Connellsville Area Middle School

Summary:

Connellsville Area Middle School is a public middle school serving 948 students in grades 6-8 in Connellsville, Pennsylvania, which is part of the Connellsville Area School District. The school consistently underperforms compared to state averages on standardized tests, ranking among the lowest-performing middle schools in Pennsylvania.

Connellsville Area Middle School's academic performance is a significant concern, with proficiency rates that are well below the state averages in Math (25.4% vs. 39.3%), Science (50.9% vs. 65.6%), and English Language Arts (36.8% vs. 53.8%). This trend has persisted over the past several years, and the school's overall statewide ranking places it between 500-700 out of over 800 Pennsylvania middle schools. The school's White and low socioeconomic status (SES) student subgroups perform particularly poorly, ranking in the bottom quartile of the state, while the disabled student subgroup performs better, ranking in the middle third.

Interestingly, Connellsville Area Middle School's academic outcomes lag significantly behind many nearby middle schools, such as Wendover Middle School and Belle Vernon Area Middle School, which outperform Connellsville by 20-40 percentage points on PSSA tests. Despite the school's relatively high per-student spending, ranging from $14,561 to $18,236 over the past four years, its academic outcomes remain poor compared to the state, suggesting that simply increasing funding may not be enough to drive meaningful improvements without addressing other underlying factors.


Detail:

Public 6-8

 Locust Street Extension
       Connellsville, PA  15425


(724) 628-8910

District: Connellsville Area School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
577th of 893 Pennsylvania Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $18,236 Help


Students who attend Connellsville Area Middle School usually attend:

High:    Connellsville Area Senior High School

Feeder schools for Connellsville Area Middle School:

Elementary:    Bullskin Elementary School
    Dunbar Township Elementary School
    Springfield Elementary School
    West Crawford Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio:  14.3 Help
Number of students:  948

Racial breakdown:

White:
92.2%
Two or more races:
3.5%
African American:
2.3%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  100% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Connellsville Area Middle School ranks worse than 64.6% of middle schools in Pennsylvania. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 37.29. (See more...)
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The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (92.2%), two or more races (3.5%), African American (2.3%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 100% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Connellsville Area Middle School is 14.3. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Connellsville Area Middle School is $18,236.
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Connellsville Area Middle School:

SchoolDigger ranks Connellsville Area Middle School 577th of 893 Pennsylvania public middle schools. (See Connellsville Area Middle School in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Connellsville Area School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Connellsville Area School District 464th of 606 Pennsylvania school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Connellsville Area Middle School

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Rank History for all students at Connellsville Area Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 18.50 549th 643 14.6%
2004 45.02 455th 663 31.4%
2005 44.43 459th 687 33.2%
2006 31.61 574th 736 22.0%
2007 33.49 576th 749 23.1%
2008 32.24 580th 753 23.0%
2009 26.64 630th 770 18.2%
2010 33.78 632nd 805 21.5%
2011 29.91 661st 825 19.9%
2012 33.82 633rd 834 24.1%
2013 33.11 575th 758 24.1%
2014 38.89 521st 728 28.4%
2015 45.00 500th 835 40.1%
2016 33.49 595th 870 31.6%
2017 26.82 633rd 877 27.8%
2018 24.20 639th 861 25.8%
2019 28.91 633rd 891 29.0%
2021 30.42 574th 797 28.0%
2022 31.41 599th 883 32.2%
2023 37.29 577th 893 35.4%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Connellsville Area Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 26.24 656th 874 24.9%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Connellsville Area Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 43.93 322nd 660 51.2%
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Rank History for White students at Connellsville Area Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 17.81 595th 681 12.6%
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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.

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Data source: Pennsylvania Dept of Education

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Enrollment information for Connellsville Area Middle School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 1089 24 0 0 0 n/a n/a -81 1032
1989 1038 20 1 1 0 n/a n/a 0 1060
1990 1058 23 1 1 0 n/a n/a 0 1083
1991 1052 22 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 1075
1992 1048 23 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 1072
1993 1008 19 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 1028
1994 1000 23 2 1 0 n/a n/a 0 1026
1995 1048 20 1 1 0 n/a n/a 0 1070
1996 1048 20 1 1 0 n/a n/a 0 1070
1997 950 21 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 972
1998 1002 20 1 1 0 n/a n/a 0 1024
1999 978 27 3 1 0 n/a n/a 0 1009
2000 951 26 1 1 0 n/a n/a 0 979
2001 866 23 5 1 6 n/a n/a 0 901
2002 810 17 2 2 0 n/a n/a 0 831
2003 810 17 2 2 0 n/a n/a 0 831
2004 843 18 1 2 0 n/a n/a 0 864
2005 799 20 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 821
2006 829 27 2 2 0 n/a n/a 0 860
2007 763 24 3 3 0 n/a n/a 0 793
2008 730 19 2 6 0 n/a n/a 0 757
2009 682 16 1 5 0 n/a n/a 0 704
2010 696 21 1 4 0 n/a n/a 0 722
2011 683 20 1 0 0 0 0 0 704
2012 647 15 1 2 1 0 2 0 668
2013 773 10 1 6 2 0 12 0 804
2014 736 10 3 6 1 0 17 0 773
2015 713 6 3 8 0 0 19 0 749
2016 717 5 1 3 0 0 23 0 749
2017 989 14 2 3 1 0 38 0 1047
2018 959 14 1 6 2 0 37 0 1019
2019 984 14 3 8 3 0 27 0 1039
2020 1014 16 4 7 2 0 28 0 1071
2021 927 17 3 12 3 0 28 0 990
2022 901 15 3 12 2 0 34 0 967
2023 874 22 2 15 2 0 33 0 948

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 Connellsville Area Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 1032 60.4 17.0 n/a
1989 1060 62.8 16.8 n/a
1990 1083 62.8 17.2 0
1991 1075 63.4 16.9 n/a
1992 1072 64.4 16.6 n/a
1993 1028 49.0 21.0 n/a
1994 1026 50.0 20.5 n/a
1995 1070 50.0 21.4 n/a
1996 1070 50.0 21.4 n/a
1997 972 51.5 18.9 n/a
1998 1024 55.5 18.5 n/a
1999 1009 58.0 17.4 n/a
2000 979 58.0 16.9 43.9
2001 901 57.0 15.8 51.5
2002 831 57.1 14.6 58
2003 831 57.1 14.6 58
2004 864 55.1 15.7 54.5
2005 821 53.8 15.3 58.7
2006 860 51.6 16.7 55.5
2007 793 53.7 14.8 54.7
2008 757 56.0 13.5 59.3
2009 704 54.7 12.9 55
2010 722 53.6 13.4 52.6
2011 704 53.5 13.1 56.5
2012 668 52.8 12.6 59.9
2013 804 62.3 12.9 n/a
2014 773 62.4 12.3 60
2015 749 62.0 12.0 60.3
2016 749 55.0 13.6 100
2017 1047 73.1 14.3 100
2018 1019 70.0 14.5 99.7
2019 1039 69.0 15.0 100
2020 1071 75.0 14.2 100
2021 990 67.4 14.6 99.7
2022 967 70.1 13.7 99.7
2023 948 66.2 14.3 100

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 Connellsville Area Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 1032 60.4 17.0 n/a
1989 1060 62.8 16.8 n/a
1990 1083 62.8 17.2 0
1991 1075 63.4 16.9 n/a
1992 1072 64.4 16.6 n/a
1993 1028 49.0 21.0 n/a
1994 1026 50.0 20.5 n/a
1995 1070 50.0 21.4 n/a
1996 1070 50.0 21.4 n/a
1997 972 51.5 18.9 n/a
1998 1024 55.5 18.5 n/a
1999 1009 58.0 17.4 n/a
2000 979 58.0 16.9 43.9
2001 901 57.0 15.8 51.5
2002 831 57.1 14.6 58
2003 831 57.1 14.6 58
2004 864 55.1 15.7 54.5
2005 821 53.8 15.3 58.7
2006 860 51.6 16.7 55.5
2007 793 53.7 14.8 54.7
2008 757 56.0 13.5 59.3
2009 704 54.7 12.9 55
2010 722 53.6 13.4 52.6
2011 704 53.5 13.1 56.5
2012 668 52.8 12.6 59.9
2013 804 62.3 12.9 n/a
2014 773 62.4 12.3 60
2015 749 62.0 12.0 60.3
2016 749 55.0 13.6 100
2017 1047 73.1 14.3 100
2018 1019 70.0 14.5 99.7
2019 1039 69.0 15.0 100
2020 1071 75.0 14.2 100
2021 990 67.4 14.6 99.7
2022 967 70.1 13.7 99.7
2023 948 66.2 14.3 100

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 Connellsville Area Middle School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $631 (4.0%) $15,070 (96.0%) $15,701
2020 $626 (4.1%) $14,518 (95.9%) $15,143
2021 $602 (4.1%) $13,959 (95.9%) $14,561
2022 $3,120 (17.1%) $15,116 (82.9%) $18,236

Data source: Pennsylvania Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Connellsville Area Middle School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 633rd of 891 Middle schoolsRanks 577th of 893 Middle schools
 6.4%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
6th Grade Math (Connellsville Area Middle School)25.427.3
 1.9%
   6th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)3936.4
 2.6%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Connellsville Area Middle School)51.435.9
 15.5%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)6355.6
 7.4%
7th Grade Math (Connellsville Area Middle School)24.122.9
 1.2%
   7th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)38.233.2
 5%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Connellsville Area Middle School)39.137.2
 1.9%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)60.554.5
 6%
8th Grade Math (Connellsville Area Middle School)18.725.9
 7.2%
   8th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)32.226
 6.2%
8th Grade Science (Connellsville Area Middle School)4250.9
 8.9%
   8th Grade Science (Pennsylvania)58.257
 1.2%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Connellsville Area Middle School)3637.4
 1.4%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)57.952.8
 5.1%
All Grades Math (Connellsville Area Middle School)22.725.4
 2.7%
   All Grades Math (Pennsylvania)42.439.3
 3.1%
All Grades Science (Connellsville Area Middle School)4250.9
 8.9%
   All Grades Science (Pennsylvania)6865.6
 2.4%
All Grades English Language Arts (Connellsville Area Middle School)42.136.8
 5.3%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)60.953.8
 7.1%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students1039948
 8.8%
African American1422
 57.1%
American Indian32
 33.3%
Asian32
 33.3%
Hispanic815
 87.5%
Pacific Islander00
White984874
 11.2%
Two or More Races2733
 22.2%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients100%100%


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Connellsville Area Middle School ranks 577th of 893 Pennsylvania middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Students who attend Connellsville Area Middle School usually go on to attend Connellsville Area Senior High School

Students at Connellsville Area Middle School are 92% White, 3% Two or more races, 2% African American, 2% Hispanic.

In the 2022-23 school year, 948 students attended Connellsville Area Middle School.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Pennsylvania Department of Education.

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