Indiana Area Junior High School

Summary:

Indiana Area Junior High School is a public middle school serving 667 students in grades 6-8 in Indiana, Pennsylvania. The school is part of the Indiana Area School District, which is ranked 156 out of 606 school districts in the state and has a 4-star rating.

Indiana Area Junior High School consistently ranks in the top 20% of Pennsylvania middle schools, with PSSA test scores that significantly exceed state averages in math, science, and English language arts. The school has a higher percentage of African American and Asian students compared to nearby schools like Northern Cambria Middle School and Apollo-Ridge Middle School, which have less racial diversity. However, Indiana Area Junior High also serves a larger population of students from lower-income families, with 48% receiving free or reduced-price lunch, higher than the nearby schools.

Despite the socioeconomic challenges, Indiana Area Junior High School spends approximately $17,015 per student, more than the nearby Northern Cambria Middle School ($14,591) and Apollo-Ridge Middle School ($16,517). This additional funding may contribute to the school's strong academic performance and ability to provide a well-rounded educational experience for its diverse student population.


Detail:

Public 6-8

 245 N 5th St
       Indiana, PA  15701-1929


(724) 463-8568

District: Indiana Area School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
170th of 893 Pennsylvania Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $17,015 Help


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:  15.5 Help
Number of students:  667

Racial breakdown:

White:
85.9%
African American:
6.4%
Two or more races:
3.6%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  48.1% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Indiana Area Junior High School ranks better than 81% of middle schools in Pennsylvania. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 77.44. (See more...)
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Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (85.9%), African American (6.4%), two or more races (3.6%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 48.1% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Indiana Area Junior High School is 15.5. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Indiana Area Junior High School is $17,015.
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Indiana Area Junior High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Indiana Area Junior High School 170th of 893 Pennsylvania public middle schools. (See Indiana Area Junior High School in the ranking list.)

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Indiana Area School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Indiana Area School District 156th of 606 Pennsylvania school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Indiana Area Junior High School

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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 SchoolDigger Rating
2003 81.34 108th 643 83.2%
2004 82.79 92nd 663 86.1%
2005 71.70 211th 687 69.3%
2006 68.62 233rd 736 68.3%
2007 68.39 252nd 749 66.4%
2008 71.56 206th 753 72.6%
2009 73.40 192nd 770 75.1%
2010 76.56 152nd 805 81.1%
2011 74.97 188th 825 77.2%
2012 74.27 217th 834 74.0%
2013 74.78 187th 758 75.3%
2014 76.61 144th 728 80.2%
2015 79.81 140th 835 83.2%
2016 81.58 127th 870 85.4%
2017 78.05 168th 877 80.8%
2018 77.84 167th 861 80.6%
2019 79.65 150th 891 83.2%
2021 82.71 100th 797 87.5%
2022 81.62 124th 883 86.0%
2023 77.44 170th 893 81.0%
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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 231st 874 73.6%
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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 114th 660 82.7%
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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 52nd 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 183rd 681 73.1%
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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 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

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

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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

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

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

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal 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 150th of 891 Middle schoolsRanks 170th 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)46.741.2
 5.5%
   6th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)3936.4
 2.6%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Indiana Area Junior High School)80.260.1
 20.1%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)6355.6
 7.4%
7th Grade Math (Indiana Area Junior High School)51.248.6
 2.6%
   7th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)38.233.2
 5%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Indiana Area Junior High School)76.372.1
 4.2%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)60.554.5
 6%
8th Grade Math (Indiana Area Junior High School)44.937.6
 7.3%
   8th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)32.226
 6.2%
8th Grade Science (Indiana Area Junior High School)65.970.6
 4.7%
   8th Grade Science (Pennsylvania)58.257
 1.2%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Indiana Area Junior High School)70.859.9
 10.9%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)57.952.8
 5.1%
All Grades Math (Indiana Area Junior High School)47.642.5
 5.1%
   All Grades Math (Pennsylvania)42.439.3
 3.1%
All Grades Science (Indiana Area Junior High School)65.970.6
 4.7%
   All Grades Science (Pennsylvania)6865.6
 2.4%
All Grades English Language Arts (Indiana Area Junior High School)75.764.3
 11.4%
   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 Students664667
 0.5%
African American3543
 22.9%
American Indian01
Asian2715
 44.4%
Hispanic811
 37.5%
Pacific Islander20
 100%
White584573
 1.9%
Two or More Races824
 200%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients41.3%48.1%
 6.9%


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Students at Indiana Area Junior High School are 86% White, 6% African American, 4% Two or more races, 2% Asian, 2% Hispanic.

Indiana Area Junior High School ranks 170th of 893 Pennsylvania middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

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

In the 2022-23 school year, 667 students attended Indiana Area Junior High 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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