Meyersdale Area Middle School

Summary:

Meyersdale Area Middle School is a public middle school serving 186 students in grades 6-8 in Meyersdale, Pennsylvania, which is part of the Meyersdale Area School District. This school stands out for its strong academic performance, low dropout rates, and effective support for students from low-income backgrounds.

Meyersdale Area Middle School outperforms the state average in several key areas, including PSSA English Language Arts (62.9% proficient or better vs. 53.8%), PSSA Science (75% proficient or better vs. 65.6%), and PSSA Math for 7th grade (44.6% proficient or better vs. 33.2%). The school also ranks highly in the state for the performance of specific student groups, such as low-income and disabled students. Additionally, Meyersdale Area Middle School has maintained a 0% dropout rate for the past 5 years, which is significantly lower than the state average.

When compared to nearby schools, such as Shanksville-Stonycreek Middle School and Berlin Brothersvalley Middle School, Meyersdale Area Middle School outperforms them in several academic areas, including PSSA English Language Arts and Science. However, the nearby schools have higher PSSA Math proficiency rates, particularly in 6th and 8th grades. Despite having a relatively high percentage of free and reduced-price lunch recipients (56.99%), Meyersdale Area Middle School has shown consistent improvement in its statewide ranking and rating, moving from 502 out of 758 Pennsylvania middle schools in 2012-2013 to 270 out of 893 in 2022-2023, with a 4-star rating in the most recent school year.


Detail:

Public 6-8

 1353 Shaw Mines Rd
       Meyersdale, PA  15552


(814) 634-1437

District: Meyersdale Area School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
270th of 893 Pennsylvania Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $18,115 Help


Students who attend Meyersdale Area Middle School usually attend:

High:    Meyersdale Area High School

Feeder schools for Meyersdale Area Middle School:

Elementary:    Meyersdale Area Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio:  14.9 Help
Number of students:  186

Racial breakdown:

White:
97.3%
African American:
1.6%
Hispanic:
1.1%

Free/discounted lunch recipients:  57% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Meyersdale Area Middle School ranks better than 69.8% of middle schools in Pennsylvania. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 67.85. (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 (97.3%), African American (1.6%), Hispanic (1.1%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 57% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Meyersdale Area Middle School is 14.9. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Meyersdale Area Middle School is $18,115.
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Meyersdale Area Middle School:

SchoolDigger ranks Meyersdale Area Middle School 270th of 893 Pennsylvania public middle schools. (See Meyersdale Area Middle School in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Disabled students:
White students:


Meyersdale Area School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Meyersdale Area School District 260th of 606 Pennsylvania school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Meyersdale Area Middle School

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Rank History for all students at Meyersdale Area Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 43.11 453rd 643 29.5%
2004 62.40 306th 663 53.8%
2005 44.03 460th 687 33.0%
2006 53.78 417th 736 43.3%
2007 49.91 464th 749 38.1%
2008 57.75 378th 753 49.8%
2009 61.28 343rd 770 55.5%
2010 54.65 447th 805 44.5%
2011 52.55 490th 825 40.6%
2012 49.99 523rd 834 37.3%
2013 45.62 502nd 758 33.8%
2014 47.58 457th 728 37.2%
2015 46.90 482nd 835 42.3%
2016 64.08 322nd 870 63.0%
2017 53.33 441st 877 49.7%
2018 65.99 299th 861 65.3%
2019 70.95 245th 891 72.5%
2021 63.40 269th 797 66.2%
2022 71.23 229th 883 74.1%
2023 67.85 270th 893 69.8%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Meyersdale Area Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 66.18 247th 874 71.7%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Meyersdale Area Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 70.89 110th 660 83.3%
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Rank History for White students at Meyersdale Area Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 53.61 284th 681 58.3%
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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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Data source: Pennsylvania Dept of Education

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Enrollment information for Meyersdale Area Middle School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2000 312 0 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 313
2001 291 0 1 1 0 n/a n/a 0 293
2002 264 0 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 265
2003 264 0 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 265
2004 249 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 249
2005 241 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 241
2006 237 1 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 239
2007 218 1 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 221
2008 211 3 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 216
2009 197 5 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 203
2010 206 7 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 213
2011 211 4 0 0 0 1 0 0 216
2012 219 2 0 0 0 1 0 0 222
2013 224 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 225
2014 208 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 208
2015 213 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 215
2016 192 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 194
2017 185 3 0 0 0 0 2 0 190
2018 193 1 0 0 0 0 3 0 197
2019 195 1 0 1 0 0 1 0 198
2020 182 1 0 3 0 0 2 0 188
2021 176 3 0 3 0 0 0 0 182
2022 180 2 0 3 0 0 1 0 186
2023 181 3 0 2 0 0 0 0 186

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 Meyersdale Area Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2000 313 17.0 18.4 40.3
2001 293 16.0 18.3 38.2
2002 265 16.5 16.1 36.6
2003 265 16.5 16.1 36.6
2004 249 16.5 15.1 0
2005 241 16.5 14.6 40.2
2006 239 14.5 16.5 38.1
2007 221 13.5 16.4 35.7
2008 216 14.8 14.6 32.4
2009 203 16.2 12.5 34.5
2010 213 14.5 14.6 39
2011 216 15.5 13.9 42.6
2012 222 15.3 14.4 41.4
2013 225 14.6 15.4 40.4
2014 208 13.5 15.3 47.1
2015 215 14.0 15.3 45.6
2016 194 15.0 12.9 49.5
2017 190 13.9 13.6 53.2
2018 197 14.5 13.5 55.3
2019 198 12.6 15.6 54.5
2020 188 11.3 16.5 56.4
2021 182 11.3 15.9 53.8
2022 186 10.3 17.9 52.7
2023 186 12.4 14.9 57

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 Meyersdale Area Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2000 313 17.0 18.4 40.3
2001 293 16.0 18.3 38.2
2002 265 16.5 16.1 36.6
2003 265 16.5 16.1 36.6
2004 249 16.5 15.1 0
2005 241 16.5 14.6 40.2
2006 239 14.5 16.5 38.1
2007 221 13.5 16.4 35.7
2008 216 14.8 14.6 32.4
2009 203 16.2 12.5 34.5
2010 213 14.5 14.6 39
2011 216 15.5 13.9 42.6
2012 222 15.3 14.4 41.4
2013 225 14.6 15.4 40.4
2014 208 13.5 15.3 47.1
2015 215 14.0 15.3 45.6
2016 194 15.0 12.9 49.5
2017 190 13.9 13.6 53.2
2018 197 14.5 13.5 55.3
2019 198 12.6 15.6 54.5
2020 188 11.3 16.5 56.4
2021 182 11.3 15.9 53.8
2022 186 10.3 17.9 52.7
2023 186 12.4 14.9 57

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 Meyersdale Area Middle School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $882 (6.4%) $12,992 (93.6%) $13,875
2020 $829 (5.7%) $13,688 (94.3%) $14,516
2021 $1,803 (11.1%) $14,440 (88.9%) $16,243
2022 $2,748 (15.2%) $15,367 (84.8%) $18,115

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Meyersdale 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 245th of 891 Middle schoolsRanks 270th of 893 Middle schools
 2.7%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
6th Grade Math (Meyersdale Area Middle School)51.922.3
 29.6%
   6th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)3936.4
 2.6%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Meyersdale Area Middle School)7557.5
 17.5%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)6355.6
 7.4%
7th Grade Math (Meyersdale Area Middle School)38.344.6
 6.3%
   7th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)38.233.2
 5%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Meyersdale Area Middle School)66.262.5
 3.7%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)60.554.5
 6%
8th Grade Math (Meyersdale Area Middle School)36.223.5
 12.7%
   8th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)32.226
 6.2%
8th Grade Science (Meyersdale Area Middle School)68.175
 6.9%
   8th Grade Science (Pennsylvania)58.257
 1.2%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Meyersdale Area Middle School)63.767.6
 3.9%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)57.952.8
 5.1%
All Grades Math (Meyersdale Area Middle School)41.329.8
 11.5%
   All Grades Math (Pennsylvania)42.439.3
 3.1%
All Grades Science (Meyersdale Area Middle School)68.175
 6.9%
   All Grades Science (Pennsylvania)6865.6
 2.4%
All Grades English Language Arts (Meyersdale Area Middle School)67.762.9
 4.8%
   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 Students198186
 6.1%
African American13
 200%
American Indian00
Asian00
Hispanic12
 100%
Pacific Islander00
White195181
 7.2%
Two or More Races10
 100%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients54.5%57%
 2.4%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Meyersdale Area Middle School

Students who attend Meyersdale Area Middle School usually go on to attend Meyersdale Area High School

Students at Meyersdale Area Middle School are 97% White, 2% African American, 1% Hispanic.

Meyersdale Area Middle School ranks 270th of 893 Pennsylvania middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

In the 2022-23 school year, 186 students attended Meyersdale Area Middle 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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