Claysburg-Kimmel Junior High School

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Claysburg-Kimmel Junior High School ranks 255 th of 893 Pennsylvania middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Claysburg-Kimmel Junior High School is a public middle school serving 130 students in grades 7-8 in the rural town of Claysburg, Pennsylvania. The school has a predominantly White student population (96.15%) and a very high percentage of students from low-income families, with 100% qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch.

Despite serving a high-needs student population, Claysburg-Kimmel Junior High School is performing well academically, outperforming the state average in English Language Arts and Science on the PSSA exams. The school ranks 237 out of 874 Pennsylvania middle schools for its performance with low-income students, earning a 4-star rating. In comparison to nearby schools like Windber Area Middle School and Bedford Middle School, Claysburg-Kimmel's academic proficiency rates and statewide rankings are generally on par or exceed those of its neighbors.

However, the school's math performance is an area for potential improvement, with 8th-grade math proficiency rates falling below the state average. Additionally, the school's lack of racial diversity, with 96.15% of students identifying as White, may be an opportunity to explore ways to expose students to more diverse perspectives. Overall, Claysburg-Kimmel Junior High School is providing a quality education to its economically disadvantaged student population, but could focus on strengthening its math instruction and considering strategies to increase diversity within the school community.

Detail:

Public 7-8

531 Bedford St
Claysburg, PA 16625-7701

(814) 239-5141

District: Claysburg-Kimmel School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
255^th of 893 Pennsylvania Middle Schools

Student/teacher ratio: 130.0

Number of students: 130

Racial breakdown:

White:

96.2%

Two or more races:

3.1%

Hispanic:

0.8%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 100%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Claysburg-Kimmel Junior High School ranks better than 71.4% of middle schools in Pennsylvania. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 69.28. (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 (96.2%), two or more races (3.1%), Hispanic (0.8%). (See more...)

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

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Claysburg-Kimmel Junior High School is 130. (See more...)

Compare Claysburg-Kimmel Junior High School employs 1 full-time teachers.

Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Claysburg-Kimmel Junior High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Claysburg-Kimmel Junior High School 255^th of 893 Pennsylvania public middle schools. (See Claysburg-Kimmel Junior High School in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

White students:

Claysburg-Kimmel School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Claysburg-Kimmel School District 315^th of 606 Pennsylvania school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for all students at Claysburg-Kimmel Junior High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	69.28	255^th	893	71.4%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Claysburg-Kimmel Junior High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	66.64	237^th	874	72.9%

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Rank History for White students at Claysburg-Kimmel Junior High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	56.76	259^th	681	62.0%

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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 Claysburg-Kimmel Junior High School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
2022	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
2023	125	0	0	1	0	0	4	0	130

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

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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 Claysburg-Kimmel Junior High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2022	0	n/a	n/a	n/a
2023	130	1.0	130.0	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 Claysburg-Kimmel Junior High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2022	0	n/a	n/a	n/a
2023	130	1.0	130.0	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.

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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 3rd Grade	PSSA Math 4th Grade	PSSA Math 5th Grade	PSSA Math 6th Grade	PSSA Math 7th Grade	PSSA Math 8th Grade	PSSA Math All Grades	PSSA Science 4th Grade	PSSA Science 8th Grade	PSSA Science All Grades	PSSA English Language Arts 3rd Grade	PSSA English Language Arts 4th Grade	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
Claysburg-Kimmel Junior High School	Public	7-8	531 Bedford St	Claysburg	16625	Blair County	Claysburg-Kimmel School District	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(814) 239-5141	130	1	130.0	100.0%	125 (96.2%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (3.1%)	69.3	255^th of 893 public middle schools	71.4%					(n/a)					46.1	20.0	34.2		61.8	61.8					64.7	58.9	62.0
Spring Cove Middle School	Public	6-8	185 Spring Cove Drive	Roaring Spring	16673	Blair County	Spring Cove School District	No	No	No	No	(814) 224-2106	376	25	14.9	51.6%	350 (93.1%)	3 (0.8%)	8 (2.1%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (3.5%)	40.8	544^th of 893 public middle schools	39.1%		43.6	526^th of 883 public middle schools	40.4%	18				23.2	21.1	20.3	21.5		56.8	56.8				46.4	38.7	45.7	43.6	$13,214	$682	$12,532
Northern Bedford County Middle School	Public	6-8	152 NBC Dr	Loysburg	16659	Bedford County	Northern Bedford County School District	No	No	No	No	(814) 766-2221	182	17	11.0	45.1%	180 (98.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.1%)	72.7	220^th of 893 public middle schools	75.4%		72.8	212^th of 883 public middle schools	76.0%	8				45.9	28.9	15.0	30.1		85.0	85.0				73.7	67.3	71.6	71.1	$14,144	$1,207	$12,938
Hollidaysburg Area Junior High School	Public	7-9	1000 Hewit St	Hollidaysburg	16648	Blair County	Hollidaysburg Area School District	No	No	No	No	(814) 695-4426	807	83	9.7	41.1%	757 (93.8%)	4 (0.5%)	10 (1.2%)	16 (2.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	20 (2.5%)	80	150^th of 893 public middle schools	83.2%		79.8	144^th of 883 public middle schools	83.7%	6					48.7	35.8	42.7		61.4	61.4					78.0	60.8	69.9	$13,696	$362	$13,334
Tussey Mountain Middle School	Public	5-8	199 Front St	Saxton	16678	Bedford County	Tussey Mountain School District	No	No	No	No	(814) 635-2975	270	25	10.9	100.0%	263 (97.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.7%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (1.5%)	40.5	548^th of 893 public middle schools	38.6%		50.9	456^th of 883 public middle schools	48.4%	92			34.4	23.9	24.2	9.6	21.9		49.4	49.4			49.2	50.0	59.7	39.8	48.8	$13,447	$1,804	$11,643
Chestnut Ridge Middle School	Public	3-7	3281 Valley Road	Fishertown	15539	Bedford County	Chestnut Ridge School District	No	No	No	No	(814) 839-4195	418	36	11.7	54.3%	406 (97.1%)	3 (0.7%)	7 (1.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.5%)	64	313^th of 893 public middle schools	64.9%		65.5	299^th of 883 public middle schools	66.1%	14	51.9	62.5	40.2	29.7	33.3		42.4	87.6		87.6	68.4	70.8	55.0	68.0	61.2		63.9	$16,712	$1,677	$15,035
Penn Cambria Middle School	Public	5-8	401 Division St	Gallitzin	16641	Cambria County	Penn Cambria School District	No	No	No	No	(814) 886-4181	468	31	14.9	50.2%	453 (96.8%)	1 (0.2%)	3 (0.6%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (2.1%)	68.2	266^th of 893 public middle schools	70.2%		59.7	357^th of 883 public middle schools	59.6%	91			23.3	30.0	34.2	31.4	29.9		71.5	71.5			50.5	55.0	66.7	64.3	59.5	$14,499	$1,103	$13,397
Altoona Area Junior High School	Public	6-8	1400 7th Ave	Altoona	16602	Blair County	Altoona Area School District	No	No	No	No	(814) 381-7512	1,727	132	13.1	70.6%	1,437 (83.2%)	188 (10.9%)	49 (2.8%)	11 (0.6%)	6 (0.3%)	1 (0.1%)	35 (2.0%)	50.9	458^th of 893 public middle schools	48.7%		50.3	462^nd of 883 public middle schools	47.7%	4				40.3	35.0	18.5	31.0		52.7	52.7				51.1	49.3	43.6	47.9	$12,607	$1,721	$10,886
Bedford Middle School	Public	6-8	440 E Watson St	Bedford	15522	Bedford County	Bedford Area School District	No	No	No	No	(814) 623-4200	403	30	13.6	42.9%	382 (94.8%)	3 (0.7%)	3 (0.7%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	12 (3.0%)	70.4	241^st of 893 public middle schools	73.0%		76.9	170^th of 883 public middle schools	80.7%	71				58.0	39.2	29.6	42.8		54.4	54.4				66.7	58.5	56.4	60.8	$16,548	$517	$16,031
Everett Area Middle School	Public	6-8	1 Renaissance Circle	Everett	15537	Bedford County	Everett Area School District	No	No	No	No	(814) 652-9114	293	20	14.5	56.0%	277 (94.5%)	4 (1.4%)	9 (3.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.0%)	50.8	460^th of 893 public middle schools	48.5%		52	441^st of 883 public middle schools	50.1%	19				35.9	35.4	20.2	30.7		47.1	47.1				44.7	58.3	46.0	49.9	$9,574	$1,349	$8,225

Frequently Asked Questions about Claysburg-Kimmel Junior High School

What district is Claysburg-Kimmel Junior High School in?

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What is the racial makeup of Claysburg-Kimmel Junior High School?

Students at Claysburg-Kimmel Junior High School are 96% White, 3% Two or more races.

How many students attend Claysburg-Kimmel Junior High School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 130 students attended Claysburg-Kimmel Junior High School.

Is Claysburg-Kimmel Junior High School a good school?

Claysburg-Kimmel Junior High School ranks 255^th of 893 Pennsylvania middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

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