students (91.11%) compared to nearby schools, its academic performance, as measured by PSSA test scores, is generally lower than state and district averages across all subjects and grade levels. For example, in 2022-2023, the school's proficiency rates in Math (23.7%) and English Language Arts (44.5%) were well below the state averages of 39.3% and 53.8%, respectively. Additionally, the school has a relatively high percentage of students (39.66%) receiving free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a higher proportion of students from low-income families compared to some of the nearby schools, such as Dorseyville Middle School and Freeport Area Middle School.

The school's academic performance has declined over the years, with its statewide ranking dropping from 246 out of 877 Pennsylvania middle schools in 2016-2017 (4 stars) to 534 out of 893 in 2022-2023 (2 stars). This decline in performance is in contrast to the higher proficiency rates and rankings of nearby schools, suggesting that Charles A Huston Middle School may need targeted interventions and support to improve student outcomes, particularly in addressing the potential impact of socioeconomic factors on academic achievement.

Detail:

Public 6-8

1020 Puckety Church Rd
Lower Burrell, PA 15068-9706

(724) 334-1443

District: Burrell School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
534^th of 893 Pennsylvania Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $15,790

Students who attend Charles A Huston Middle School usually attend:

High:

Burrell High School

Feeder schools for Charles A Huston Middle School:

Elementary:	Bon Air Elementary School
	Stewart Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio: 14.1

Number of students: 416

Racial breakdown:

White:

91.1%

Two or more races:

4.8%

African American:

1.9%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 39.7%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Charles A Huston Middle School ranks worse than 59.8% of middle schools in Pennsylvania. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 42.34. (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 (91.1%), two or more races (4.8%), African American (1.9%). (See more...)

Compare Details 39.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Charles A Huston Middle School is 14.1. (See more...)

Compare Charles A Huston Middle School employs 29.3 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Charles A Huston Middle School is $15,790.

Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Charles A Huston Middle School:

SchoolDigger ranks Charles A Huston Middle School 534^th of 893 Pennsylvania public middle schools. (See Charles A Huston Middle School in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

Disabled students:

White students:

Burrell School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Burrell School District 415^th of 606 Pennsylvania school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Charles A Huston Middle School

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Rank History for all students at Charles A Huston Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	PA State Percentile
2003	80.50	115^th	643	82.1%
2004	73.20	188^th	663	71.6%
2005	59.93	320^th	687	53.4%
2006	75.24	166^th	736	77.4%
2007	68.02	257^th	749	65.7%
2008	73.84	175^th	753	76.8%
2009	69.36	235^th	770	69.5%
2010	63.29	336^th	805	58.3%
2011	57.74	426^th	825	48.4%
2012	58.39	429^th	834	48.6%
2013	56.60	412^th	758	45.6%
2014	52.08	421^st	728	42.2%
2015	65.74	286^th	835	65.7%
2016	69.49	266^th	870	69.4%
2017	70.13	246^th	877	71.9%
2018	65.92	300^th	861	65.2%
2019	62.45	357^th	891	59.9%
2021	51.86	390^th	797	51.1%
2022	43.53	528^th	883	40.2%
2023	42.34	534^th	893	40.2%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Charles A Huston Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	41.55	525^th	874	39.9%

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Rank History for Disabled students at Charles A Huston Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	33.55	426^th	660	35.5%

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Rank History for White students at Charles A Huston Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	20.77	581^st	681	14.7%

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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 Charles A Huston Middle School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1988	450	9	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	459
1989	580	11	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	592
1990	596	11	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	608
1991	598	8	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	606
1992	630	12	3	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	645
1993	649	13	3	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	665
1994	667	11	2	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	680
1995	686	10	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	697
1996	686	10	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	697
1997	696	6	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	702
1998	514	7	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	521
1999	500	7	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	508
2000	512	3	3	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	518
2001	535	6	3	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	545
2002	569	9	0	0	3	n/a	n/a	0	581
2003	569	9	0	0	3	n/a	n/a	0	581
2004	545	12	3	1	2	n/a	n/a	0	563
2005	509	19	3	1	2	n/a	n/a	0	534
2006	505	15	3	3	1	n/a	n/a	0	527
2007	478	9	1	4	2	n/a	n/a	0	494
2008	459	10	2	1	2	n/a	n/a	0	474
2009	434	17	2	1	1	n/a	n/a	1	456
2010	434	16	2	2	0	n/a	n/a	9	463
2011	430	16	7	3	0	0	6	0	462
2012	421	10	5	4	0	0	7	0	447
2013	406	5	8	3	1	0	8	0	431
2014	401	5	5	6	1	0	6	0	424
2015	410	6	6	6	2	0	5	0	435
2016	398	7	5	3	1	0	9	0	423
2017	391	5	4	4	0	0	20	0	424
2018	413	4	3	5	0	0	18	0	443
2019	405	11	3	5	0	0	15	0	439
2020	402	11	0	4	0	0	15	0	432
2021	392	9	0	3	0	0	21	0	425
2022	384	6	2	5	0	0	18	0	415
2023	379	8	1	8	0	0	20	0	416

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 Charles A Huston Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	459	30.4	15.0	n/a
1989	592	35.7	16.5	n/a
1990	608	36.5	16.6	0
1991	606	43.3	13.9	n/a
1992	645	43.6	14.7	n/a
1993	665	34.0	19.6	n/a
1994	680	39.0	17.4	n/a
1995	697	42.0	16.6	n/a
1996	697	42.0	16.6	n/a
1997	702	43.0	16.3	n/a
1998	521	36.0	14.5	n/a
1999	508	40.0	12.7	n/a
2000	518	39.0	13.3	14.3
2001	545	39.0	14.0	17.4
2002	581	32.2	18.0	19.3
2003	581	32.2	18.0	19.3
2004	563	33.3	16.9	16.9
2005	534	34.1	15.7	21
2006	527	32.5	16.2	23
2007	494	30.3	16.3	22.7
2008	474	31.4	15.1	23.4
2009	456	31.3	14.5	22
2010	463	30.0	15.4	26.9
2011	462	30.1	15.3	26.4
2012	447	33.4	13.3	28.9
2013	431	29.0	14.8	27.6
2014	424	29.2	14.5	26.4
2015	435	32.0	13.5	28.5
2016	423	32.0	13.2	30.7
2017	424	31.4	13.4	32.1
2018	443	30.8	14.3	37.9
2019	439	31.8	13.8	39.4
2020	432	33.0	13.0	39.1
2021	425	31.5	13.4	38.1
2022	415	30.8	13.4	38.6
2023	416	29.3	14.1	39.7

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 Charles A Huston Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	459	30.4	15.0	n/a
1989	592	35.7	16.5	n/a
1990	608	36.5	16.6	0
1991	606	43.3	13.9	n/a
1992	645	43.6	14.7	n/a
1993	665	34.0	19.6	n/a
1994	680	39.0	17.4	n/a
1995	697	42.0	16.6	n/a
1996	697	42.0	16.6	n/a
1997	702	43.0	16.3	n/a
1998	521	36.0	14.5	n/a
1999	508	40.0	12.7	n/a
2000	518	39.0	13.3	14.3
2001	545	39.0	14.0	17.4
2002	581	32.2	18.0	19.3
2003	581	32.2	18.0	19.3
2004	563	33.3	16.9	16.9
2005	534	34.1	15.7	21
2006	527	32.5	16.2	23
2007	494	30.3	16.3	22.7
2008	474	31.4	15.1	23.4
2009	456	31.3	14.5	22
2010	463	30.0	15.4	26.9
2011	462	30.1	15.3	26.4
2012	447	33.4	13.3	28.9
2013	431	29.0	14.8	27.6
2014	424	29.2	14.5	26.4
2015	435	32.0	13.5	28.5
2016	423	32.0	13.2	30.7
2017	424	31.4	13.4	32.1
2018	443	30.8	14.3	37.9
2019	439	31.8	13.8	39.4
2020	432	33.0	13.0	39.1
2021	425	31.5	13.4	38.1
2022	415	30.8	13.4	38.6
2023	416	29.3	14.1	39.7

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 Charles A Huston Middle School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$09 (0.1%)	$13,840 (99.9%)	$13,849
2020	$13 (0.1%)	$14,041 (99.9%)	$14,054
2021	$374 (2.7%)	$13,656 (97.3%)	$14,030
2022	$506 (3.2%)	$15,283 (96.8%)	$15,790

Data source: Pennsylvania Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Charles A Huston Middle School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 357^th of 891 Middle schools	Ranks 534^th of 893 Middle schools	19.7%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
6th Grade Math (Charles A Huston Middle School)	28.6	25.6	3%
6th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)	39	36.4	2.6%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Charles A Huston Middle School)	69.9	48	21.9%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)	63	55.6	7.4%
7th Grade Math (Charles A Huston Middle School)	29.4	24.8	4.6%
7th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)	38.2	33.2	5%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Charles A Huston Middle School)	51.8	41	10.8%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)	60.5	54.5	6%
8th Grade Math (Charles A Huston Middle School)	48.8	20.4	28.4%
8th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)	32.2	26	6.2%
8th Grade Science (Charles A Huston Middle School)	68.6	55.2	13.4%
8th Grade Science (Pennsylvania)	58.2	57	1.2%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Charles A Huston Middle School)	71.9	44.4	27.5%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)	57.9	52.8	5.1%
All Grades Math (Charles A Huston Middle School)	35.7	23.7	12%
All Grades Math (Pennsylvania)	42.4	39.3	3.1%
All Grades Science (Charles A Huston Middle School)	68.6	55.2	13.4%
All Grades Science (Pennsylvania)	68	65.6	2.4%
All Grades English Language Arts (Charles A Huston Middle School)	64.1	44.5	19.6%
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	439	416	5.2%
African American	11	8	27.3%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	3	1	66.7%
Hispanic	5	8	60%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	405	379	6.4%
Two or More Races	15	20	33.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	39.4%	39.7%	0.3%

Schools Near Charles A Huston Middle School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2023)				Ranking (2022)				PSSA Math (2023)					PSSA Science (2023)		PSSA English Language Arts (2023)					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 (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	SchoolDigger Rating (2023)	Average Standard Score (2022)	Statewide Rank (2022)	State Percentile (2022)	Rank Change from Previous Year	PSSA Math 5th Grade	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 5th Grade	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
Charles A Huston Middle School	Public	6-8	1020 Puckety Church Rd	Lower Burrell	15068	Westmoreland County	Burrell School District	No	No	No	No	(724) 334-1443	416	29	14.1	39.7%	379 (91.1%)	8 (1.9%)	8 (1.9%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	20 (4.8%)	42.3	534^th of 893 public middle schools	40.2%		43.5	528^th of 883 public middle schools	40.2%	6		25.6	24.8	20.4	23.7	55.2	55.2		48.0	41.0	44.4	44.5	$15,790	$506	$15,283
Highlands Middle School	Public	5-8	1350 Broadview Boulevard	Natrona Heights	15065	Allegheny County	Highlands School District	No	No	No	No	(724) 226-0600	652	56	11.6	100.0%	478 (73.3%)	50 (7.7%)	22 (3.4%)	8 (1.2%)	4 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	90 (13.8%)	44	520^th of 893 public middle schools	41.8%		39.8	556^th of 883 public middle schools	37.0%	36	37.2	29.9	22.9	21.0	27.6	50.7	50.7	48.9	44.2	46.4	48.3	47.1	$17,152	$1,204	$15,947
Kiski Area IHS	Public	7-8	260 Hyde Park Rd	Vandergrift	15690	Westmoreland County	Kiski Area School District	No	No	No	No	(724) 845-2219	543	28	19.3	55.6%	493 (90.8%)	30 (5.5%)	14 (2.6%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (0.7%)	53.5	431^st of 893 public middle schools	51.7%		64.6	307^th of 883 public middle schools	65.2%	124			31.8	17.5	24.7	58.1	58.1			60.0	43.9	51.9	$19,498	$757	$18,740
Leechburg Area Middle School	Public	6-8	215 1st St.	Leechburg	15656	Armstrong County	Leechburg Area School District	No	No	No	No	(724) 845-7701	152	12	12.3	46.1%	142 (93.4%)	1 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (5.9%)	60.1	359^th of 893 public middle schools	59.8%		45.9	497^th of 883 public middle schools	43.7%	138		63.7	27.4	27.5	39.3	62.5	62.5		63.6	37.2	52.5	50.4	$20,100	$2,631	$17,469
Kiski Area Upper Elementary School	Public	5-6	4728 Route 66	Apollo	15613	Westmoreland County	Kiski Area School District	No	No	No	No	(724) 727-3426	493	35	14.0	100.0%	445 (90.3%)	36 (7.3%)	4 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (1.4%)								(n/a)	44.4	31.4			38.1			69.4	69.0			69.2	$19,563	$654	$18,909
Holiday Park Intermediate School	Public	5-6	100 School Road	Pittsburgh	15239	Allegheny County	Plum Borough School District	No	No	No	No	(724) 733-1500	542	34	15.7	27.5%	462 (85.2%)	35 (6.5%)	7 (1.3%)	7 (1.3%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	30 (5.5%)								(n/a)	67.8	54.9			61.2			63.8	55.9			59.7	$16,698	$430	$16,268
Plum Middle School	Public	7-8	440 Presque Isle Dr	Pittsburgh	15239	Allegheny County	Plum Borough School District	No	No	No	No	(724) 733-2400	557	32	17.2	24.6%	483 (86.7%)	30 (5.4%)	11 (2.0%)	3 (0.5%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	29 (5.2%)	71.8	225^th of 893 public middle schools	74.8%		75.7	181^st of 883 public middle schools	79.5%	44			44.5	29.1	36.5	64.8	64.8			61.0	58.5	59.7	$17,840	$459	$17,380
Freeport Area Middle School	Public	6-8	629 South Pike Rd.	Sarver	16055	Butler County	Freeport Area School District	No	No	No	No	(724) 295-9020	426	31	13.7	28.4%	414 (97.2%)	3 (0.7%)	2 (0.5%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (1.2%)	85	104^th of 893 public middle schools	88.4%		89.3	64^th of 883 public middle schools	92.8%	40		61.7	57.7	34.1	50.8	63.9	63.9		72.5	81.1	68.8	74.0	$14,874	$414	$14,460
Deer Lakes Middle School	Public	6-8	17 East Union Road	Cheswick	15024	Allegheny County	Deer Lakes School District	No	No	No	No	(724) 265-5310	422	34	12.2	37.9%	402 (95.3%)	1 (0.2%)	4 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	15 (3.6%)	69.5	252^nd of 893 public middle schools	71.8%		74.6	193^rd of 883 public middle schools	78.1%	59		58.5	38.7	33.1	42.8	61.7	61.7		61.0	50.8	57.9	56.4	$16,308	$1,114	$15,194
Linton Middle School	Public	6-8	250 Aster St	Pittsburgh	15235	Allegheny County	Penn Hills School District	No	No	No	No	(412) 795-3000	640	50	12.7	100.0%	131 (20.5%)	413 (64.5%)	34 (5.3%)	3 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	58 (9.1%)	12.9	758^th of 893 public middle schools	15.1%		15	724^th of 883 public middle schools	18.0%	34		8.2	5.7	3.4	5.8	29.5	29.5		26.8	30.7	23.9	27.2	$10,526	$6,822	$3,704

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Impact of COVID-19 on Charles A Huston Middle School

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