Philipsburg-Osceola Area Middle School

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Philipsburg-Osceola Area Middle School ranks 382 nd of 893 Pennsylvania middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Philipsburg-Osceola Area Middle School is a public middle school serving 379 students in grades 6-8 in Philipsburg, Pennsylvania, which is part of the State College Area School District. While the district is ranked 213 out of 606 in the state, this middle school has consistently underperformed academically compared to the state average, particularly in math and science.

Despite the school's overall low performance, it does show some relative strengths. Philipsburg-Osceola Area Middle School ranks in the top 22% of Pennsylvania middle schools for its performance with disabled students, earning a 4-star rating in this category. However, the school faces significant challenges, with over 57% of its students coming from low-socioeconomic backgrounds, much higher than nearby schools like Park Forest Middle School (14% free/reduced lunch). The school's per-student spending has also fluctuated in recent years, ranging from $20,113 to $30,342, higher than the Tyrone Area School District and West Branch Area School District.

Overall, Philipsburg-Osceola Area Middle School faces persistent academic challenges, with low proficiency rates on standardized tests compared to the state. However, the school's relative strengths in supporting its disabled student population and the potential impact of socioeconomic factors on its outcomes suggest that targeted interventions and additional resources could help improve educational outcomes for all students at the school.

Detail:

Public 6-8

200 Short St Suite A
Philipsburg, PA 16866-2640

(814) 342-4906

District: Philipsburg-Osceola Area School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
382^nd of 893 Pennsylvania Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $20,113

Students who attend Philipsburg-Osceola Area Middle School usually attend:

High:

Philipsburg-Osceola Area High School

Feeder schools for Philipsburg-Osceola Area Middle School:

Elementary:	Osceola Mills Elementary School
	Philipsburg Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio: 13.8

Number of students: 379

Racial breakdown:

White:

96.6%

Hispanic:

1.3%

Two or more races:

1.3%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 57.3%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Philipsburg-Osceola Area Middle School ranks better than 57.2% of middle schools in Pennsylvania. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 57.37. (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 (96.6%), Hispanic (1.3%), two or more races (1.3%). (See more...)

Compare Details 57.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Philipsburg-Osceola Area Middle School is 13.8. (See more...)

Compare Philipsburg-Osceola Area Middle School employs 27.4 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Philipsburg-Osceola Area Middle School is $20,113.

Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Philipsburg-Osceola Area Middle School:

SchoolDigger ranks Philipsburg-Osceola Area Middle School 382^nd of 893 Pennsylvania public middle schools. (See Philipsburg-Osceola Area Middle School in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

Disabled students:

White students:

Philipsburg-Osceola Area School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Philipsburg-Osceola Area School District 213^th of 606 Pennsylvania school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Philipsburg-Osceola Area Middle School

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Rank History for all students at Philipsburg-Osceola Area Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	PA State Percentile
2015	38.92	539^th	835	35.4%
2016	46.17	516^th	870	40.7%
2017	43.65	523^rd	877	40.4%
2018	50.65	470^th	861	45.4%
2019	50.43	480^th	891	46.1%
2021	50.56	409^th	797	48.7%
2022	40.26	555^th	883	37.1%
2023	57.37	382^nd	893	57.2%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Philipsburg-Osceola Area Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	56.92	348^th	874	60.2%

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Rank History for Disabled students at Philipsburg-Osceola Area Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	67.00	144^th	660	78.2%

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Rank History for White students at Philipsburg-Osceola Area Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	37.99	425^th	681	37.6%

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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 Philipsburg-Osceola Area Middle School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2014	521	9	3	5	1	0	1	540
2015	524	4	3	4	0	0	1	536
2016	501	7	2	1	0	1	1	513
2017	516	6	2	3	0	0	1	528
2018	512	3	2	3	0	0	1	521
2019	526	5	2	3	0	0	2	538
2020	506	4	2	4	0	0	4	520
2021	362	4	1	2	0	0	2	371
2022	390	2	1	3	0	0	5	401
2023	366	2	1	5	0	0	5	379

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 Philipsburg-Osceola Area Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2014	540	41.1	13.1	50.4
2015	536	43.0	12.4	49.6
2016	513	42.0	12.2	54.2
2017	528	42.0	12.5	50.9
2018	521	43.3	12.0	50.7
2019	538	43.8	12.2	49.4
2020	520	42.3	12.2	47.3
2021	371	40.2	9.2	43.4
2022	401	31.4	12.7	44.6
2023	379	27.4	13.8	57.3

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 Philipsburg-Osceola Area Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2014	540	41.1	13.1	50.4
2015	536	43.0	12.4	49.6
2016	513	42.0	12.2	54.2
2017	528	42.0	12.5	50.9
2018	521	43.3	12.0	50.7
2019	538	43.8	12.2	49.4
2020	520	42.3	12.2	47.3
2021	371	40.2	9.2	43.4
2022	401	31.4	12.7	44.6
2023	379	27.4	13.8	57.3

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 Philipsburg-Osceola Area Middle School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$00 (NaN)	$00 (NaN)	$00
2020	$00 (NaN)	$00 (NaN)	$00
2021	$1,363 (4.5%)	$28,979 (95.5%)	$30,342
2022	$2,155 (10.7%)	$17,958 (89.3%)	$20,113

Data source: Pennsylvania Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Philipsburg-Osceola 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 480^th of 891 Middle schools	Ranks 382^nd of 893 Middle schools	11.1%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
6th Grade Math (Philipsburg-Osceola Area Middle School)	52.7	43.6	9.1%
6th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)	39	36.4	2.6%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Philipsburg-Osceola Area Middle School)	66.9	58.8	8.1%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)	63	55.6	7.4%
7th Grade Math (Philipsburg-Osceola Area Middle School)	34	44.5	10.5%
7th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)	38.2	33.2	5%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Philipsburg-Osceola Area Middle School)	51.9	56.3	4.4%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)	60.5	54.5	6%
8th Grade Math (Philipsburg-Osceola Area Middle School)	19.6	10.8	8.8%
8th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)	32.2	26	6.2%
8th Grade Science (Philipsburg-Osceola Area Middle School)	51.1	57.3	6.2%
8th Grade Science (Pennsylvania)	58.2	57	1.2%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Philipsburg-Osceola Area Middle School)	44.3	42.7	1.6%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)	57.9	52.8	5.1%
All Grades Math (Philipsburg-Osceola Area Middle School)	38.6	33.4	5.2%
All Grades Math (Pennsylvania)	42.4	39.3	3.1%
All Grades Science (Philipsburg-Osceola Area Middle School)	51.1	57.3	6.2%
All Grades Science (Pennsylvania)	68	65.6	2.4%
All Grades English Language Arts (Philipsburg-Osceola Area Middle School)	54.1	52.9	1.2%
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	538	379	29.6%
African American	5	2	60%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	2	1	50%
Hispanic	3	5	66.7%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	526	366	30.4%
Two or More Races	2	5	150%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	49.4%	57.3%	7.8%

Schools Near Philipsburg-Osceola 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
Philipsburg-Osceola Area Middle School	Public	6-8	200 Short St Suite A	Philipsburg	16866	Centre County	Philipsburg-Osceola Area School District	No	No	No	No	(814) 342-4906	379	27	13.8	57.3%	366 (96.6%)	2 (0.5%)	5 (1.3%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (1.3%)	57.4	382^nd of 893 public middle schools	57.2%		40.3	555^th of 883 public middle schools	37.1%	173		43.6	44.5	10.8	33.4	57.3	57.3		58.8	56.3	42.7	52.9	$20,113	$2,155	$17,958
West Branch Middle School	Public	5-8	444 Allport Cutoff	Morrisdale	16858	Clearfield County	West Branch Area School District	No	No	No	No	(814) 345-5615	257	18	14.3	48.2%	247 (96.1%)	1 (0.4%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (2.3%)	53.4	433^rd of 893 public middle schools	51.5%		67.6	261^st of 883 public middle schools	70.4%	172	22.4	29.7	32.3	27.9	28.2	54.1	54.1	42.1	49.2	48.5	55.0	48.8	$17,806	$2,092	$15,715
Tyrone Area Middle School	Public	5-8	1001 Clay Ave	Tyrone	16686	Blair County	Tyrone Area School District	No	No	No	No	(814) 684-4240	530	34	15.5	51.1%	513 (96.8%)	5 (0.9%)	4 (0.8%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.4%)	4 (0.8%)	68	268^th of 893 public middle schools	70.0%		61.9	324^th of 883 public middle schools	63.3%	56	35.7	49.1	36.0	28.5	37.1	59.4	59.4	50.0	61.3	63.3	54.9	57.3	$18	$01	$17
Park Forest Middle School	Public	6-8	2180 School Dr	State College	16803	Centre County	State College Area School District	No	No	No	No	(814) 272-8217	815	62	13.2	14.2%	645 (79.1%)	12 (1.5%)	30 (3.7%)	75 (9.2%)	4 (0.5%)	1 (0.1%)	48 (5.9%)	91.2	51^st of 893 public middle schools	94.3%		91.1	52^nd of 883 public middle schools	94.1%	1		59.4	59.0	47.4	55.6	81.3	81.3		76.6	77.0	72.6	75.5	$21,402	$463	$20,939

Frequently Asked Questions about Philipsburg-Osceola Area Middle School

Is Philipsburg-Osceola Area Middle School a good school?

Philipsburg-Osceola Area Middle School ranks 382^nd of 893 Pennsylvania middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Philipsburg-Osceola Area Middle School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 379 students attended Philipsburg-Osceola Area Middle School.

What high school do graduates of Philipsburg-Osceola Area Middle School attend?

Students who attend Philipsburg-Osceola Area Middle School usually go on to attend Philipsburg-Osceola Area High School

What is the racial makeup of Philipsburg-Osceola Area Middle School?

Students at Philipsburg-Osceola Area Middle School are 97% White, 1% Hispanic, 1% Two or more races.

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