Pittston Area Middle School

Summary:

Pittston Area Middle School is a public middle school serving 964 students in grades 5-8 in the Wyoming Valley West School District in Pittston, Pennsylvania. While the school has a predominantly White student population, it faces several challenges, including lower academic performance, declining statewide rankings, and significant socioeconomic and subgroup disparities compared to nearby schools and state averages.

Pittston Area Middle School's academic performance, as measured by PSSA test scores, is generally lower than the state and district averages. In the 2022-2023 school year, the school's proficiency rates in Math (23.9%) and English Language Arts (48.8%) were significantly below the state averages of 39.3% and 53.8%, respectively. The school's performance in Science (62.2%) was closer to the state average of 65.6%. Pittston Area Middle School has a relatively low statewide ranking, placing 481 out of 893 Pennsylvania middle schools in the 2022-2023 school year, and its ranking has fluctuated between 366 and 655 over the past decade, with a consistent 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

The school's performance on PSSA tests varies significantly among different student subgroups, with the school ranking 266 out of 421 Pennsylvania middle schools for African American students, 205 out of 362 for Hispanic students, and 573 out of 874 for students of low socioeconomic status. The school's performance for disabled students is particularly low, ranking 468 out of 660 Pennsylvania middle schools. Additionally, Pittston Area Middle School has a high percentage of students (55.19% in 2022-2023) who qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a relatively high level of economic disadvantage among the student population. These challenges are in contrast to nearby schools, such as Abington Heights Middle School and Dallas Middle School, which have significantly higher PSSA proficiency rates and statewide rankings.


Detail:

Public 5-8

 120 New Street
       Pittston, PA  18640


(570) 654-2415

District: Pittston Area School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
481st of 893 Pennsylvania Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $11,797 Help


Students who attend Pittston Area Middle School usually attend:

High:    Pittston Area Senior High School

Feeder schools for Pittston Area Middle School:

Elementary:    Martin F Quinn Pittston Area Primary Center
    Pittston City Intrmd Center

Student/teacher ratio:  17.6 Help
Number of students:  964

Racial breakdown:

White:
78.5%
Hispanic:
11.9%
African American:
5.4%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  55.2% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Pittston Area Middle School ranks worse than 53.9% of middle schools in Pennsylvania. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 49.06. (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 (78.5%), Hispanic (11.9%), African American (5.4%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 55.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Pittston Area Middle School is 17.6. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Pittston Area Middle School is $11,797.
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Pittston Area Middle School:

SchoolDigger ranks Pittston Area Middle School 481st of 893 Pennsylvania public middle schools. (See Pittston Area Middle School in the ranking list.)

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Pittston Area School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Pittston Area School District 398th of 606 Pennsylvania school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Pittston Area Middle School

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Rank History for all students at Pittston Area Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 60.55 299th 643 53.5%
2004 62.56 305th 663 54.0%
2005 61.45 304th 687 55.7%
2006 66.67 260th 736 64.7%
2007 65.46 284th 749 62.1%
2008 68.64 244th 753 67.6%
2009 68.15 247th 770 67.9%
2010 67.15 284th 805 64.7%
2011 64.90 346th 825 58.1%
2012 65.91 336th 834 59.7%
2013 59.62 384th 758 49.3%
2014 50.12 441st 728 39.4%
2015 57.74 366th 835 56.2%
2016 58.43 393rd 870 54.8%
2017 57.10 406th 877 53.7%
2018 59.49 376th 861 56.3%
2019 51.27 475th 891 46.7%
2021 23.44 603rd 797 24.3%
2022 44.74 513th 883 41.9%
2023 49.06 481st 893 46.1%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Pittston Area Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 36.23 573rd 874 34.4%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Pittston Area Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 30.26 468th 660 29.1%
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Rank History for African American students at Pittston Area Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 35.37 266th 421 36.8%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Pittston Area Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 41.76 205th 362 43.4%
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Rank History for White students at Pittston Area Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 36.19 448th 681 34.2%
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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 Pittston Area Middle School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 761 1 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 764
1989 702 1 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 705
1990 712 4 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 716
1991 706 1 3 2 1 n/a n/a 0 713
1992 763 2 1 1 0 n/a n/a 0 767
1993 775 2 2 1 0 n/a n/a 0 780
1994 765 4 1 2 0 n/a n/a 0 772
1995 754 3 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 757
1996 754 3 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 757
1997 768 2 1 1 0 n/a n/a 0 772
1998 759 2 4 0 0 n/a n/a 0 765
1999 773 0 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 775
2000 781 9 10 5 9 n/a n/a 0 814
2001 738 7 7 3 7 n/a n/a 0 762
2002 714 3 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 719
2003 714 3 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 719
2004 715 0 7 0 0 n/a n/a 0 722
2005 752 8 1 5 0 n/a n/a 0 766
2006 740 10 4 6 0 n/a n/a 0 760
2007 708 10 4 8 0 n/a n/a 0 730
2008 749 13 3 15 0 n/a n/a 0 780
2009 729 16 1 9 0 n/a n/a 0 755
2010 758 17 2 10 0 n/a n/a 0 787
2011 740 18 3 17 0 2 1 0 781
2012 688 25 5 20 0 0 1 0 739
2013 684 25 4 21 0 0 1 0 735
2014 947 41 9 20 0 0 1 0 1018
2015 935 45 10 29 0 0 1 0 1020
2016 907 45 9 36 0 1 7 0 1005
2017 894 49 12 51 1 0 6 0 1013
2018 896 53 14 74 1 0 15 0 1053
2019 891 60 11 71 2 1 15 0 1051
2020 890 57 12 83 0 2 20 0 1064
2021 825 53 12 103 0 1 30 0 1024
2022 802 51 13 102 0 1 21 0 990
2023 757 52 11 115 2 1 26 0 964

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 Pittston Area Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 764 47.0 16.2 n/a
1989 705 49.8 14.1 n/a
1990 716 47.0 15.2 0
1991 713 49.8 14.3 n/a
1992 767 48.0 15.9 n/a
1993 780 44.0 17.7 n/a
1994 772 48.0 16.1 n/a
1995 757 40.0 18.9 n/a
1996 757 40.0 18.9 n/a
1997 772 42.0 18.4 n/a
1998 765 44.0 17.4 n/a
1999 775 44.0 17.6 n/a
2000 814 46.0 17.7 36
2001 762 50.0 15.2 38.6
2002 719 48.0 15.0 34.9
2003 719 48.0 15.0 34.9
2004 722 48.0 15.0 39.5
2005 766 46.0 16.7 32.8
2006 760 46.0 16.5 33.7
2007 730 48.0 15.2 41.6
2008 780 48.5 16.1 37.8
2009 755 43.0 17.6 43.2
2010 787 49.0 16.0 38.4
2011 781 46.5 16.7 44.7
2012 739 46.2 15.9 44.5
2013 735 45.3 16.2 47.8
2014 1018 60.6 16.7 45.7
2015 1020 60.0 17.0 46.4
2016 1005 59.0 17.0 49.6
2017 1013 57.6 17.5 49.8
2018 1053 56.6 18.5 48.4
2019 1051 57.2 18.3 51.9
2020 1064 54.2 19.6 52.3
2021 1024 56.1 18.2 54.4
2022 990 56.1 17.6 56.6
2023 964 54.6 17.6 55.2

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 Pittston Area Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 764 47.0 16.2 n/a
1989 705 49.8 14.1 n/a
1990 716 47.0 15.2 0
1991 713 49.8 14.3 n/a
1992 767 48.0 15.9 n/a
1993 780 44.0 17.7 n/a
1994 772 48.0 16.1 n/a
1995 757 40.0 18.9 n/a
1996 757 40.0 18.9 n/a
1997 772 42.0 18.4 n/a
1998 765 44.0 17.4 n/a
1999 775 44.0 17.6 n/a
2000 814 46.0 17.7 36
2001 762 50.0 15.2 38.6
2002 719 48.0 15.0 34.9
2003 719 48.0 15.0 34.9
2004 722 48.0 15.0 39.5
2005 766 46.0 16.7 32.8
2006 760 46.0 16.5 33.7
2007 730 48.0 15.2 41.6
2008 780 48.5 16.1 37.8
2009 755 43.0 17.6 43.2
2010 787 49.0 16.0 38.4
2011 781 46.5 16.7 44.7
2012 739 46.2 15.9 44.5
2013 735 45.3 16.2 47.8
2014 1018 60.6 16.7 45.7
2015 1020 60.0 17.0 46.4
2016 1005 59.0 17.0 49.6
2017 1013 57.6 17.5 49.8
2018 1053 56.6 18.5 48.4
2019 1051 57.2 18.3 51.9
2020 1064 54.2 19.6 52.3
2021 1024 56.1 18.2 54.4
2022 990 56.1 17.6 56.6
2023 964 54.6 17.6 55.2

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 Pittston Area Middle School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $00 (0.0%) $10,950 (100.0%) $10,950
2020 $00 (0.0%) $10,292 (100.0%) $10,292
2021 $290 (2.6%) $11,049 (97.4%) $11,340
2022 $1,107 (9.4%) $10,690 (90.6%) $11,797

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Pittston 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 475th of 891 Middle schoolsRanks 481st of 893 Middle schools
 0.6%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
5th Grade Math (Pittston Area Middle School)35.626.2
 9.4%
   5th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)4342.7
 0.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Pittston Area Middle School)51.947.2
 4.7%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)58.553.6
 4.9%
6th Grade Math (Pittston Area Middle School)27.521.3
 6.2%
   6th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)3936.4
 2.6%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Pittston Area Middle School)51.946.4
 5.5%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)6355.6
 7.4%
7th Grade Math (Pittston Area Middle School)37.825.7
 12.1%
   7th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)38.233.2
 5%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Pittston Area Middle School)64.446
 18.4%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)60.554.5
 6%
8th Grade Math (Pittston Area Middle School)28.422.9
 5.5%
   8th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)32.226
 6.2%
8th Grade Science (Pittston Area Middle School)63.462.2
 1.2%
   8th Grade Science (Pennsylvania)58.257
 1.2%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Pittston Area Middle School)47.554.4
 6.9%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)57.952.8
 5.1%
All Grades Math (Pittston Area Middle School)32.423.9
 8.5%
   All Grades Math (Pennsylvania)42.439.3
 3.1%
All Grades Science (Pittston Area Middle School)63.462.2
 1.2%
   All Grades Science (Pennsylvania)6865.6
 2.4%
All Grades English Language Arts (Pittston Area Middle School)53.748.8
 4.9%
   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 Students1051964
 8.3%
African American6052
 13.3%
American Indian22
Asian1111
Hispanic71115
 62%
Pacific Islander11
White891757
 15%
Two or More Races1526
 73.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients51.9%55.2%
 3.3%


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Students who attend Pittston Area Middle School usually go on to attend Pittston Area Senior High School

Pittston Area Middle School ranks 481st of 893 Pennsylvania middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Students at Pittston Area Middle School are 79% White, 12% Hispanic, 5% African American, 3% Two or more races, 1% Asian.

In the 2022-23 school year, 964 students attended Pittston 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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