Meyersdale Area Middle School

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Meyersdale Area Middle School ranks 217 th of 891 Pennsylvania middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Meyersdale Area Middle School is a public middle school serving grades 6-8 in Meyersdale, Pennsylvania, part of the Meyersdale Area School District. With 186 students, the school consistently outperforms the state average in academic performance, with 65.4% of students proficient or better in English Language Arts and 37.1% in Math, compared to the state averages of 53% and 40.4%, respectively.

Meyersdale Area Middle School stands out for its strong performance across different student subgroups, ranking 110 out of 877 Pennsylvania middle schools for low socioeconomic status students and 110 out of 660 for disabled students. The school also maintains very low dropout rates, ranging from 0% to 2.4% over the past few years, significantly lower than the state average. Additionally, the school's spending per student has steadily increased, indicating a commitment to investing in student resources and support.

Compared to nearby Shanksville-Stonycreek Middle School and Berlin Brothersvalley Middle School, Meyersdale Area Middle School generally outperforms these schools in academic metrics, dropout rates, and spending per student. However, the Meyersdale Area School District as a whole has a lower ranking than the middle school, suggesting that district-level factors could be further optimized to support the middle school's continued success.

Detail:

Public 6-8

1353 Shaw Mines Rd
Meyersdale, PA 15552

(814) 634-1437

District: Meyersdale Area School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
217^th of 891 Pennsylvania Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $18,115

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

Number of students: 186

Racial breakdown:

White:

97.3%

African American:

1.6%

Hispanic:

1.1%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 57%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Meyersdale Area Middle School ranks better than 75.6% of middle schools in Pennsylvania. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 72.97. (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 (97.3%), African American (1.6%), Hispanic (1.1%). (See more...)

Compare Details 57% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

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

Compare Meyersdale Area Middle School employs 12.4 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Meyersdale Area Middle School is $18,115.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Meyersdale Area Middle School:

SchoolDigger ranks Meyersdale Area Middle School 217^th of 891 Pennsylvania public middle schools. (See Meyersdale Area Middle School in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

Female students:

Male students:

White students:

Meyersdale Area School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Meyersdale Area School District 208^th of 610 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
2003	43.11	453^rd	643	29.5%
2004	62.40	306^th	663	53.8%
2005	44.03	460^th	687	33.0%
2006	53.78	417^th	736	43.3%
2007	49.91	464^th	749	38.1%
2008	57.75	378^th	753	49.8%
2009	61.28	343^rd	770	55.5%
2010	54.65	447^th	805	44.5%
2011	52.55	490^th	825	40.6%
2012	49.99	523^rd	834	37.3%
2013	45.62	502^nd	758	33.8%
2014	47.58	457^th	728	37.2%
2015	46.90	482^nd	835	42.3%
2016	64.08	322^nd	870	63.0%
2017	53.33	441^st	877	49.7%
2018	65.99	299^th	861	65.3%
2019	70.95	245^th	891	72.5%
2021	63.40	269^th	797	66.2%
2022	71.23	229^th	883	74.1%
2023	67.85	270^th	893	69.8%
2024	72.97	217^th	891	75.6%

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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	247^th	874	71.7%
2024	79.05	110^th	877	87.5%

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Rank History for Female students at Meyersdale Area Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	73.89	193^rd	860	77.6%

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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	110^th	660	83.3%

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Rank History for Male students at Meyersdale Area Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	69.55	235^th	870	73.0%

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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	284^th	681	58.3%
2024	61.53	225^th	673	66.6%

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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 Meyersdale Area Middle School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2000	312	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	313
2001	291	0	1	1	n/a	n/a	293
2002	264	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	265
2003	264	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	265
2004	249	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	249
2005	241	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	241
2006	237	1	1	0	n/a	n/a	239
2007	218	1	2	0	n/a	n/a	221
2008	211	3	2	0	n/a	n/a	216
2009	197	5	1	0	n/a	n/a	203
2010	206	7	0	0	n/a	n/a	213
2011	211	4	0	0	1	0	216
2012	219	2	0	0	1	0	222
2013	224	0	0	0	1	0	225
2014	208	0	0	0	0	0	208
2015	213	2	0	0	0	0	215
2016	192	2	0	0	0	0	194
2017	185	3	0	0	0	2	190
2018	193	1	0	0	0	3	197
2019	195	1	0	1	0	1	198
2020	182	1	0	3	0	2	188
2021	176	3	0	3	0	0	182
2022	180	2	0	3	0	1	186
2023	181	3	0	2	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

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total 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

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 245^th of 891 Middle schools	Ranks 270^th 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)	51.9	22.3	29.6%
6th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)	39	36.4	2.6%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Meyersdale Area Middle School)	75	57.5	17.5%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)	63	55.6	7.4%
7th Grade Math (Meyersdale Area Middle School)	38.3	44.6	6.3%
7th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)	38.2	33.2	5%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Meyersdale Area Middle School)	66.2	62.5	3.7%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)	60.5	54.5	6%
8th Grade Math (Meyersdale Area Middle School)	36.2	23.5	12.7%
8th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)	32.2	26	6.2%
8th Grade Science (Meyersdale Area Middle School)	68.1	75	6.9%
8th Grade Science (Pennsylvania)	58.2	57	1.2%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Meyersdale Area Middle School)	63.7	67.6	3.9%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)	57.9	52.8	5.1%
All Grades Math (Meyersdale Area Middle School)	41.3	29.8	11.5%
All Grades Math (Pennsylvania)	42.4	39.3	3.1%
All Grades Science (Meyersdale Area Middle School)	68.1	75	6.9%
All Grades Science (Pennsylvania)	68	65.6	2.4%
All Grades English Language Arts (Meyersdale Area Middle School)	67.7	62.9	4.8%
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	198	186	6.1%
African American	1	3	200%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	1	2	100%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	195	181	7.2%
Two or More Races	1	0	100%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	54.5%	57%	2.4%

Schools Near Meyersdale Area 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
Meyersdale Area Middle School	Public	6-8	1353 Shaw Mines Rd	Meyersdale	15552	Somerset County	Meyersdale Area School District	No	No	No	No	(814) 634-1437	186	12	14.9	57.0%	181 (97.3%)	3 (1.6%)	2 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	73	217^th of 891 public middle schools	75.6%		67.8	270^th of 893 public middle schools	69.8%	53		53.0	19.7	40.4	37.1	71.1	71.1		74.5	53.5	69.3	65.4	$18,115	$2,748	$15,367
Berlin Brothersvalley Middle School	Public	5-8	1025 E Main Street	Berlin	15530	Somerset County	Berlin Brothersvalley School District	No	No	No	No	(814) 267-6931	225	17	13.5	38.7%	217 (96.4%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (2.7%)	73.3	216^th of 891 public middle schools	75.8%		74.6	202^nd of 893 public middle schools	77.4%	14	53.2	44.4	27.2	43.0	43.1	72.3	72.3	54.7	59.3	52.2	67.7	59.1	$13,346	$649	$12,697
Shanksville-Stonycreek Middle School	Public	6-8	1325 Corner Stone Rd	Shanksville	15560	Somerset County	Shanksville-Stonycreek School District	No	No	No	No	(814) 267-4649	66	4	14.7	34.8%	64 (97.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.5%)	58	387^th of 891 public middle schools	56.6%		68.2	265^th of 893 public middle schools	70.3%	122		30.0	43.5	13.3	31.0	73.3	73.3		60.0	52.2	40.0	51.7	$387	$20	$367

Frequently Asked Questions about Meyersdale Area Middle School

What district is Meyersdale Area Middle School in?

Meyersdale Area School District

What high school do graduates of Meyersdale Area Middle School attend?

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

What is the racial makeup of Meyersdale Area Middle School?

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

How many students attend Meyersdale Area Middle School?

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

Is Meyersdale Area Middle School a good school?

Meyersdale Area Middle School ranks 217^th of 891 Pennsylvania middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

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