Central Mountain Middle School

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Central Mountain Middle School ranks 445 th of 891 Pennsylvania middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Central Mountain Middle School is a public middle school in Mill Hall, Pennsylvania, serving 939 students in grades 5-8 as part of the Keystone Central School District. While the school's academic performance is generally below state and district averages, there are some interesting insights to consider.

Academically, Central Mountain Middle School struggles, with PSSA test scores falling short of state and district averages across most grade levels and subjects. The school performs particularly poorly in 8th grade Math, with only 16.8% of students proficient or better, compared to 16.7% for the district and 28.6% for the state. However, the school does better in English Language Arts, with 48.4% of students proficient or better, outperforming the district's 46.4% and the state's 53%. Interestingly, the school's performance varies significantly across different student subgroups, with female students outperforming male students and white students and students with disabilities performing poorly.

Compared to nearby middle schools, such as Bucktail Area Middle School and Bellefonte Area Middle School, Central Mountain Middle School spends more per student but has a higher student-teacher ratio. Additionally, the school has seen a steady increase in dropout rates, reaching 1.6% in 2022-2023, which is higher than the nearby schools. While Central Mountain Middle School outperforms Bucktail Area Middle School, it falls short of Bellefonte Area Middle School's academic achievements, suggesting that factors beyond just the local community may play a significant role in a school's performance.

Detail:

Public 5-8

200 Ben Avenue
Mill Hall, PA 17751

(570) 893-4900

District: Keystone Central School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
445^th of 891 Pennsylvania Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $17,738

Students who attend Central Mountain Middle School usually attend:

High:

Central Mountain High School

Feeder schools for Central Mountain Middle School:

Elementary:	Liberty-Curtin Elementary School
	Mill Hall Elementary School
	Robb Elementary School
	Woodward Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio: 14.0

Number of students: 915

Racial breakdown:

White:

89.4%

Two or more races:

5.4%

Hispanic:

3.4%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 100%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Central Mountain Middle School ranks better than 50.1% of middle schools in Pennsylvania. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 51.35. (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 (89.4%), two or more races (5.4%), Hispanic (3.4%). (See more...)

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

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Central Mountain Middle School is 14. (See more...)

Compare Central Mountain Middle School employs 65 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Central Mountain Middle School is $17,738.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Central Mountain Middle School:

SchoolDigger ranks Central Mountain Middle School 445^th of 891 Pennsylvania public middle schools. (See Central Mountain Middle 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:

Keystone Central School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Keystone Central School District 376^th of 610 Pennsylvania school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Central Mountain Middle School

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Rank History for all students at Central Mountain Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	PA State Percentile
2003	56.92	335^th	643	47.9%
2004	48.76	433^rd	663	34.7%
2005	46.48	444^th	687	35.4%
2006	50.64	445^th	736	39.5%
2007	51.88	445^th	749	40.6%
2008	51.04	452^nd	753	40.0%
2009	52.30	455^th	770	40.9%
2010	55.82	432^nd	805	46.3%
2011	54.28	468^th	825	43.3%
2012	50.36	520^th	834	37.6%
2013	51.30	459^th	758	39.4%
2014	52.98	411^th	728	43.5%
2015	43.12	515^th	835	38.3%
2016	46.54	512^th	870	41.1%
2017	49.78	474^th	877	46.0%
2018	55.04	427^th	861	50.4%
2019	49.10	493^rd	891	44.7%
2021	40.41	491^st	797	38.4%
2022	45.19	507^th	883	42.6%
2023	44.29	518^th	893	42.0%
2024	51.35	445^th	891	50.1%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Central Mountain Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	38.80	551^st	874	37.0%
2024	56.88	363^rd	877	58.6%

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Rank History for Female students at Central Mountain Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	59.02	356^th	860	58.6%

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Rank History for Disabled students at Central Mountain Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	26.77	503^rd	660	23.8%
2024	27.22	504^th	672	25.0%

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Rank History for Male students at Central Mountain Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	41.18	529^th	870	39.2%

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Rank History for White students at Central Mountain Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	23.14	570^th	681	16.3%
2024	32.18	478^th	673	29.0%

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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 Central Mountain Middle School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
2000	726	4	3	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	733
2001	685	4	2	0	3	n/a	n/a	0	694
2002	996	11	6	7	0	n/a	n/a	0	1020
2003	996	11	6	7	0	n/a	n/a	0	1020
2004	998	10	6	3	2	n/a	n/a	0	1019
2005	1001	12	8	9	0	n/a	n/a	0	1030
2006	976	13	11	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	1002
2007	986	13	10	3	0	n/a	n/a	0	1012
2008	994	8	6	5	2	n/a	n/a	0	1015
2009	935	6	3	3	3	n/a	n/a	4	954
2010	923	12	4	2	2	n/a	n/a	3	946
2011	886	11	19	6	3	0	0	0	925
2012	917	11	15	8	4	1	1	0	957
2013	891	19	12	10	3	1	5	0	941
2014	819	19	7	10	0	0	6	0	861
2015	773	17	4	12	0	0	13	0	819
2016	749	11	6	11	0	0	16	0	793
2017	777	11	5	13	0	0	14	0	820
2018	771	9	5	20	1	0	16	0	822
2019	769	8	1	20	1	0	22	0	821
2020	785	7	0	19	1	0	31	0	843
2021	963	9	2	25	0	0	39	0	1038
2022	900	13	4	32	0	0	40	0	989
2023	854	12	4	30	0	0	39	0	939
2024	818	15	2	31	0	0	49	0	915

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 Central Mountain Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2000	733	42.5	17.2	26.7
2001	694	50.0	13.9	1.4
2002	1020	72.9	14.0	37.9
2003	1020	72.9	14.0	37.9
2004	1019	72.2	14.1	20.8
2005	1030	69.0	14.9	37.6
2006	1002	70.2	14.3	42.1
2007	1012	67.1	15.1	38.2
2008	1015	69.7	14.6	39.1
2009	954	69.9	13.6	40.4
2010	946	67.6	13.9	41.6
2011	925	68.7	13.4	41.8
2012	957	67.0	14.2	43.5
2013	941	67.2	13.9	43.3
2014	861	68.2	12.6	47
2015	819	68.0	12.0	42.9
2016	793	66.0	12.0	51.3
2017	820	65.7	12.4	52.1
2018	822	62.4	13.1	48.1
2019	821	51.9	15.8	50.2
2020	843	55.7	15.1	53.5
2021	1038	66.5	15.5	58.4
2022	989	68.7	14.3	60.4
2023	939	66.7	14.0	55.3
2024	915	65.0	14.0	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 Central Mountain Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2000	733	42.5	17.2	26.7
2001	694	50.0	13.9	1.4
2002	1020	72.9	14.0	37.9
2003	1020	72.9	14.0	37.9
2004	1019	72.2	14.1	20.8
2005	1030	69.0	14.9	37.6
2006	1002	70.2	14.3	42.1
2007	1012	67.1	15.1	38.2
2008	1015	69.7	14.6	39.1
2009	954	69.9	13.6	40.4
2010	946	67.6	13.9	41.6
2011	925	68.7	13.4	41.8
2012	957	67.0	14.2	43.5
2013	941	67.2	13.9	43.3
2014	861	68.2	12.6	47
2015	819	68.0	12.0	42.9
2016	793	66.0	12.0	51.3
2017	820	65.7	12.4	52.1
2018	822	62.4	13.1	48.1
2019	821	51.9	15.8	50.2
2020	843	55.7	15.1	53.5
2021	1038	66.5	15.5	58.4
2022	989	68.7	14.3	60.4
2023	939	66.7	14.0	55.3
2024	915	65.0	14.0	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 Central Mountain Middle School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$252 (1.6%)	$15,098 (98.4%)	$15,350
2020	$299 (1.9%)	$15,344 (98.1%)	$15,643
2021	$1,241 (7.4%)	$15,427 (92.6%)	$16,667
2022	$1,870 (10.5%)	$15,868 (89.5%)	$17,738

Data source: Pennsylvania Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Central Mountain 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 493^rd of 891 Middle schools	Ranks 518^th of 893 Middle schools	2.7%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
6th Grade Math (Central Mountain Middle School)	29.3	39.3	10%
6th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)	39	36.4	2.6%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Central Mountain Middle School)	56.2	51.4	4.8%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)	63	55.6	7.4%
7th Grade Math (Central Mountain Middle School)	37.8	21.7	16.1%
7th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)	38.2	33.2	5%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Central Mountain Middle School)	63.5	43.8	19.7%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)	60.5	54.5	6%
8th Grade Math (Central Mountain Middle School)	26.6	21.1	5.5%
8th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)	32.2	26	6.2%
8th Grade Science (Central Mountain Middle School)	47.3	47.7	0.4%
8th Grade Science (Pennsylvania)	58.2	57	1.2%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Central Mountain Middle School)	50.8	41	9.8%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)	57.9	52.8	5.1%
All Grades Math (Central Mountain Middle School)	31.5	30.5	1%
All Grades Math (Pennsylvania)	42.4	39.3	3.1%
All Grades Science (Central Mountain Middle School)	47.3	47.7	0.4%
All Grades Science (Pennsylvania)	68	65.6	2.4%
All Grades English Language Arts (Central Mountain Middle School)	57.1	45.4	11.7%
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	821	939	14.4%
African American	8	12	50%
American Indian	1	0	100%
Asian	1	4	300%
Hispanic	20	30	50%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	769	854	11.1%
Two or More Races	22	39	77.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	50.2%	55.3%	5.1%

Schools Near Central Mountain 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 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
Central Mountain Middle School	Public	5-8	200 Ben Avenue	Mill Hall	17751	Clinton County	Keystone Central School District	No	No	No	No	(570) 893-4900	915	65	14.0	100.0%	818 (89.4%)	15 (1.6%)	31 (3.4%)	2 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	49 (5.4%)	51.3	445^th of 891 public middle schools	50.1%		44.3	518^th of 893 public middle schools	42.0%	73	32.9	37.3	35.9	16.8	30.7	47.5	47.5	44.0	52.6	59.9	37.0	48.4	$17,738	$1,870	$15,868
Jersey Shore Area Middle School	Public	6-8	601 Thompson St	Jersey Shore	17740	Lycoming County	Jersey Shore Area School District	No	No	No	No	(570) 398-7400	484	37	13.0	56.8%	459 (94.8%)	3 (0.6%)	6 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	16 (3.3%)	72.1	228^th of 891 public middle schools	74.4%		63.2	320^th of 893 public middle schools	64.2%	92		49.0	35.3	32.3	39.0	64.5	64.5		72.1	60.2	53.5	62.0	$16,827	$996	$15,831
Bucktail Area Middle School	Public	5-8	1300 Bucktail Avenue	Renovo	17764	Clinton County	Keystone Central School District	No	No	No	No	(570) 893-4900	107	9	12.1	100.0%	95 (88.8%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (4.7%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (5.6%)	29.4	621^st of 891 public middle schools	30.3%		36.9	582^nd of 893 public middle schools	34.8%	39	23.3	22.2	13.0	19.1	19.8	47.7	47.7	36.6	40.7	30.4	30.0	35.0	$16,927	$1,785	$15,142
Bellefonte Area Middle School	Public	6-8	100 N School St	Bellefonte	16823	Centre County	Bellefonte Area School District	No	No	No	No	(814) 355-5466	617	48	12.8	34.5%	569 (92.2%)	7 (1.1%)	18 (2.9%)	1 (0.2%)	3 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	19 (3.1%)	71.2	235^th of 891 public middle schools	73.6%		73.2	216^th of 893 public middle schools	75.8%	19		43.5	44.7	34.9	40.9	70.6	70.6		53.6	59.4	57.8	56.5	$12,928	$00	$12,928

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