Is Indiana Area Junior High School a good school?

Indiana Area Junior High School ranks 166 th of 891 Pennsylvania middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Indiana Area Junior High School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 657 students attended Indiana Area Junior High School.

What is the racial makeup of Indiana Area Junior High School?

Students at Indiana Area Junior High School are 85% White, 5% African American, 5% Two or more races, 2% Asian, 2% Hispanic.

What high school do graduates of Indiana Area Junior High School attend?

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

Indiana Area Junior High School

Summary:

Indiana Area Junior High School is a public middle school serving grades 6-8 in the Indiana Area School District, located in Indiana, Pennsylvania. With 667 students, the school has consistently ranked in the top 20-25% of Pennsylvania middle schools over the past decade, earning a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Indiana Area Junior High School stands out for its exceptional academic performance. The school consistently outperforms the state average on PSSA (Pennsylvania System of School Assessment) tests in Math, Science, and English Language Arts across all grade levels. For example, in 2023-2024, the school had 49.7% of students proficient or better in Math, compared to the state average of 40.4%, and 59.1% proficiency in ELA, compared to the state's 53%. The school also performs particularly well for certain student subgroups, ranking 52nd out of 421 Pennsylvania middle schools for its African American students and 98th out of 672 for its disabled students. Additionally, the school has maintained very low dropout rates, ranging from 0% to 1.6% over the past few years, significantly better than the state average.

While Indiana Area Junior High School outperforms the nearby Northern Cambria Middle School, Apollo-Ridge Middle School, and River Valley Middle School, these schools still demonstrate respectable academic achievement, with some areas of strength. The data indicates that Indiana Area Junior High School is a high-performing middle school that consistently delivers strong academic outcomes for its students, across various subgroups and subject areas, making it a standout institution within the region.

Detail:

Public 6-8

245 N 5th St
Indiana, PA 15701-1929

(724) 463-8568

District: Indiana Area School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
166^th of 891 Pennsylvania Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $17,015

Students who attend Indiana Area Junior High School usually attend:

High:

Indiana Area Senior High School

Feeder schools for Indiana Area Junior High School:

Elementary:	Ben Franklin Elementary School
	East Pike Elementary School
	Eisenhower Elementary School
	Horace Mann Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio: 15.2

Number of students: 657

Racial breakdown:

White:

84.8%

African American:

5.5%

Two or more races:

5.0%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 48.6%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Indiana Area Junior High School ranks better than 81.4% of middle schools in Pennsylvania. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 77.68. (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 (84.8%), African American (5.5%), two or more races (5%). (See more...)

Compare Details 48.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Indiana Area Junior High School is 15.2. (See more...)

Compare Indiana Area Junior High School employs 43 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Indiana Area Junior High School is $17,015.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Indiana Area Junior High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Indiana Area Junior High School 166^th of 891 Pennsylvania public middle schools. (See Indiana Area Junior High School in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

Female students:

Disabled students:

Male students:

White students:

Indiana Area School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Indiana Area School District 117^th of 610 Pennsylvania school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for all students at Indiana Area Junior High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	PA State Percentile
2003	81.34	108^th	643	83.2%
2004	82.79	92^nd	663	86.1%
2005	71.70	211^th	687	69.3%
2006	68.62	233^rd	736	68.3%
2007	68.39	252^nd	749	66.4%
2008	71.56	206^th	753	72.6%
2009	73.40	192^nd	770	75.1%
2010	76.56	152^nd	805	81.1%
2011	74.97	188^th	825	77.2%
2012	74.27	217^th	834	74.0%
2013	74.78	187^th	758	75.3%
2014	76.61	144^th	728	80.2%
2015	79.81	140^th	835	83.2%
2016	81.58	127^th	870	85.4%
2017	78.05	168^th	877	80.8%
2018	77.84	167^th	861	80.6%
2019	79.65	150^th	891	83.2%
2021	82.71	100^th	797	87.5%
2022	81.62	124^th	883	86.0%
2023	77.44	170^th	893	81.0%
2024	77.68	166^th	891	81.4%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Indiana Area Junior High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	67.41	231^st	874	73.6%
2024	69.88	212^th	877	75.8%

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Rank History for Female students at Indiana Area Junior High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	74.40	190^th	860	77.9%

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Rank History for Disabled students at Indiana Area Junior High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	70.49	114^th	660	82.7%
2024	75.57	98^th	672	85.4%

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Rank History for Male students at Indiana Area Junior High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	77.90	151^st	870	82.6%

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Rank History for African American students at Indiana Area Junior High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	79.10	52^nd	421	87.6%

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Rank History for White students at Indiana Area Junior High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	67.27	183^rd	681	73.1%
2024	66.24	180^th	673	73.3%

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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 Indiana 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	794	16	15	2	1	n/a	n/a	-16	812
1989	795	23	11	3	2	n/a	n/a	0	834
1990	799	27	8	2	1	n/a	n/a	0	837
1991	864	33	9	5	0	n/a	n/a	0	911
1992	887	32	10	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	930
1993	944	33	8	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	987
1994	984	27	9	4	0	n/a	n/a	0	1024
1995	950	23	11	2	1	n/a	n/a	0	987
1996	950	23	11	2	1	n/a	n/a	0	987
1997	912	21	16	4	1	n/a	n/a	0	954
1998	916	23	14	4	3	n/a	n/a	0	960
1999	899	20	18	4	0	n/a	n/a	0	941
2000	873	26	17	2	1	n/a	n/a	0	919
2001	801	18	20	2	1	n/a	n/a	0	842
2002	818	15	27	0	1	n/a	n/a	0	861
2003	818	15	27	0	1	n/a	n/a	0	861
2004	825	19	15	4	1	n/a	n/a	0	864
2005	829	18	20	4	0	n/a	n/a	0	871
2006	737	33	14	3	0	n/a	n/a	0	787
2007	691	34	17	4	5	n/a	n/a	0	751
2008	611	43	29	3	6	n/a	n/a	0	692
2009	618	37	28	6	6	n/a	n/a	0	695
2010	595	32	32	4	3	n/a	n/a	0	666
2011	596	32	28	4	3	0	0	0	663
2012	559	22	35	6	2	0	3	0	627
2013	544	22	39	10	0	1	4	0	620
2014	567	28	29	12	1	0	3	0	640
2015	576	20	22	12	1	2	9	0	642
2016	588	22	33	11	2	1	11	0	668
2017	571	22	38	6	2	2	14	0	655
2018	599	31	34	8	1	2	15	0	690
2019	584	35	27	8	0	2	8	0	664
2020	576	32	22	11	1	2	27	0	671
2021	570	37	23	10	1	0	12	0	653
2022	564	35	20	13	3	0	18	0	653
2023	573	43	15	11	1	0	24	0	667
2024	557	36	16	14	1	0	33	0	657

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 Indiana Area Junior High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	812	73.5	11.0	n/a
1989	834	73.5	11.3	n/a
1990	837	72.0	11.6	0
1991	911	72.0	12.6	n/a
1992	930	73.0	12.7	n/a
1993	987	62.4	15.8	n/a
1994	1024	64.4	15.9	n/a
1995	987	62.9	15.7	n/a
1996	987	62.9	15.7	n/a
1997	954	63.4	15.0	n/a
1998	960	62.9	15.3	n/a
1999	941	66.9	14.1	n/a
2000	919	66.9	13.7	21.9
2001	842	71.5	11.8	21
2002	861	69.7	12.4	20.4
2003	861	69.7	12.4	20.4
2004	864	68.2	12.7	21.4
2005	871	67.2	13.0	20.2
2006	787	63.6	12.4	23.5
2007	751	65.6	11.4	23.2
2008	692	58.2	11.9	25.1
2009	695	57.7	12.0	25.6
2010	666	57.0	11.6	27.9
2011	663	53.5	12.3	30.5
2012	627	50.0	12.5	33.5
2013	620	50.0	12.3	36.1
2014	640	48.5	13.1	31.6
2015	642	50.0	12.8	39.6
2016	668	49.0	13.6	43.6
2017	655	45.1	14.5	45.5
2018	690	42.5	16.2	37.7
2019	664	43.0	15.4	41.3
2020	671	43.0	15.5	38.3
2021	653	41.7	15.6	42.9
2022	653	40.0	16.3	39.5
2023	667	42.7	15.5	48.1
2024	657	43.0	15.2	48.6

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 Indiana Area Junior High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	812	73.5	11.0	n/a
1989	834	73.5	11.3	n/a
1990	837	72.0	11.6	0
1991	911	72.0	12.6	n/a
1992	930	73.0	12.7	n/a
1993	987	62.4	15.8	n/a
1994	1024	64.4	15.9	n/a
1995	987	62.9	15.7	n/a
1996	987	62.9	15.7	n/a
1997	954	63.4	15.0	n/a
1998	960	62.9	15.3	n/a
1999	941	66.9	14.1	n/a
2000	919	66.9	13.7	21.9
2001	842	71.5	11.8	21
2002	861	69.7	12.4	20.4
2003	861	69.7	12.4	20.4
2004	864	68.2	12.7	21.4
2005	871	67.2	13.0	20.2
2006	787	63.6	12.4	23.5
2007	751	65.6	11.4	23.2
2008	692	58.2	11.9	25.1
2009	695	57.7	12.0	25.6
2010	666	57.0	11.6	27.9
2011	663	53.5	12.3	30.5
2012	627	50.0	12.5	33.5
2013	620	50.0	12.3	36.1
2014	640	48.5	13.1	31.6
2015	642	50.0	12.8	39.6
2016	668	49.0	13.6	43.6
2017	655	45.1	14.5	45.5
2018	690	42.5	16.2	37.7
2019	664	43.0	15.4	41.3
2020	671	43.0	15.5	38.3
2021	653	41.7	15.6	42.9
2022	653	40.0	16.3	39.5
2023	667	42.7	15.5	48.1
2024	657	43.0	15.2	48.6

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 Indiana Area Junior High School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$220 (1.3%)	$16,241 (98.7%)	$16,461
2020	$224 (1.4%)	$15,298 (98.6%)	$15,522
2021	$912 (5.4%)	$16,044 (94.6%)	$16,956
2022	$852 (5.0%)	$16,163 (95.0%)	$17,015

Data source: Pennsylvania Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Indiana Area Junior High School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 150^th of 891 Middle schools	Ranks 170^th of 893 Middle schools	2.2%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
6th Grade Math (Indiana Area Junior High School)	46.7	41.2	5.5%
6th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)	39	36.4	2.6%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Indiana Area Junior High School)	80.2	60.1	20.1%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)	63	55.6	7.4%
7th Grade Math (Indiana Area Junior High School)	51.2	48.6	2.6%
7th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)	38.2	33.2	5%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Indiana Area Junior High School)	76.3	72.1	4.2%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)	60.5	54.5	6%
8th Grade Math (Indiana Area Junior High School)	44.9	37.6	7.3%
8th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)	32.2	26	6.2%
8th Grade Science (Indiana Area Junior High School)	65.9	70.6	4.7%
8th Grade Science (Pennsylvania)	58.2	57	1.2%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Indiana Area Junior High School)	70.8	59.9	10.9%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)	57.9	52.8	5.1%
All Grades Math (Indiana Area Junior High School)	47.6	42.5	5.1%
All Grades Math (Pennsylvania)	42.4	39.3	3.1%
All Grades Science (Indiana Area Junior High School)	65.9	70.6	4.7%
All Grades Science (Pennsylvania)	68	65.6	2.4%
All Grades English Language Arts (Indiana Area Junior High School)	75.7	64.3	11.4%
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	664	667	0.5%
African American	35	43	22.9%
American Indian	0	1
Asian	27	15	44.4%
Hispanic	8	11	37.5%
Pacific Islander	2	0	100%
White	584	573	1.9%
Two or More Races	8	24	200%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	41.3%	48.1%	6.9%

Schools Near Indiana Area Junior High 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 5th Grade	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 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
Indiana Area Junior High School	Public	6-8	245 N 5th St	Indiana	15701	Indiana County	Indiana Area School District	No	No	No	No	(724) 463-8568	657	43	15.2	48.6%	557 (84.8%)	36 (5.5%)	14 (2.1%)	16 (2.4%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	33 (5.0%)	77.7	166^th of 891 public middle schools	81.4%		77.4	170^th of 893 public middle schools	81.0%	4		57.4	46.0	45.1	49.7	65.8	65.8		59.9	58.6	58.6	59.1	$17,015	$852	$16,163
River Valley Middle School	Public	6-8	104 School Lane	Blairsville	15717	Indiana County	River Valley School District	No	No	No	No	(724) 459-8880	318	21	14.7	100.0%	286 (89.9%)	6 (1.9%)	11 (3.5%)	2 (0.6%)	2 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (3.5%)	55.9	404^th of 891 public middle schools	54.7%		60.4	352^nd of 893 public middle schools	60.6%	52		39.8	32.3	29.6	34.0	63.3	63.3		39.8	44.8	54.5	46.3	$20,350	$2,101	$18,249
Apollo-Ridge Middle School	Public	6-8	1829 State Route 56	Spring Church	15686	Armstrong County	Apollo-Ridge School District	No	No	No	No	(724) 478-6000	262	24	10.8	100.0%	242 (92.4%)	3 (1.1%)	4 (1.5%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (4.2%)	52.7	431^st of 891 public middle schools	51.6%		47.6	498^th of 893 public middle schools	44.2%	67		22.4	29.0	17.1	23.1	61.0	61.0		59.7	49.5	53.7	53.7	$16,517	$299	$16,218
Northern Cambria Middle School	Public	5-8	601 Joseph St	Northern Cambria	15714	Cambria County	Northern Cambria School District	No	No	No	No	(814) 948-5880	243	24	10.0	100.8%	234 (96.3%)	3 (1.2%)	2 (0.8%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.2%)	62	340^th of 891 public middle schools	61.8%		52.7	440^th of 893 public middle schools	50.7%	100	29.6	25.0	33.9	43.7	33.2	60.0	60.0	38.9	55.8	45.2	63.6	50.7	$14,591	$00	$14,591

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