Hamburg Area Middle School

Summary:

Hamburg Area Middle School is a public middle school serving grades 6-8 in the Hamburg Area School District, located in Hamburg, Pennsylvania. With 477 students, the school's academic performance consistently ranks in the bottom half of Pennsylvania middle schools, with proficiency rates below the state average across all grades and subjects.

The school's struggles are particularly pronounced for certain student subgroups, such as Hispanic and White students, who rank in the bottom 30-40% of Pennsylvania middle schools. Additionally, the school has seen a concerning increase in dropout rates, rising from 0.0% in 2020-2021 to 1.6% in 2022-2023. This is likely exacerbated by the high percentage of students from low socioeconomic backgrounds, with 53.88% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch in 2022-2023. Despite the school's higher-than-average spending per student, which reached $17,544 in 2021-2022, the academic performance has continued to decline over the years.

Interestingly, the nearby schools, such as Northwest Middle School, Northeast Middle School, and Muhlenberg Junior High School, also perform poorly on academic measures, with proficiency rates well below the state averages. These schools serve a high proportion of students from low-income backgrounds, similar to Hamburg Area Middle School. In contrast, Kutztown Area Middle School and Blue Mountain Middle School, which are also within a reasonable distance, have significantly higher academic performance and serve a more economically diverse student population.


Detail:

Public 6-8

 Windsor Street
       Hamburg, PA  19526-9410


(610) 562-3990

District: Hamburg Area School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
546th of 891 Pennsylvania Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $17,544 Help


Students who attend Hamburg Area Middle School usually attend:

High:    Hamburg Area High School

Feeder schools for Hamburg Area Middle School:

Elementary:    Perry Elementary School
    Tilden Elementary Center

Student/teacher ratio:  13.0 Help
Number of students:  499

Racial breakdown:

White:
83.2%
Hispanic:
12.0%
Two or more races:
3.6%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  52.5% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Hamburg Area Middle School ranks worse than 61.3% of middle schools in Pennsylvania. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 41.23. (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 (83.2%), Hispanic (12%), two or more races (3.6%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 52.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Hamburg Area Middle School is 13. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Hamburg Area Middle School is $17,544.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Hamburg Area Middle School:

SchoolDigger ranks Hamburg Area Middle School 546th of 891 Pennsylvania public middle schools. (See Hamburg Area Middle School in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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White students:


Hamburg Area School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Hamburg Area School District 411th of 610 Pennsylvania school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Hamburg Area Middle School

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Rank History for all students at Hamburg Area Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 66.46 250th 643 61.1%
2004 51.39 405th 663 38.9%
2005 38.96 500th 687 27.2%
2006 54.71 405th 736 45.0%
2007 57.73 379th 749 49.4%
2008 61.50 330th 753 56.2%
2009 59.30 368th 770 52.2%
2010 60.25 381st 805 52.7%
2011 71.14 242nd 825 70.7%
2012 70.57 268th 834 67.9%
2013 68.62 262nd 758 65.4%
2014 70.60 223rd 728 69.4%
2015 56.76 383rd 835 54.1%
2016 53.77 451st 870 48.2%
2017 59.45 376th 877 57.1%
2018 56.00 420th 861 51.2%
2019 42.22 556th 891 37.6%
2021 38.31 505th 797 36.6%
2022 40.38 553rd 883 37.4%
2023 44.85 514th 893 42.4%
2024 41.23 546th 891 38.7%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Hamburg Area Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 43.76 502nd 874 42.6%
2024 37.82 561st 877 36.0%
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Rank History for Female students at Hamburg Area Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 38.65 552nd 860 35.8%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Hamburg Area Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 40.24 357th 660 45.9%
2024 35.50 415th 672 38.2%
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Rank History for Male students at Hamburg Area Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 42.34 516th 870 40.7%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Hamburg Area Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 37.24 222nd 362 38.7%
2024 24.43 288th 362 20.4%
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Rank History for White students at Hamburg Area Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 27.00 539th 681 20.9%
2024 24.80 544th 673 19.2%
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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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Enrollment information for Hamburg Area Middle School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1997 609 6 4 5 0 n/a n/a 0 624
1998 685 4 4 2 0 n/a n/a 0 695
1999 640 1 4 4 0 n/a n/a 0 649
2000 626 0 3 7 0 n/a n/a 0 636
2001 605 1 2 8 0 n/a n/a 0 616
2002 665 2 0 12 0 n/a n/a 0 679
2003 665 2 0 12 0 n/a n/a 0 679
2004 646 1 0 17 0 n/a n/a 0 664
2005 636 7 1 22 0 n/a n/a 0 666
2006 648 9 2 24 0 n/a n/a 0 683
2007 625 10 2 20 0 n/a n/a 0 657
2008 607 9 4 20 0 n/a n/a 0 640
2009 568 15 4 24 0 n/a n/a 0 611
2010 564 10 4 23 0 n/a n/a 0 601
2011 522 10 2 23 0 0 1 0 558
2012 519 8 2 23 0 0 0 0 552
2013 524 8 4 38 0 0 6 0 580
2014 497 4 6 35 0 0 8 0 550
2015 458 8 5 35 0 0 15 0 521
2016 461 3 3 28 0 0 12 0 507
2017 464 3 1 27 0 0 9 0 504
2018 477 2 4 28 0 0 3 0 514
2019 470 2 6 37 0 0 5 0 520
2020 475 4 6 30 0 0 7 0 522
2021 429 5 3 39 0 1 9 0 486
2022 421 4 3 42 0 1 16 0 487
2023 395 3 2 60 0 1 16 0 477
2024 415 2 3 60 0 1 18 0 499

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 Hamburg Area Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1997 624 35.2 17.7 n/a
1998 695 36.2 19.2 n/a
1999 649 37.5 17.3 n/a
2000 636 37.0 17.2 10.8
2001 616 38.0 16.2 11.5
2002 679 37.8 18.0 11.8
2003 679 37.8 18.0 11.8
2004 664 39.8 16.7 11.1
2005 666 42.3 15.7 12
2006 683 42.3 16.1 21.1
2007 657 42.6 15.4 23.3
2008 640 45.3 14.1 24.7
2009 611 44.5 13.7 28
2010 601 44.0 13.6 32.1
2011 558 43.0 12.9 36.2
2012 552 42.5 12.9 36.6
2013 580 42.5 13.6 39
2014 550 42.6 12.8 38.2
2015 521 38.0 13.7 40.7
2016 507 38.0 13.3 43.8
2017 504 38.6 13.0 44.6
2018 514 36.6 14.0 39.3
2019 520 36.0 14.4 45
2020 522 37.2 14.0 46.4
2021 486 36.4 13.3 53.3
2022 487 36.9 13.1 48
2023 477 36.4 13.0 53.9
2024 499 38.1 13.0 52.5

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 Hamburg Area Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1997 624 35.2 17.7 n/a
1998 695 36.2 19.2 n/a
1999 649 37.5 17.3 n/a
2000 636 37.0 17.2 10.8
2001 616 38.0 16.2 11.5
2002 679 37.8 18.0 11.8
2003 679 37.8 18.0 11.8
2004 664 39.8 16.7 11.1
2005 666 42.3 15.7 12
2006 683 42.3 16.1 21.1
2007 657 42.6 15.4 23.3
2008 640 45.3 14.1 24.7
2009 611 44.5 13.7 28
2010 601 44.0 13.6 32.1
2011 558 43.0 12.9 36.2
2012 552 42.5 12.9 36.6
2013 580 42.5 13.6 39
2014 550 42.6 12.8 38.2
2015 521 38.0 13.7 40.7
2016 507 38.0 13.3 43.8
2017 504 38.6 13.0 44.6
2018 514 36.6 14.0 39.3
2019 520 36.0 14.4 45
2020 522 37.2 14.0 46.4
2021 486 36.4 13.3 53.3
2022 487 36.9 13.1 48
2023 477 36.4 13.0 53.9
2024 499 38.1 13.0 52.5

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 Hamburg Area Middle School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $338 (2.2%) $14,875 (97.8%) $15,212
2020 $355 (2.2%) $15,703 (97.8%) $16,058
2021 $958 (5.3%) $16,979 (94.7%) $17,936
2022 $750 (4.3%) $16,794 (95.7%) $17,544

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Hamburg Area Middle School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 556th of 891 Middle schoolsRanks 514th of 893 Middle schools
 4.8%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
6th Grade Math (Hamburg Area Middle School)25.935.3
 9.4%
   6th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)3936.4
 2.6%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Hamburg Area Middle School)51.543
 8.5%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)6355.6
 7.4%
7th Grade Math (Hamburg Area Middle School)36.626
 10.6%
   7th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)38.233.2
 5%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Hamburg Area Middle School)56.340.8
 15.5%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)60.554.5
 6%
8th Grade Math (Hamburg Area Middle School)20.716.3
 4.4%
   8th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)32.226
 6.2%
8th Grade Science (Hamburg Area Middle School)58.755.4
 3.3%
   8th Grade Science (Pennsylvania)58.257
 1.2%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Hamburg Area Middle School)37.552
 14.5%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)57.952.8
 5.1%
All Grades Math (Hamburg Area Middle School)27.926.3
 1.6%
   All Grades Math (Pennsylvania)42.439.3
 3.1%
All Grades Science (Hamburg Area Middle School)58.755.4
 3.3%
   All Grades Science (Pennsylvania)6865.6
 2.4%
All Grades English Language Arts (Hamburg Area Middle School)48.744.9
 3.8%
   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 Students520477
 8.3%
African American23
 50%
American Indian00
Asian62
 66.7%
Hispanic3760
 62.2%
Pacific Islander01
White470395
 16%
Two or More Races516
 220%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients45%53.9%
 8.9%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Hamburg Area Middle School

Students at Hamburg Area Middle School are 83% White, 12% Hispanic, 4% Two or more races.

Students who attend Hamburg Area Middle School usually go on to attend Hamburg Area High School

Hamburg Area Middle School ranks 546th of 891 Pennsylvania middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

In the 2023-24 school year, 499 students attended Hamburg 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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