Fannett-Metal Middle School

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Fannett-Metal Middle School ranks 608 th of 891 Pennsylvania middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Fannett-Metal Middle School is a small public middle school in Willow Hill, Pennsylvania, serving grades 6-8 with a student population of just 82 students. Despite its small size, the school faces several challenges, including consistently low test scores, high dropout rates, and a high percentage of economically disadvantaged students.

Fannett-Metal Middle School's academic performance is a significant concern, with students consistently scoring below state and district averages on PSSA tests in Math, Science, and English Language Arts. In the 2023-2024 school year, only 14.3% of Fannett-Metal students were proficient or better in PSSA Math, compared to 40.4% statewide and 42.8% in the Fannett-Metal School District. The school's dropout rates have also been relatively high in recent years, ranging from 0.0% to 1.6%, which is higher than the state average. Additionally, 100% of Fannett-Metal Middle School students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in the 2022-2023 school year, indicating a high level of economic disadvantage among the student population.

When compared to nearby middle schools, Fannett-Metal Middle School generally performs worse on PSSA tests and has higher dropout rates. For instance, in 2023-2024, the school's PSSA Math proficiency rate of 14.3% was significantly lower than the 28.8% to 38.2% range of the nearby James Buchanan Middle School, Mount Union Area Junior High School, McConnellsburg Middle School, Chambersburg Area Middle School - South, Chambersburg Area Middle School - North, and Shippensburg Area Middle School. These comparisons highlight the need for the Fannett-Metal School District to address the unique challenges facing Fannett-Metal Middle School and implement targeted interventions to improve student outcomes.

Detail:

Public 6-8

14823 Path Valley Road
Willow Hill, PA 17271-0091

(717) 349-2363

District: Fannett-Metal School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
608^th of 891 Pennsylvania Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $18,459

Student/teacher ratio: 8.3

Number of students: 76

Racial breakdown:

White:

98.7%

Two or more races:

1.3%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 100%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Fannett-Metal Middle School ranks worse than 68.2% of middle schools in Pennsylvania. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 31.82. (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 (98.7%), two or more races (1.3%). (See more...)

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

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Fannett-Metal Middle School is 8.3. (See more...)

Compare Fannett-Metal Middle School employs 9.1 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Fannett-Metal Middle School is $18,459.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Fannett-Metal Middle School:

SchoolDigger ranks Fannett-Metal Middle School 608^th of 891 Pennsylvania public middle schools. (See Fannett-Metal Middle School in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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White students:

Fannett-Metal School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Fannett-Metal School District 346^th of 610 Pennsylvania school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Fannett-Metal Middle School

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Rank History for all students at Fannett-Metal Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	PA State Percentile
2003	50.96	389^th	643	39.5%
2004	30.03	528^th	663	20.4%
2005	52.84	394^th	687	42.6%
2006	59.38	355^th	736	51.8%
2007	54.35	426^th	749	43.1%
2008	46.06	499^th	753	33.7%
2009	46.79	508^th	770	34.0%
2010	16.20	706^th	805	12.3%
2011	34.04	640^th	825	22.4%
2012	27.02	660^th	834	20.9%
2013	37.17	557^th	758	26.5%
2014	31.87	556^th	728	23.6%
2015	59.60	347^th	835	58.4%
2016	56.20	418^th	870	52.0%
2017	51.78	455^th	877	48.1%
2018	48.09	489^th	861	43.2%
2019	42.02	558^th	891	37.4%
2021	33.70	545^th	797	31.6%
2022	38.92	563^rd	883	36.2%
2023	44.79	515^th	893	42.3%
2024	31.82	608^th	891	31.8%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Fannett-Metal Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	27.30	655^th	877	25.3%

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Rank History for Female students at Fannett-Metal Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	30.40	608^th	860	29.3%

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Rank History for Male students at Fannett-Metal Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	30.30	605^th	870	30.5%

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Rank History for White students at Fannett-Metal Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	23.21	569^th	681	16.4%
2024	13.15	615^th	673	8.6%

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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.

Data source: Pennsylvania Dept of Education

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Enrollment information for Fannett-Metal Middle School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
1998	125	3	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	128
1999	136	1	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	137
2000	124	0	0	0	1	n/a	n/a	125
2001	139	0	2	1	0	n/a	n/a	142
2002	157	0	1	1	0	n/a	n/a	159
2003	157	0	1	1	0	n/a	n/a	159
2004	154	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	154
2005	156	1	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	158
2006	146	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	146
2007	151	2	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	153
2008	140	4	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	144
2009	109	5	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	114
2010	111	4	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	116
2011	120	2	0	1	1	0	0	124
2012	137	3	0	0	1	0	0	141
2013	109	2	0	0	0	0	0	111
2014	109	3	0	0	0	0	0	112
2015	108	2	0	1	0	0	0	111
2016	106	1	1	1	0	0	0	109
2017	112	1	1	3	0	0	2	119
2018	104	1	1	2	0	0	0	108
2019	110	1	0	2	0	0	0	113
2020	121	0	0	4	0	0	1	126
2021	110	0	0	5	0	0	2	117
2022	102	0	0	1	0	0	1	104
2023	81	0	0	0	0	0	1	82
2024	75	0	0	0	0	0	1	76

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 Fannett-Metal Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1998	128	0.0	0.0	n/a
1999	137	5.0	27.4	n/a
2000	125	6.0	20.8	0
2001	142	6.0	23.7	0
2002	159	8.6	18.5	0
2003	159	8.6	18.5	0
2004	154	8.6	17.9	0
2005	158	9.6	16.5	0
2006	146	9.6	15.2	0
2007	153	7.1	21.5	0
2008	144	5.0	28.8	n/a
2009	114	7.5	15.2	n/a
2010	116	9.5	12.2	37.1
2011	124	9.8	12.6	35.5
2012	141	9.3	15.1	36.9
2013	111	7.8	14.1	36
2014	112	8.6	12.9	38.4
2015	111	9.0	12.3	35.1
2016	109	8.0	13.6	37.6
2017	119	9.4	12.6	n/a
2018	108	9.3	11.6	n/a
2019	113	9.5	11.8	44.2
2020	126	9.5	13.2	n/a
2021	117	8.1	14.3	46.2
2022	104	12.0	8.6	41.3
2023	82	11.7	6.9	100
2024	76	9.1	8.3	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 Fannett-Metal Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1998	128	0.0	0.0	n/a
1999	137	5.0	27.4	n/a
2000	125	6.0	20.8	0
2001	142	6.0	23.7	0
2002	159	8.6	18.5	0
2003	159	8.6	18.5	0
2004	154	8.6	17.9	0
2005	158	9.6	16.5	0
2006	146	9.6	15.2	0
2007	153	7.1	21.5	0
2008	144	5.0	28.8	n/a
2009	114	7.5	15.2	n/a
2010	116	9.5	12.2	37.1
2011	124	9.8	12.6	35.5
2012	141	9.3	15.1	36.9
2013	111	7.8	14.1	36
2014	112	8.6	12.9	38.4
2015	111	9.0	12.3	35.1
2016	109	8.0	13.6	37.6
2017	119	9.4	12.6	n/a
2018	108	9.3	11.6	n/a
2019	113	9.5	11.8	44.2
2020	126	9.5	13.2	n/a
2021	117	8.1	14.3	46.2
2022	104	12.0	8.6	41.3
2023	82	11.7	6.9	100
2024	76	9.1	8.3	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 Fannett-Metal Middle School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$832 (5.7%)	$13,772 (94.3%)	$14,603
2020	$878 (5.6%)	$14,845 (94.4%)	$15,722
2021	$1,892 (10.8%)	$15,552 (89.2%)	$17,444
2022	$2,983 (16.2%)	$15,476 (83.8%)	$18,459

Data source: Pennsylvania Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Fannett-Metal Middle School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 558^th of 891 Middle schools	Ranks 515^th of 893 Middle schools	5%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
6th Grade Math (Fannett-Metal Middle School)	17.4	25	7.6%
6th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)	39	36.4	2.6%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Fannett-Metal Middle School)	38.3	41.6	3.3%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)	63	55.6	7.4%
7th Grade Math (Fannett-Metal Middle School)	28.1	27.3	0.8%
7th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)	38.2	33.2	5%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Fannett-Metal Middle School)	48.5	51.6	3.1%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)	60.5	54.5	6%
8th Grade Math (Fannett-Metal Middle School)	32.2	4.2	28%
8th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)	32.2	26	6.2%
8th Grade Science (Fannett-Metal Middle School)	75	54.2	20.8%
8th Grade Science (Pennsylvania)	58.2	57	1.2%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Fannett-Metal Middle School)	64.2	54.2	10%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)	57.9	52.8	5.1%
All Grades Math (Fannett-Metal Middle School)	24.5	18.8	5.7%
All Grades Math (Pennsylvania)	42.4	39.3	3.1%
All Grades Science (Fannett-Metal Middle School)	75	54.2	20.8%
All Grades Science (Pennsylvania)	68	65.6	2.4%
All Grades English Language Arts (Fannett-Metal Middle School)	48.2	50.7	2.5%
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	113	82	27.4%
African American	1	0	100%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	2	0	100%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	110	81	26.4%
Two or More Races	0	1
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	44.2%	100%	55.8%

Schools Near Fannett-Metal 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
Fannett-Metal Middle School	Public	6-8	14823 Path Valley Road	Willow Hill	17271	Franklin County	Fannett-Metal School District	No	No	No	No	(717) 349-2363	76	9	8.3	100.0%	75 (98.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.3%)	31.8	608^th of 891 public middle schools	31.8%		44.8	515^th of 893 public middle schools	42.3%	93	16.0	16.7	12.1	14.3	39.4	39.4	48.0	25.0	45.4	42.9	$18,459	$2,983	$15,476
Chambersburg Area Middle School - North	Public	6-8	1957 Scotland Ave	Chambersburg	17201	Franklin County	Chambersburg Area School District	No	No	No	Yes	(717) 261-3369	1,050	63	16.5	63.6%	618 (58.9%)	73 (7.0%)	246 (23.4%)	29 (2.8%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.2%)	82 (7.8%)	67.8	270^th of 891 public middle schools	69.7%		69.7	251^st of 893 public middle schools	71.9%	19	39.4	26.3	26.7	30.7	68.2	68.2	62.9	59.5	69.7	64.1	$13,306	$487	$12,819
Shippensburg Area Middle School	Public	6-8	101 Park Place	Shippensburg	17257	Cumberland County	Shippensburg Area School District	No	No	No	No	(717) 530-2750	846	61	13.9	58.9%	607 (71.7%)	53 (6.3%)	81 (9.6%)	67 (7.9%)	1 (0.1%)	3 (0.4%)	34 (4.0%)	59.7	371^st of 891 public middle schools	58.4%		55.2	413^th of 893 public middle schools	53.8%	42	32.9	42.9	25.4	33.9	50.9	50.9	57.3	56.1	50.6	54.8	$12	$01	$12
Chambersburg Area Middle School - South	Public	6-8	1151 E McKinley St	Chambersburg	17201	Franklin County	Chambersburg Area School District	No	No	No	Yes	(717) 261-3385	1,074	68	15.7	70.9%	574 (53.4%)	91 (8.5%)	319 (29.7%)	22 (2.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (0.4%)	64 (6.0%)	62	337^th of 891 public middle schools	62.2%		59.9	360^th of 893 public middle schools	59.7%	23	30.2	36.5	33.0	33.1	59.5	59.5	54.1	56.6	55.1	55.3	$14,110	$672	$13,437
McConnellsburg Middle School	Public	6-8	151 East Cherry Street	Mc Connellsburg	17233	Fulton County	Central Fulton School District	No	No	No	No	(717) 485-3195	203	13	15.1	52.2%	182 (89.7%)	1 (0.5%)	8 (3.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (5.9%)	69.2	259^th of 891 public middle schools	70.9%		64.2	312^th of 893 public middle schools	65.1%	53	41.3	37.3	36.2	38.2	56.5	56.5	55.6	59.4	65.2	60.2	$16,041	$1,180	$14,860
Mount Union Area Junior High School	Public	6-8	706 North Shaver Street	Mount Union	17066	Huntingdon County	Mount Union Area School District	No	No	No	No	(814) 542-9311	245	21	11.8	100.0%	208 (84.9%)	11 (4.5%)	3 (1.2%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	22 (9.0%)	19.5	693^rd of 891 public middle schools	22.2%		32.1	609^th of 893 public middle schools	31.8%	84	7.8	21.4	8.2	11.7	32.2	32.2	25.6	37.1	28.2	29.8	$18,519	$485	$18,034
James Buchanan Middle School	Public	6-8	5191 Fort Loudon Rd	Mercersburg	17236	Franklin County	Tuscarora School District	No	No	No	No	(717) 328-5221	554	42	13.3	100.0%	508 (91.7%)	4 (0.7%)	18 (3.2%)	2 (0.4%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	20 (3.6%)	56.1	402^nd of 891 public middle schools	54.9%		58.8	368^th of 893 public middle schools	58.8%	34	31.5	25.1	30.0	28.8	61.6	61.6	56.6	48.3	51.7	52.2	$6,060	$602	$5,458

Frequently Asked Questions about Fannett-Metal Middle School

What is the racial makeup of Fannett-Metal Middle School?

Students at Fannett-Metal Middle School are 99% White, 1% Two or more races.

Is Fannett-Metal Middle School a good school?

Fannett-Metal Middle School ranks 608^th of 891 Pennsylvania middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Fannett-Metal Middle School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 76 students attended Fannett-Metal Middle School.

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