Laurel Highlands Middle School

Summary:

Laurel Highlands Middle School is a public middle school located in Uniontown, Pennsylvania, serving 632 students in grades 6-8. The school is part of the Laurel Highlands School District, which is ranked 407 out of 606 districts in the state and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Laurel Highlands Middle School faces several key challenges. The school has a significantly higher percentage of white students (84.18%) compared to the state average, and its academic performance consistently ranks in the bottom half of Pennsylvania middle schools, scoring below the state average in PSSA Math, Science, and English Language Arts proficiency across all grades. The school's performance for specific student subgroups, including African American, White, Multi-racial, Low Socio-Economic Status, and Disabled students, is also below average. However, the school has maintained a very low dropout rate and spends more per student than the state average.

When compared to nearby middle schools, such as Belle Vernon Area Middle School, A.J. McMullen School, and Frazier Middle School, Laurel Highlands Middle School's performance is generally lower, with these schools tending to have higher academic proficiency rates, lower free/reduced lunch rates, and higher SchoolDigger rankings. Addressing the racial and socioeconomic disparities, as well as the persistent academic challenges, will be crucial for improving the educational experiences and outcomes for all students at Laurel Highlands Middle School.


Detail:

Public 6-8

 18-20 Hookton Avenue
       Uniontown, PA  15401-3999


(724) 437-2865

District: Laurel Highlands School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
540th of 893 Pennsylvania Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $15,891 Help


Students who attend Laurel Highlands Middle School usually attend:

High:    Laurel Highlands Senior High School

Feeder schools for Laurel Highlands Middle School:

Elementary:    Clark Elementary School
    Hatfield Elementary School
    Hutchinson Elementary School
    Marshall Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio:  14.2 Help
Number of students:  632

Racial breakdown:

White:
84.2%
Two or more races:
8.1%
African American:
4.7%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  53.6% Help


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Compare Details Laurel Highlands Middle School ranks worse than 60.5% of middle schools in Pennsylvania. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 41.85. (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 (84.2%), two or more races (8.1%), African American (4.7%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 53.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Laurel Highlands Middle School is 14.2. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Laurel Highlands Middle School is $15,891.
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Laurel Highlands Middle School:

SchoolDigger ranks Laurel Highlands Middle School 540th of 893 Pennsylvania public middle schools. (See Laurel Highlands Middle School in the ranking list.)

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Laurel Highlands School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Laurel Highlands School District 407th of 606 Pennsylvania school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Laurel Highlands Middle School

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Rank History for all students at Laurel Highlands Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 47.19 423rd 643 34.2%
2004 43.22 463rd 663 30.2%
2005 41.23 482nd 687 29.8%
2006 41.44 501st 736 31.9%
2007 39.93 526th 749 29.8%
2008 47.14 489th 753 35.1%
2009 41.40 551st 770 28.4%
2010 41.30 576th 805 28.4%
2011 44.56 565th 825 31.5%
2012 44.89 563rd 834 32.5%
2013 30.64 582nd 758 23.2%
2014 34.06 541st 728 25.7%
2015 42.33 520th 835 37.7%
2016 39.49 561st 870 35.5%
2017 44.14 521st 877 40.6%
2018 45.48 507th 861 41.1%
2019 41.02 563rd 891 36.8%
2021 38.16 507th 797 36.4%
2022 42.32 540th 883 38.8%
2023 41.85 540th 893 39.5%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Laurel Highlands Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 26.57 136th 187 27.3%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Laurel Highlands Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 35.33 582nd 874 33.4%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Laurel Highlands Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 33.47 428th 660 35.2%
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Rank History for African American students at Laurel Highlands Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 36.08 258th 421 38.7%
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Rank History for White students at Laurel Highlands Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 25.05 553rd 681 18.8%
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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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Saturday, March 23, 2019

Open Quote The school blames me for "hitting people" for no reason! I was protecting myself from getting bullied. The teachers are awesome though. The lunch is kinda good. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Laurel Highlands Middle School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 526 39 4 0 0 n/a n/a 0 569
1989 536 32 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 570
1990 552 17 2 0 1 n/a n/a 0 572
1991 562 22 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 586
1992 580 17 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 599
1993 575 26 4 0 0 n/a n/a 0 605
1994 550 27 1 2 0 n/a n/a 0 580
1995 572 33 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 607
1996 572 33 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 607
1997 595 29 4 1 0 n/a n/a 0 629
1998 559 21 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 581
1999 577 15 2 1 0 n/a n/a 0 595
2000 556 33 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 591
2001 519 31 0 4 0 n/a n/a 0 554
2002 615 33 6 0 0 n/a n/a 0 654
2003 615 33 6 0 0 n/a n/a 0 654
2004 833 49 3 1 0 n/a n/a 0 886
2005 834 39 2 3 0 n/a n/a 0 878
2006 846 57 2 8 0 n/a n/a 0 913
2007 815 66 5 4 0 n/a n/a 0 890
2008 801 69 5 1 0 n/a n/a 0 876
2009 762 79 5 6 0 n/a n/a 0 852
2010 759 71 4 7 1 n/a n/a 0 842
2011 749 62 4 5 0 0 0 0 820
2012 675 58 4 5 0 0 1 0 743
2013 700 58 1 6 0 2 1 0 768
2014 701 53 4 5 2 3 5 0 773
2015 683 52 4 8 4 3 10 0 764
2016 608 47 10 9 2 3 14 0 693
2017 605 49 8 7 1 2 17 0 689
2018 612 43 6 9 1 1 30 0 702
2019 638 48 4 11 0 0 33 0 734
2020 590 34 3 11 1 2 33 0 674
2021 544 33 1 11 2 2 47 0 640
2022 520 34 2 11 3 3 46 0 619
2023 532 30 3 12 2 2 51 0 632

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 Laurel Highlands Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 569 40.0 14.2 n/a
1989 570 38.5 14.8 n/a
1990 572 40.0 14.3 0
1991 586 39.0 15.0 n/a
1992 599 37.0 16.1 n/a
1993 605 29.0 20.9 n/a
1994 580 30.0 19.3 n/a
1995 607 32.0 19.0 n/a
1996 607 32.0 19.0 n/a
1997 629 33.0 19.1 n/a
1998 581 33.0 17.6 n/a
1999 595 33.0 18.0 n/a
2000 591 34.0 17.4 46.5
2001 554 32.0 17.3 52
2002 654 31.0 21.1 45.1
2003 654 31.0 21.1 45.1
2004 886 42.5 20.8 31.4
2005 878 46.8 18.8 33.6
2006 913 46.8 19.5 47.2
2007 890 47.9 18.6 46
2008 876 50.7 17.3 49.8
2009 852 47.6 17.9 51.1
2010 842 51.8 16.2 51.7
2011 820 51.8 15.8 46.3
2012 743 49.8 14.9 48.5
2013 768 43.8 17.5 50.7
2014 773 43.8 17.6 55.6
2015 764 45.0 16.9 55.9
2016 693 48.0 14.4 52.1
2017 689 45.9 15.0 7.8
2018 702 44.9 15.6 8.4
2019 734 43.9 16.7 48.9
2020 674 46.9 14.3 51.9
2021 640 42.3 15.1 62.8
2022 619 45.8 13.5 56.5
2023 632 44.3 14.2 53.6

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 Laurel Highlands Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 569 40.0 14.2 n/a
1989 570 38.5 14.8 n/a
1990 572 40.0 14.3 0
1991 586 39.0 15.0 n/a
1992 599 37.0 16.1 n/a
1993 605 29.0 20.9 n/a
1994 580 30.0 19.3 n/a
1995 607 32.0 19.0 n/a
1996 607 32.0 19.0 n/a
1997 629 33.0 19.1 n/a
1998 581 33.0 17.6 n/a
1999 595 33.0 18.0 n/a
2000 591 34.0 17.4 46.5
2001 554 32.0 17.3 52
2002 654 31.0 21.1 45.1
2003 654 31.0 21.1 45.1
2004 886 42.5 20.8 31.4
2005 878 46.8 18.8 33.6
2006 913 46.8 19.5 47.2
2007 890 47.9 18.6 46
2008 876 50.7 17.3 49.8
2009 852 47.6 17.9 51.1
2010 842 51.8 16.2 51.7
2011 820 51.8 15.8 46.3
2012 743 49.8 14.9 48.5
2013 768 43.8 17.5 50.7
2014 773 43.8 17.6 55.6
2015 764 45.0 16.9 55.9
2016 693 48.0 14.4 52.1
2017 689 45.9 15.0 7.8
2018 702 44.9 15.6 8.4
2019 734 43.9 16.7 48.9
2020 674 46.9 14.3 51.9
2021 640 42.3 15.1 62.8
2022 619 45.8 13.5 56.5
2023 632 44.3 14.2 53.6

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 Laurel Highlands Middle School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $00 (0.0%) $15,803 (100.0%) $15,803
2020 $51 (0.4%) $12,707 (99.6%) $12,758
2021 $505 (3.6%) $13,475 (96.4%) $13,980
2022 $323 (2.0%) $15,568 (98.0%) $15,891

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Laurel Highlands 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 563rd of 891 Middle schoolsRanks 540th of 893 Middle schools
 2.7%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
6th Grade Math (Laurel Highlands Middle School)42.828.9
 13.9%
   6th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)3936.4
 2.6%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Laurel Highlands Middle School)57.555.4
 2.1%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)6355.6
 7.4%
7th Grade Math (Laurel Highlands Middle School)23.227.1
 3.9%
   7th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)38.233.2
 5%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Laurel Highlands Middle School)43.249.5
 6.3%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)60.554.5
 6%
8th Grade Math (Laurel Highlands Middle School)21.111.4
 9.7%
   8th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)32.226
 6.2%
8th Grade Science (Laurel Highlands Middle School)51.146
 5.1%
   8th Grade Science (Pennsylvania)58.257
 1.2%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Laurel Highlands Middle School)4638.4
 7.6%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)57.952.8
 5.1%
All Grades Math (Laurel Highlands Middle School)29.122.7
 6.4%
   All Grades Math (Pennsylvania)42.439.3
 3.1%
All Grades Science (Laurel Highlands Middle School)51.146
 5.1%
   All Grades Science (Pennsylvania)6865.6
 2.4%
All Grades English Language Arts (Laurel Highlands Middle School)48.948
 0.9%
   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 Students734632
 13.9%
African American4830
 37.5%
American Indian02
Asian43
 25%
Hispanic1112
 9.1%
Pacific Islander02
White638532
 16.6%
Two or More Races3351
 54.5%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients48.9%53.6%
 4.7%


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Laurel Highlands Middle School ranks 540th of 893 Pennsylvania middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

In the 2022-23 school year, 632 students attended Laurel Highlands Middle School.

Students who attend Laurel Highlands Middle School usually go on to attend Laurel Highlands Senior High School

Students at Laurel Highlands Middle School are 84% White, 8% Two or more races, 5% African American, 2% Hispanic.


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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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