Is Penn Cambria Middle School a good school?

Penn Cambria Middle School ranks 266 th of 893 Pennsylvania middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Penn Cambria Middle School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 468 students attended Penn Cambria Middle School.

What is the racial makeup of Penn Cambria Middle School?

Students at Penn Cambria Middle School are 97% White, 2% Two or more races.

What high school do graduates of Penn Cambria Middle School attend?

Students who attend Penn Cambria Middle School usually go on to attend Penn Cambria High School

Penn Cambria Middle School

Summary:

Penn Cambria Middle School is a public middle school serving 468 students in grades 5-8 in Gallitzin, Pennsylvania, which is part of the Northern Cambria School District. The school has consistently performed above the state average in English Language Arts and Science on the Pennsylvania System of School Assessment (PSSA) tests, but its Math proficiency rates have been below the state average.

Penn Cambria Middle School has a relatively high percentage of students from low-socioeconomic backgrounds, with 50.21% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch. The school has seen a steady increase in its per-student spending, from $11,861 in 2018-2019 to $14,499 in 2021-2022, suggesting a commitment to investing in resources and infrastructure. Compared to nearby middle schools, such as Northern Cambria Middle School and Altoona Area Junior High School, Penn Cambria Middle School generally performs better academically, particularly in ELA and Science.

However, Penn Cambria Middle School has a significantly less diverse student population compared to some nearby schools, such as Altoona Area Junior High School, which has a more racially diverse student body. Additionally, the school has a relatively high student-teacher ratio of 14.9 in 2022-2023, which is higher than some nearby schools like Hollidaysburg Area Junior High School and Northern Cambria Middle School. These factors could be areas for the school to explore in terms of promoting inclusivity and providing personalized attention to students.

Detail:

Public 5-8

401 Division St
Gallitzin, PA 16641-1430

(814) 886-4181

District: Penn Cambria School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
266^th of 893 Pennsylvania Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $14,499

Students who attend Penn Cambria Middle School usually attend:

High:

Penn Cambria High School

Feeder schools for Penn Cambria Middle School:

Elementary:	Penn Cambria Intrmd School
	Penn Cambria Pre-Primary
	Penn Cambria Primary School

Student/teacher ratio: 14.9

Number of students: 468

Racial breakdown:

White:

96.8%

Two or more races:

2.1%

Hispanic:

0.6%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 50.2%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Penn Cambria Middle School ranks better than 70.2% of middle schools in Pennsylvania. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 68.17. (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 (96.8%), two or more races (2.1%), Hispanic (0.6%). (See more...)

Compare Details 50.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Penn Cambria Middle School is 14.9. (See more...)

Compare Penn Cambria Middle School employs 31.3 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Penn Cambria Middle School is $14,499.

Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Penn Cambria Middle School:

SchoolDigger ranks Penn Cambria Middle School 266^th of 893 Pennsylvania public middle schools. (See Penn Cambria Middle School in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Penn Cambria School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Penn Cambria School District 144^th of 606 Pennsylvania school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Penn Cambria Middle School

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Rank History for all students at Penn Cambria Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	PA State Percentile
2003	68.21	234^th	643	63.6%
2004	64.58	274^th	663	58.7%
2005	42.12	476^th	687	30.7%
2006	63.40	300^th	736	59.2%
2007	63.39	306^th	749	59.1%
2008	65.73	284^th	753	62.3%
2009	66.02	278^th	770	63.9%
2010	71.47	226^th	805	71.9%
2011	79.71	121^st	825	85.3%
2012	81.84	94^th	834	88.7%
2013	73.38	199^th	758	73.7%
2014	66.91	270^th	728	62.9%
2015	63.20	304^th	835	63.6%
2016	66.58	297^th	870	65.9%
2017	67.35	272^nd	877	69.0%
2018	65.38	312^th	861	63.8%
2019	70.30	256^th	891	71.3%
2021	54.46	366^th	797	54.1%
2022	59.70	357^th	883	59.6%
2023	68.17	266^th	893	70.2%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Penn Cambria Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	61.46	305^th	874	65.1%

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Rank History for Disabled students at Penn Cambria Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	46.34	300^th	660	54.5%

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Rank History for White students at Penn Cambria Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	51.10	303^rd	681	55.5%

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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 Penn Cambria Middle School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
1988	242	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	242
1989	230	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	230
1990	298	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	298
1991	313	1	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	314
1992	333	1	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	334
1993	375	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	375
1994	347	1	0	0	1	n/a	n/a	349
1995	664	0	2	1	1	n/a	n/a	668
1996	664	0	2	1	1	n/a	n/a	668
1997	673	3	2	1	0	n/a	n/a	679
1998	695	6	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	702
1999	678	3	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	682
2000	611	3	0	0	3	n/a	n/a	617
2001	429	5	0	1	1	n/a	n/a	436
2002	454	1	0	2	3	n/a	n/a	460
2003	454	1	0	2	3	n/a	n/a	460
2004	474	0	2	1	3	n/a	n/a	480
2005	420	0	1	0	3	n/a	n/a	424
2006	379	1	0	0	1	n/a	n/a	381
2007	384	1	0	0	3	n/a	n/a	388
2008	412	2	0	0	2	n/a	n/a	416
2009	491	2	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	493
2010	469	2	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	471
2011	488	4	0	4	0	0	0	496
2012	492	4	0	3	0	0	0	499
2013	538	5	0	3	0	0	2	548
2014	531	3	0	3	1	0	4	542
2015	514	1	3	0	2	0	7	527
2016	505	1	2	1	2	0	7	518
2017	500	0	2	3	0	0	8	513
2018	506	0	4	4	1	0	6	521
2019	506	1	2	4	2	0	7	522
2020	486	2	1	5	2	0	10	506
2021	472	2	1	5	1	0	10	491
2022	463	2	1	5	1	0	10	482
2023	453	1	1	3	0	0	10	468

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 Penn Cambria Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	242	14.2	17.0	n/a
1989	230	16.5	13.9	n/a
1990	298	16.5	18.0	0
1991	314	16.3	19.2	n/a
1992	334	17.5	19.0	n/a
1993	375	17.0	22.1	n/a
1994	349	18.0	19.4	n/a
1995	668	37.0	18.1	n/a
1996	668	37.0	18.1	n/a
1997	679	36.0	18.9	n/a
1998	702	37.0	19.0	n/a
1999	682	37.0	18.4	n/a
2000	617	37.0	16.7	50.6
2001	436	28.0	15.6	57.6
2002	460	29.5	15.6	39.3
2003	460	29.5	15.6	39.3
2004	480	30.7	15.6	43.1
2005	424	30.5	13.9	42.7
2006	381	28.5	13.4	44.6
2007	388	29.3	13.2	38.9
2008	416	30.9	13.5	39.2
2009	493	35.9	13.7	36.7
2010	471	36.0	13.0	37.2
2011	496	36.3	13.6	34.5
2012	499	34.2	14.5	37.7
2013	548	34.2	15.9	36.7
2014	542	34.2	15.8	39.3
2015	527	35.0	15.0	37.8
2016	518	36.0	14.3	36.5
2017	513	35.4	14.4	38.8
2018	521	36.9	14.1	40.9
2019	522	34.6	15.0	42.5
2020	506	34.5	14.6	44.5
2021	491	32.7	14.9	42
2022	482	34.4	13.9	43.8
2023	468	31.3	14.9	50.2

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 Penn Cambria Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	242	14.2	17.0	n/a
1989	230	16.5	13.9	n/a
1990	298	16.5	18.0	0
1991	314	16.3	19.2	n/a
1992	334	17.5	19.0	n/a
1993	375	17.0	22.1	n/a
1994	349	18.0	19.4	n/a
1995	668	37.0	18.1	n/a
1996	668	37.0	18.1	n/a
1997	679	36.0	18.9	n/a
1998	702	37.0	19.0	n/a
1999	682	37.0	18.4	n/a
2000	617	37.0	16.7	50.6
2001	436	28.0	15.6	57.6
2002	460	29.5	15.6	39.3
2003	460	29.5	15.6	39.3
2004	480	30.7	15.6	43.1
2005	424	30.5	13.9	42.7
2006	381	28.5	13.4	44.6
2007	388	29.3	13.2	38.9
2008	416	30.9	13.5	39.2
2009	493	35.9	13.7	36.7
2010	471	36.0	13.0	37.2
2011	496	36.3	13.6	34.5
2012	499	34.2	14.5	37.7
2013	548	34.2	15.9	36.7
2014	542	34.2	15.8	39.3
2015	527	35.0	15.0	37.8
2016	518	36.0	14.3	36.5
2017	513	35.4	14.4	38.8
2018	521	36.9	14.1	40.9
2019	522	34.6	15.0	42.5
2020	506	34.5	14.6	44.5
2021	491	32.7	14.9	42
2022	482	34.4	13.9	43.8
2023	468	31.3	14.9	50.2

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 Penn Cambria Middle School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$154 (1.3%)	$11,707 (98.7%)	$11,861
2020	$151 (1.2%)	$12,531 (98.8%)	$12,682
2021	$757 (5.5%)	$13,106 (94.5%)	$13,864
2022	$1,103 (7.6%)	$13,397 (92.4%)	$14,499

Data source: Pennsylvania Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Penn Cambria Middle School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 256^th of 891 Middle schools	Ranks 266^th of 893 Middle schools	1.1%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
5th Grade Math (Penn Cambria Middle School)	34.6	23.3	11.3%
5th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)	43	42.7	0.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Penn Cambria Middle School)	70.2	50.5	19.7%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)	58.5	53.6	4.9%
6th Grade Math (Penn Cambria Middle School)	32.1	30	2.1%
6th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)	39	36.4	2.6%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Penn Cambria Middle School)	67.1	55	12.1%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)	63	55.6	7.4%
7th Grade Math (Penn Cambria Middle School)	50.8	34.2	16.6%
7th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)	38.2	33.2	5%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Penn Cambria Middle School)	70.9	66.7	4.2%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)	60.5	54.5	6%
8th Grade Math (Penn Cambria Middle School)	48.5	31.4	17.1%
8th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)	32.2	26	6.2%
8th Grade Science (Penn Cambria Middle School)	61.5	71.5	10%
8th Grade Science (Pennsylvania)	58.2	57	1.2%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Penn Cambria Middle School)	66.1	64.3	1.8%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)	57.9	52.8	5.1%
All Grades Math (Penn Cambria Middle School)	41.3	29.9	11.4%
All Grades Math (Pennsylvania)	42.4	39.3	3.1%
All Grades Science (Penn Cambria Middle School)	61.5	71.5	10%
All Grades Science (Pennsylvania)	68	65.6	2.4%
All Grades English Language Arts (Penn Cambria Middle School)	68.5	59.5	9%
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	522	468	10.3%
African American	1	1
American Indian	2	0	100%
Asian	2	1	50%
Hispanic	4	3	25%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	506	453	10.5%
Two or More Races	7	10	42.9%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	42.5%	50.2%	7.7%

Schools Near Penn Cambria 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
Penn Cambria Middle School	Public	5-8	401 Division St	Gallitzin	16641	Cambria County	Penn Cambria School District	No	No	No	No	(814) 886-4181	468	31	14.9	50.2%	453 (96.8%)	1 (0.2%)	3 (0.6%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (2.1%)	68.2	266^th of 893 public middle schools	70.2%		59.7	357^th of 883 public middle schools	59.6%	91	23.3	30.0	34.2	31.4	29.9	71.5	71.5	50.5	55.0	66.7	64.3	59.5	$14,499	$1,103	$13,397
Altoona Area Junior High School	Public	6-8	1400 7th Ave	Altoona	16602	Blair County	Altoona Area School District	No	No	No	No	(814) 381-7512	1,727	132	13.1	70.6%	1,437 (83.2%)	188 (10.9%)	49 (2.8%)	11 (0.6%)	6 (0.3%)	1 (0.1%)	35 (2.0%)	50.9	458^th of 893 public middle schools	48.7%		50.3	462^nd of 883 public middle schools	47.7%	4		40.3	35.0	18.5	31.0	52.7	52.7		51.1	49.3	43.6	47.9	$12,607	$1,721	$10,886
Hollidaysburg Area Junior High School	Public	7-9	1000 Hewit St	Hollidaysburg	16648	Blair County	Hollidaysburg Area School District	No	No	No	No	(814) 695-4426	807	83	9.7	41.1%	757 (93.8%)	4 (0.5%)	10 (1.2%)	16 (2.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	20 (2.5%)	80	150^th of 893 public middle schools	83.2%		79.8	144^th of 883 public middle schools	83.7%	6			48.7	35.8	42.7	61.4	61.4			78.0	60.8	69.9	$13,696	$362	$13,334
Central Cambria Middle School	Public	6-8	206 Schoolhouse Road	Ebensburg	15931	Cambria County	Central Cambria School District	No	No	No	No	(814) 472-6505	379	30	12.6	39.1%	364 (96.0%)	3 (0.8%)	5 (1.3%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (1.3%)	71.7	226^th of 893 public middle schools	74.7%		69.4	247^th of 883 public middle schools	72.0%	21		46.6	58.2	35.6	47.2	61.8	61.8		53.4	75.2	44.3	58.1	$10,532	$351	$10,182
Cambria Heights Middle School	Public	6-8	414 Glendale Lake Rd	Patton	16668	Cambria County	Cambria Heights School District	No	No	No	No	(814) 674-6290	306	26	11.6	49.0%	293 (95.8%)	1 (0.3%)	4 (1.3%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	1 (0.3%)	6 (2.0%)	77.6	169^th of 893 public middle schools	81.1%		72.1	220^th of 883 public middle schools	75.1%	51		39.4	35.4	32.3	35.7	75.5	75.5		74.4	74.5	66.0	71.5	$9,637	$313	$9,324
Spring Cove Middle School	Public	6-8	185 Spring Cove Drive	Roaring Spring	16673	Blair County	Spring Cove School District	No	No	No	No	(814) 224-2106	376	25	14.9	51.6%	350 (93.1%)	3 (0.8%)	8 (2.1%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (3.5%)	40.8	544^th of 893 public middle schools	39.1%		43.6	526^th of 883 public middle schools	40.4%	18		23.2	21.1	20.3	21.5	56.8	56.8		46.4	38.7	45.7	43.6	$13,214	$682	$12,532
Bellwood Antis Middle School	Public	5-8	400 Martin Street	Bellwood	16617	Blair County	Bellwood-Antis School District	No	No	No	No	(814) 742-2273	371	26	14.4	43.1%	360 (97.0%)	3 (0.8%)	3 (0.8%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (1.1%)	77.3	172^nd of 893 public middle schools	80.7%		66.8	273^rd of 883 public middle schools	69.1%	101	49.4	44.0	44.9	35.2	43.2	62.5	62.5	63.3	64.5	70.4	69.3	66.9	$13,230	$1,074	$12,156
Claysburg-Kimmel Junior High School	Public	7-8	531 Bedford St	Claysburg	16625	Blair County	Claysburg-Kimmel School District	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(814) 239-5141	130	1	130.0	100.0%	125 (96.2%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (3.1%)	69.3	255^th of 893 public middle schools	71.4%					(n/a)			46.1	20.0	34.2	61.8	61.8			64.7	58.9	62.0
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	240	27	8.8	100.0%	237 (98.8%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)	52.7	440^th of 893 public middle schools	50.7%		55.5	404^th of 883 public middle schools	54.2%	36	40.4	23.4	27.8	32.2	30.4	58.9	58.9	53.2	43.3	51.8	57.1	51.1	$14,591	$00	$14,591

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