Hollidaysburg Area Junior High School

Summary:

Hollidaysburg Area Junior High School is a public middle school serving grades 7-9 in Hollidaysburg, Pennsylvania, part of the Hollidaysburg Area School District. With 807 students, the school has consistently ranked in the top 25% of Pennsylvania middle schools over the past decade, earning a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Hollidaysburg Area Junior High School stands out for its exceptional academic performance. The school consistently outperforms the state average on PSSA assessments, with 70.4% of students proficient or better in ELA and 51.2% in math, compared to state averages of 53% and 40.4%, respectively. The school also performs well across different student subgroups, ranking in the top 15% of Pennsylvania middle schools for female, male, white, low-socioeconomic status, and students with disabilities. Additionally, the school has very low dropout rates, ranging from 0.0% to 1.6% over the past few years, significantly lower than the state average.

Compared to nearby middle schools, such as Central Cambria Middle School, Northern Bedford County Middle School, and Tyrone Area Middle School, Hollidaysburg Area Junior High School outperforms them in academic metrics such as math, science, and ELA proficiency. This consistent high performance, along with the school's ability to support diverse student populations, including those from low-socioeconomic backgrounds, makes Hollidaysburg Area Junior High School a standout institution in the region.


Detail:

Public 7-9

 1000 Hewit St
       Hollidaysburg, PA  16648-2220


(814) 695-4426

District: Hollidaysburg Area School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
93rd of 891 Pennsylvania Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $13,696 Help


Students who attend Hollidaysburg Area Junior High School usually attend:

High:    Hollidaysburg Area Senior High School

Feeder schools for Hollidaysburg Area Junior High School:

Elementary:    Charles W Longer Elementary School
    Foot of Ten Elementary School
    Frankstown Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio:  9.7 Help
Number of students:  807

Racial breakdown:

White:
93.8%
Two or more races:
2.5%
Asian:
2.0%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  41.1% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Hollidaysburg Area Junior High School ranks better than 89.6% of middle schools in Pennsylvania. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 85.92. (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 (93.8%), two or more races (2.5%), Asian (2%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 41.1% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Hollidaysburg Area Junior High School is 9.7. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Hollidaysburg Area Junior High School is $13,696.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Hollidaysburg Area Junior High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Hollidaysburg Area Junior High School 93rd of 891 Pennsylvania public middle schools. (See Hollidaysburg Area Junior High School in the ranking list.)

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Hollidaysburg Area School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Hollidaysburg Area School District 113th of 610 Pennsylvania school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Hollidaysburg Area Junior High School

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Rank History for all students at Hollidaysburg Area Junior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 69.22 225th 643 65.0%
2004 58.21 340th 663 48.7%
2005 59.80 323rd 687 53.0%
2006 70.53 217th 736 70.5%
2007 76.25 146th 749 80.5%
2008 73.12 186th 753 75.3%
2009 70.52 222nd 770 71.2%
2010 69.27 252nd 805 68.7%
2011 73.20 212th 825 74.3%
2012 75.35 197th 834 76.4%
2013 72.39 213th 758 71.9%
2014 74.23 173rd 728 76.2%
2016 75.26 196th 870 77.5%
2017 70.41 242nd 877 72.4%
2018 77.07 180th 861 79.1%
2019 74.14 209th 891 76.5%
2021 78.84 124th 797 84.4%
2022 79.76 144th 883 83.7%
2023 79.98 150th 893 83.2%
2024 85.92 93rd 891 89.6%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Hollidaysburg Area Junior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 71.80 173rd 874 80.2%
2024 81.22 93rd 877 89.4%
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Rank History for Female students at Hollidaysburg Area Junior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 84.90 94th 860 89.1%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Hollidaysburg Area Junior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 59.31 196th 660 70.3%
2024 67.48 133rd 672 80.2%
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Rank History for Male students at Hollidaysburg Area Junior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 84.30 99th 870 88.6%
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Rank History for White students at Hollidaysburg Area Junior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 65.65 196th 681 71.2%
2024 76.03 122nd 673 81.9%
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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 Hollidaysburg Area Junior High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 929 2 12 4 0 n/a n/a 0 947
1989 917 5 13 1 0 n/a n/a 0 936
1990 966 4 15 1 0 n/a n/a 0 986
1991 954 5 13 1 0 n/a n/a 0 973
1992 993 4 15 2 0 n/a n/a 0 1014
1993 1015 4 12 3 0 n/a n/a 0 1034
1994 1025 4 10 2 0 n/a n/a 0 1041
1995 1055 5 13 0 1 n/a n/a 0 1074
1996 1055 5 13 0 1 n/a n/a 0 1074
1997 1045 6 11 1 1 n/a n/a 0 1064
1998 1043 7 8 0 0 n/a n/a 0 1058
1999 974 10 5 2 1 n/a n/a 0 992
2000 957 7 10 2 0 n/a n/a 0 976
2001 1031 10 8 2 1 n/a n/a 0 1052
2002 1024 3 4 2 1 n/a n/a 0 1034
2003 1024 3 4 2 1 n/a n/a 0 1034
2004 958 5 7 3 2 n/a n/a 0 975
2005 928 3 8 2 2 n/a n/a 0 943
2006 948 4 8 3 2 n/a n/a 0 965
2007 888 11 5 8 1 n/a n/a 0 913
2008 831 14 6 4 0 n/a n/a 0 855
2009 843 11 9 5 2 n/a n/a 0 870
2010 810 8 12 7 2 n/a n/a 0 839
2011 826 3 14 8 2 0 4 0 857
2012 792 7 12 11 0 2 6 0 830
2013 802 6 13 10 0 2 6 0 839
2014 807 7 13 6 0 1 4 0 838
2015 780 11 11 8 0 2 4 0 816
2016 801 11 9 11 0 0 5 0 837
2017 808 11 15 13 0 0 4 0 851
2018 779 8 18 15 1 0 8 0 829
2019 762 8 22 13 0 0 11 0 816
2020 753 8 19 12 0 0 16 0 808
2021 752 5 20 13 0 0 20 0 810
2022 747 3 18 16 0 0 23 0 807
2023 757 4 16 10 0 0 20 0 807

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 Hollidaysburg Area Junior High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 947 59.0 16.0 n/a
1989 936 59.0 15.8 n/a
1990 986 60.0 16.4 0
1991 973 62.5 15.5 n/a
1992 1014 62.8 16.1 n/a
1993 1034 55.5 18.6 n/a
1994 1041 55.0 18.9 n/a
1995 1074 58.5 18.4 n/a
1996 1074 58.5 18.4 n/a
1997 1064 56.5 18.8 n/a
1998 1058 57.0 18.6 n/a
1999 992 65.0 15.3 n/a
2000 976 66.5 14.7 25.8
2001 1052 65.0 16.2 24
2002 1034 65.2 15.9 24.6
2003 1034 65.2 15.9 24.6
2004 975 65.8 14.8 26.3
2005 943 66.4 14.2 26.9
2006 965 65.8 14.7 24.8
2007 913 66.6 13.7 23.2
2008 855 65.9 13.0 22.5
2009 870 65.3 13.3 24.5
2010 839 64.7 12.9 28
2011 857 63.7 13.4 25.2
2012 830 60.1 13.8 26.3
2013 839 61.0 13.7 28.8
2014 838 61.2 13.6 28.6
2015 816 60.0 13.6 32.5
2016 837 61.0 13.7 33.9
2017 851 60.8 13.9 34.8
2018 829 60.8 13.6 35
2019 816 59.6 13.6 31.6
2020 808 58.6 13.7 33.5
2021 810 55.5 14.5 32
2022 807 57.7 13.9 36.6
2023 807 82.5 9.7 41.1

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 Hollidaysburg Area Junior High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 947 59.0 16.0 n/a
1989 936 59.0 15.8 n/a
1990 986 60.0 16.4 0
1991 973 62.5 15.5 n/a
1992 1014 62.8 16.1 n/a
1993 1034 55.5 18.6 n/a
1994 1041 55.0 18.9 n/a
1995 1074 58.5 18.4 n/a
1996 1074 58.5 18.4 n/a
1997 1064 56.5 18.8 n/a
1998 1058 57.0 18.6 n/a
1999 992 65.0 15.3 n/a
2000 976 66.5 14.7 25.8
2001 1052 65.0 16.2 24
2002 1034 65.2 15.9 24.6
2003 1034 65.2 15.9 24.6
2004 975 65.8 14.8 26.3
2005 943 66.4 14.2 26.9
2006 965 65.8 14.7 24.8
2007 913 66.6 13.7 23.2
2008 855 65.9 13.0 22.5
2009 870 65.3 13.3 24.5
2010 839 64.7 12.9 28
2011 857 63.7 13.4 25.2
2012 830 60.1 13.8 26.3
2013 839 61.0 13.7 28.8
2014 838 61.2 13.6 28.6
2015 816 60.0 13.6 32.5
2016 837 61.0 13.7 33.9
2017 851 60.8 13.9 34.8
2018 829 60.8 13.6 35
2019 816 59.6 13.6 31.6
2020 808 58.6 13.7 33.5
2021 810 55.5 14.5 32
2022 807 57.7 13.9 36.6
2023 807 82.5 9.7 41.1

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 Hollidaysburg Area Junior High School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $80 (0.6%) $13,336 (99.4%) $13,416
2020 $62 (0.4%) $13,781 (99.6%) $13,843
2021 $63 (0.5%) $12,777 (99.5%) $12,840
2022 $362 (2.6%) $13,334 (97.4%) $13,696

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Hollidaysburg Area Junior High School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 209th of 891 Middle schoolsRanks 150th of 893 Middle schools
 6.7%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
7th Grade Math (Hollidaysburg Area Junior High School)56.748.7
 8%
   7th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)38.233.2
 5%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Hollidaysburg Area Junior High School)70.478
 7.6%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)60.554.5
 6%
8th Grade Math (Hollidaysburg Area Junior High School)34.935.8
 0.9%
   8th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)32.226
 6.2%
8th Grade Science (Hollidaysburg Area Junior High School)62.361.4
 0.9%
   8th Grade Science (Pennsylvania)58.257
 1.2%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Hollidaysburg Area Junior High School)63.760.8
 2.9%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)57.952.8
 5.1%
All Grades Math (Hollidaysburg Area Junior High School)46.442.7
 3.7%
   All Grades Math (Pennsylvania)42.439.3
 3.1%
All Grades Science (Hollidaysburg Area Junior High School)62.361.4
 0.9%
   All Grades Science (Pennsylvania)6865.6
 2.4%
All Grades English Language Arts (Hollidaysburg Area Junior High School)67.369.9
 2.6%
   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 Students816807
 1.1%
African American84
 50%
American Indian00
Asian2216
 27.3%
Hispanic1310
 23.1%
Pacific Islander00
White762757
 0.7%
Two or More Races1120
 81.8%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients31.6%41.1%
 9.5%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Hollidaysburg Area Junior High School

In the 2022-23 school year, 807 students attended Hollidaysburg Area Junior High School.

Students who attend Hollidaysburg Area Junior High School usually go on to attend Hollidaysburg Area Senior High School

Students at Hollidaysburg Area Junior High School are 94% White, 2% Two or more races, 2% Asian, 1% Hispanic.

Hollidaysburg Area Junior High School ranks 93rd of 891 Pennsylvania middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.


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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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