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Mount Union Area Junior High School

Summary:

Mount Union Area Junior High School is a public middle school in Mount Union, Pennsylvania, serving grades 6-8 with 261 students enrolled. The school is part of the Mount Union Area School District, which is ranked 506 out of 610 districts in the state and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Academically, Mount Union Area Junior High School consistently ranks in the bottom half of Pennsylvania middle schools, with proficiency rates on PSSA tests well below state averages in Math (11.7%), Science (32.2%), and English Language Arts (29.8%). The school's performance has been declining, with proficiency rates dropping from 2022-2023 to 2023-2024 in Math and English Language Arts. This underperformance is particularly pronounced for the school's predominantly White student population, which ranks 645 out of 673 Pennsylvania middle schools. The school also faces challenges with high dropout rates and fluctuating per-student spending, which may contribute to its struggles.

In comparison, nearby Fannett-Metal Middle School and Huntingdon Area Middle School, which are part of the Fannett-Metal School District and Huntingdon Area School District, respectively, have generally higher academic performance and more favorable student demographics. Addressing the challenges faced by Mount Union Area Junior High School, such as targeted interventions for its socioeconomically disadvantaged student population and optimizing resource allocation, will be crucial for improving educational outcomes for its students.


Detail:

Public 6-8

 706 North Shaver Street
       Mount Union, PA  17066-1754

(814) 542-9311

District: Mount Union Area School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
693rd of 891 Pennsylvania Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $18,519 Help


Students who attend Mount Union Area Junior High School usually attend:

High:    Mount Union Area Senior High School

Feeder schools for Mount Union Area Junior High School:

Elementary:    Mount Union-Kistler Elementary School
    Shirley Township Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio:  11.8 Help
Number of students:  245

Racial breakdown:

White:
84.9%
Two or more races:
9.0%
African American:
4.5%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  100% Help


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Compare Details Mount Union Area Junior High School ranks worse than 77.8% of middle schools in Pennsylvania. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 19.48. (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 (84.9%), two or more races (9%), African American (4.5%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 100% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Mount Union Area Junior High School is 11.8. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Mount Union Area Junior High School is $18,519.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Mount Union Area Junior High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Mount Union Area Junior High School 693rd of 891 Pennsylvania public middle schools. (See Mount Union Area Junior High School in the ranking list.)

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Mount Union Area School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Mount Union Area School District 506th of 610 Pennsylvania school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Mount Union Area Junior High School

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Rank History for all students at Mount Union Area Junior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 22.12 537th 643 16.5%
2004 18.30 566th 663 14.6%
2005 24.38 567th 687 17.5%
2006 36.69 534th 736 27.4%
2007 43.15 509th 749 32.0%
2008 38.26 545th 753 27.6%
2009 47.00 505th 770 34.4%
2010 42.25 568th 805 29.4%
2011 62.72 371st 825 55.0%
2012 56.50 454th 834 45.6%
2013 50.80 463rd 758 38.9%
2014 43.46 484th 728 33.5%
2015 39.39 535th 835 35.9%
2016 36.48 579th 870 33.4%
2017 32.11 600th 877 31.6%
2018 35.20 576th 861 33.1%
2019 23.91 659th 891 26.0%
2021 21.26 614th 797 23.0%
2022 19.49 681st 883 22.9%
2023 32.10 609th 893 31.8%
2024 19.48 693rd 891 22.2%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Mount Union Area Junior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 36.59 569th 874 34.9%
2024 16.99 741st 877 15.5%
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Rank History for Female students at Mount Union Area Junior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 21.98 662nd 860 23.0%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Mount Union Area Junior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 61.51 186th 660 71.8%
2024 23.67 550th 672 18.2%
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Rank History for Male students at Mount Union Area Junior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 18.60 694th 870 20.2%
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Rank History for White students at Mount Union Area Junior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 16.45 609th 681 10.6%
2024 7.15 645th 673 4.2%
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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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Enrollment information for Mount Union Area Junior High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 879 52 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 931
1989 831 43 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 874
1990 809 29 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 838
1991 778 39 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 817
1992 756 40 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 797
1993 793 48 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 842
1994 774 59 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 834
1995 754 64 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 818
1996 754 64 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 818
1997 761 47 1 2 0 n/a n/a 0 811
1998 707 48 1 2 0 n/a n/a 0 758
1999 693 46 1 4 0 n/a n/a 0 744
2000 688 41 3 6 0 n/a n/a 0 738
2001 681 39 3 3 0 n/a n/a 0 726
2002 692 44 3 6 0 n/a n/a 0 745
2003 692 44 3 6 0 n/a n/a 0 745
2004 686 39 3 8 0 n/a n/a 0 736
2005 686 40 6 7 0 n/a n/a 0 739
2006 671 38 4 10 1 n/a n/a 0 724
2007 663 38 3 11 0 n/a n/a 0 715
2008 229 13 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 244
2009 218 13 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 233
2010 215 16 1 0 0 n/a n/a 4 236
2011 204 17 1 2 0 0 6 0 230
2012 187 16 0 1 0 0 8 0 212
2013 217 13 2 2 0 0 7 0 241
2014 226 14 2 6 0 0 12 0 260
2015 209 14 1 3 0 1 13 0 241
2016 209 10 1 1 0 1 10 0 232
2017 195 12 1 4 0 0 9 0 221
2018 197 13 1 9 0 0 10 0 230
2019 203 13 0 10 0 0 11 0 237
2020 271 10 0 12 0 0 22 0 315
2021 245 9 0 7 0 0 25 0 286
2022 255 11 0 7 0 0 26 0 299
2023 225 11 0 4 0 0 21 0 261
2024 208 11 1 3 0 0 22 0 245

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 Mount Union Area Junior High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 931 53.5 17.4 n/a
1989 874 53.5 16.3 n/a
1990 838 58.0 14.4 0
1991 817 55.0 14.8 n/a
1992 797 53.5 14.8 n/a
1993 842 50.0 16.8 n/a
1994 834 48.0 17.4 n/a
1995 818 51.0 16.0 n/a
1996 818 51.0 16.0 n/a
1997 811 51.0 15.9 n/a
1998 758 51.0 14.9 n/a
1999 744 52.0 14.3 n/a
2000 738 52.0 14.2 35.6
2001 726 54.0 13.4 33.7
2002 745 56.5 13.2 44.7
2003 745 56.5 13.2 44.7
2004 736 55.4 13.3 40.2
2005 739 57.7 12.8 45.1
2006 724 58.7 12.3 38.5
2007 715 56.4 12.7 39.7
2008 244 18.7 13.0 n/a
2009 233 17.3 13.4 n/a
2010 236 16.2 14.5 45.3
2011 230 16.3 14.0 48.3
2012 212 14.0 15.1 56.6
2013 241 13.8 17.3 55.6
2014 260 14.1 18.3 55.4
2015 241 16.0 15.0 63.9
2016 232 16.0 14.5 63.8
2017 221 16.2 13.5 n/a
2018 230 17.0 13.5 n/a
2019 237 15.7 15.0 98.7
2020 315 23.0 13.6 n/a
2021 286 21.8 13.1 99
2022 299 22.8 13.1 99
2023 261 22.6 11.5 100
2024 245 20.7 11.8 100

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 Mount Union Area Junior High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 931 53.5 17.4 n/a
1989 874 53.5 16.3 n/a
1990 838 58.0 14.4 0
1991 817 55.0 14.8 n/a
1992 797 53.5 14.8 n/a
1993 842 50.0 16.8 n/a
1994 834 48.0 17.4 n/a
1995 818 51.0 16.0 n/a
1996 818 51.0 16.0 n/a
1997 811 51.0 15.9 n/a
1998 758 51.0 14.9 n/a
1999 744 52.0 14.3 n/a
2000 738 52.0 14.2 35.6
2001 726 54.0 13.4 33.7
2002 745 56.5 13.2 44.7
2003 745 56.5 13.2 44.7
2004 736 55.4 13.3 40.2
2005 739 57.7 12.8 45.1
2006 724 58.7 12.3 38.5
2007 715 56.4 12.7 39.7
2008 244 18.7 13.0 n/a
2009 233 17.3 13.4 n/a
2010 236 16.2 14.5 45.3
2011 230 16.3 14.0 48.3
2012 212 14.0 15.1 56.6
2013 241 13.8 17.3 55.6
2014 260 14.1 18.3 55.4
2015 241 16.0 15.0 63.9
2016 232 16.0 14.5 63.8
2017 221 16.2 13.5 n/a
2018 230 17.0 13.5 n/a
2019 237 15.7 15.0 98.7
2020 315 23.0 13.6 n/a
2021 286 21.8 13.1 99
2022 299 22.8 13.1 99
2023 261 22.6 11.5 100
2024 245 20.7 11.8 100

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 Mount Union Area Junior High School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $951 (6.0%) $14,897 (94.0%) $15,848
2020 $494 (5.3%) $8,865 (94.7%) $9,359
2021 $210 (1.7%) $12,122 (98.3%) $12,333
2022 $485 (2.6%) $18,034 (97.4%) $18,519

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Mount Union Area Junior High 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 659th of 891 Middle schoolsRanks 609th of 893 Middle schools
 5.8%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
7th Grade Math (Mount Union Area Junior High School)16.522.9
 6.4%
   7th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)38.233.2
 5%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Mount Union Area Junior High School)47.134.1
 13%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)60.554.5
 6%
8th Grade Math (Mount Union Area Junior High School)14.48.7
 5.7%
   8th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)32.226
 6.2%
8th Grade Science (Mount Union Area Junior High School)30.640.6
 10%
   8th Grade Science (Pennsylvania)58.257
 1.2%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Mount Union Area Junior High School)40.536.2
 4.3%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)57.952.8
 5.1%
All Grades Math (Mount Union Area Junior High School)15.420.6
 5.2%
   All Grades Math (Pennsylvania)42.439.3
 3.1%
All Grades Science (Mount Union Area Junior High School)30.640.6
 10%
   All Grades Science (Pennsylvania)6865.6
 2.4%
All Grades English Language Arts (Mount Union Area Junior High School)43.639.2
 4.4%
   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 Students237261
 10.1%
African American1311
 15.4%
American Indian00
Asian00
Hispanic104
 60%
Pacific Islander00
White203225
 10.8%
Two or More Races1121
 90.9%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients98.7%100%
 1.3%

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Mount Union Area Junior High School ranks in the bottom 22.2% of Pennsylvania middle schools.

Students at Mount Union Area Junior High School are 85% White, 9% Two or more races, 4% African American, 1% Hispanic.

In the 2023-24 school year, 245 students attended Mount Union Area Junior High School.

Students who attend Mount Union Area Junior High School usually go on to attend Mount Union Area Senior High School


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