Leechburg Area Middle School

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Leechburg Area Middle School ranks 359 th of 893 Pennsylvania middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Leechburg Area Middle School is a public middle school serving grades 6-8 in Leechburg, Pennsylvania, with a student population of 152 as of the 2022-2023 school year. The school is part of the Kiski Area School District, which is ranked 159 out of 606 districts in the state and has a 4-star rating.

Leechburg Area Middle School has a significantly higher percentage of white students (93.42%) compared to the state average, with a lower percentage of minority students. The school's academic performance has been mixed, with proficiency rates in PSSA Math (39.3%) and PSSA English Language Arts (50.4%) slightly below the state averages, but a higher PSSA Science proficiency rate (62.5%). The school's low socioeconomic status (SES) students performed relatively well, ranking 227 out of 874 Pennsylvania middle schools in this subgroup, while its white and disabled students ranked lower. Notably, Leechburg Area Middle School has maintained a 0.0% dropout rate for the past five school years, which is significantly lower than the state average.

When compared to nearby middle schools, such as West Hills Intermediate School, Deer Lakes Middle School, and Highlands Middle School, Leechburg Area Middle School stands out for its racial homogeneity, with the nearby schools having more diverse student populations. Additionally, some of the nearby schools, such as Freeport Area Middle School and Deer Lakes Middle School, have higher academic proficiency rates in PSSA subjects compared to Leechburg Area Middle School.

Detail:

Public 6-8

215 1st St.
Leechburg, PA 15656

(724) 845-7701

District: Leechburg Area School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
359^th of 893 Pennsylvania Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $20,100

Student/teacher ratio: 12.3

Number of students: 152

Racial breakdown:

White:

93.4%

Two or more races:

5.9%

African American:

0.7%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 46.1%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Leechburg Area Middle School ranks better than 59.8% of middle schools in Pennsylvania. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 60.08. (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 (93.4%), two or more races (5.9%), African American (0.7%). (See more...)

Compare Details 46.1% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Leechburg Area Middle School is 12.3. (See more...)

Compare Leechburg Area Middle School employs 12.3 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Leechburg Area Middle School is $20,100.

Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Leechburg Area Middle School:

SchoolDigger ranks Leechburg Area Middle School 359^th of 893 Pennsylvania public middle schools. (See Leechburg Area Middle School in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

Disabled students:

White students:

Leechburg Area School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Leechburg Area School District 159^th of 606 Pennsylvania school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Leechburg Area Middle School

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Rank History for all students at Leechburg Area Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	PA State Percentile
2019	64.45	326^th	891	63.4%
2021	52.06	388^th	797	51.3%
2022	45.90	497^th	883	43.7%
2023	60.08	359^th	893	59.8%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Leechburg Area Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	67.53	227^th	874	74.0%

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Rank History for Disabled students at Leechburg Area Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	33.06	432^nd	660	34.5%

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Rank History for White students at Leechburg Area Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	40.98	395^th	681	42.0%

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Data source: test scores: Pennsylvania Dept of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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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 Leechburg Area Middle School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	Two or More Races	Total
2018	151	6	1	0	1	159
2019	157	5	2	2	0	166
2020	148	4	1	4	2	159
2021	141	6	1	3	1	152
2022	144	2	0	2	8	156
2023	142	1	0	0	9	152

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 Leechburg Area Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2018	159	5.2	30.2	52.8
2019	166	5.2	31.6	48.8
2020	159	5.2	30.2	64.8
2021	152	5.2	28.9	51.3
2022	156	0.0	n/a	50.6
2023	152	12.3	12.3	46.1

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 Leechburg Area Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2018	159	5.2	30.2	52.8
2019	166	5.2	31.6	48.8
2020	159	5.2	30.2	64.8
2021	152	5.2	28.9	51.3
2022	156	0.0	n/a	50.6
2023	152	12.3	12.3	46.1

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 Leechburg Area Middle School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$15 (0.1%)	$17,890 (99.9%)	$17,905
2020	$489 (1.6%)	$30,278 (98.4%)	$30,767
2021	$324 (1.4%)	$22,094 (98.6%)	$22,418
2022	$2,631 (13.1%)	$17,469 (86.9%)	$20,100

Data source: Pennsylvania Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Leechburg Area 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 326^th of 891 Middle schools	Ranks 359^th of 893 Middle schools	3.6%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
6th Grade Math (Leechburg Area Middle School)	56.6	63.7	7.1%
6th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)	39	36.4	2.6%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Leechburg Area Middle School)	67.9	63.6	4.3%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)	63	55.6	7.4%
7th Grade Math (Leechburg Area Middle School)	32	27.4	4.6%
7th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)	38.2	33.2	5%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Leechburg Area Middle School)	41.5	37.2	4.3%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)	60.5	54.5	6%
8th Grade Math (Leechburg Area Middle School)	34	27.5	6.5%
8th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)	32.2	26	6.2%
8th Grade Science (Leechburg Area Middle School)	74.5	62.5	12%
8th Grade Science (Pennsylvania)	58.2	57	1.2%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Leechburg Area Middle School)	76.6	52.5	24.1%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)	57.9	52.8	5.1%
All Grades Math (Leechburg Area Middle School)	41.2	39.3	1.9%
All Grades Math (Pennsylvania)	42.4	39.3	3.1%
All Grades Science (Leechburg Area Middle School)	74.5	62.5	12%
All Grades Science (Pennsylvania)	68	65.6	2.4%
All Grades English Language Arts (Leechburg Area Middle School)	61.5	50.4	11.1%
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	166	152	8.4%
African American	5	1	80%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	2	0	100%
Hispanic	2	0	100%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	157	142	9.6%
Two or More Races	0	9
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	48.8%	46.1%	2.7%

Schools Near Leechburg Area Middle School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2023)				Ranking (2022)				PSSA Math (2023)					PSSA Science (2023)		PSSA English Language Arts (2023)					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 (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	SchoolDigger Rating (2023)	Average Standard Score (2022)	Statewide Rank (2022)	State Percentile (2022)	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
Leechburg Area Middle School	Public	6-8	215 1st St.	Leechburg	15656	Armstrong County	Leechburg Area School District	No	No	No	No	(724) 845-7701	152	12	12.3	46.1%	142 (93.4%)	1 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (5.9%)	60.1	359^th of 893 public middle schools	59.8%		45.9	497^th of 883 public middle schools	43.7%	138		63.7	27.4	27.5	39.3	62.5	62.5		63.6	37.2	52.5	50.4	$20,100	$2,631	$17,469
Kiski Area IHS	Public	7-8	260 Hyde Park Rd	Vandergrift	15690	Westmoreland County	Kiski Area School District	No	No	No	No	(724) 845-2219	543	28	19.3	55.6%	493 (90.8%)	30 (5.5%)	14 (2.6%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (0.7%)	53.5	431^st of 893 public middle schools	51.7%		64.6	307^th of 883 public middle schools	65.2%	124			31.8	17.5	24.7	58.1	58.1			60.0	43.9	51.9	$19,498	$757	$18,740
Kiski Area Upper Elementary School	Public	5-6	4728 Route 66	Apollo	15613	Westmoreland County	Kiski Area School District	No	No	No	No	(724) 727-3426	493	35	14.0	100.0%	445 (90.3%)	36 (7.3%)	4 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (1.4%)								(n/a)	44.4	31.4			38.1			69.4	69.0			69.2	$19,563	$654	$18,909
Charles A Huston Middle School	Public	6-8	1020 Puckety Church Rd	Lower Burrell	15068	Westmoreland County	Burrell School District	No	No	No	No	(724) 334-1443	416	29	14.1	39.7%	379 (91.1%)	8 (1.9%)	8 (1.9%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	20 (4.8%)	42.3	534^th of 893 public middle schools	40.2%		43.5	528^th of 883 public middle schools	40.2%	6		25.6	24.8	20.4	23.7	55.2	55.2		48.0	41.0	44.4	44.5	$15,790	$506	$15,283
Highlands Middle School	Public	5-8	1350 Broadview Boulevard	Natrona Heights	15065	Allegheny County	Highlands School District	No	No	No	No	(724) 226-0600	652	56	11.6	100.0%	478 (73.3%)	50 (7.7%)	22 (3.4%)	8 (1.2%)	4 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	90 (13.8%)	44	520^th of 893 public middle schools	41.8%		39.8	556^th of 883 public middle schools	37.0%	36	37.2	29.9	22.9	21.0	27.6	50.7	50.7	48.9	44.2	46.4	48.3	47.1	$17,152	$1,204	$15,947
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	274	19	14.6	100.0%	261 (95.3%)	2 (0.7%)	3 (1.1%)	1 (0.4%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (2.2%)	47.6	498^th of 893 public middle schools	44.2%		45.1	509^th of 883 public middle schools	42.4%	11		26.7	21.4	9.1	19.0	72.7	72.7		51.2	51.9	48.8	50.6	$16,517	$299	$16,218
Freeport Area Middle School	Public	6-8	629 South Pike Rd.	Sarver	16055	Butler County	Freeport Area School District	No	No	No	No	(724) 295-9020	426	31	13.7	28.4%	414 (97.2%)	3 (0.7%)	2 (0.5%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (1.2%)	85	104^th of 893 public middle schools	88.4%		89.3	64^th of 883 public middle schools	92.8%	40		61.7	57.7	34.1	50.8	63.9	63.9		72.5	81.1	68.8	74.0	$14,874	$414	$14,460
Holiday Park Intermediate School	Public	5-6	100 School Road	Pittsburgh	15239	Allegheny County	Plum Borough School District	No	No	No	No	(724) 733-1500	542	34	15.7	27.5%	462 (85.2%)	35 (6.5%)	7 (1.3%)	7 (1.3%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	30 (5.5%)								(n/a)	67.8	54.9			61.2			63.8	55.9			59.7	$16,698	$430	$16,268
Plum Middle School	Public	7-8	440 Presque Isle Dr	Pittsburgh	15239	Allegheny County	Plum Borough School District	No	No	No	No	(724) 733-2400	557	32	17.2	24.6%	483 (86.7%)	30 (5.4%)	11 (2.0%)	3 (0.5%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	29 (5.2%)	71.8	225^th of 893 public middle schools	74.8%		75.7	181^st of 883 public middle schools	79.5%	44			44.5	29.1	36.5	64.8	64.8			61.0	58.5	59.7	$17,840	$459	$17,380
Deer Lakes Middle School	Public	6-8	17 East Union Road	Cheswick	15024	Allegheny County	Deer Lakes School District	No	No	No	No	(724) 265-5310	422	34	12.2	37.9%	402 (95.3%)	1 (0.2%)	4 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	15 (3.6%)	69.5	252^nd of 893 public middle schools	71.8%		74.6	193^rd of 883 public middle schools	78.1%	59		58.5	38.7	33.1	42.8	61.7	61.7		61.0	50.8	57.9	56.4	$16,308	$1,114	$15,194

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Leechburg Area Middle School ranks 359^th of 893 Pennsylvania middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

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What is the racial makeup of Leechburg Area Middle School?

Students at Leechburg Area Middle School are 93% White, 6% Two or more races.

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In the 2022-23 school year, 152 students attended Leechburg Area Middle School.

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