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St Marys Area Middle School

Summary:

St Marys Area Middle School is a public middle school in Saint Marys, Pennsylvania, serving 426 students in grades 6-8 and part of the Saint Marys Area School District.

While the school has consistently ranked in the middle range of Pennsylvania middle schools, its academic performance on standardized tests is generally below the state and district averages, particularly in Math and Science. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, the school's proficiency rates in Math (22.1%) and Science (59.1%) were lower than the state (40.4% and 65.8%) and Saint Marys Area School District (37.1% and 73.1%) averages. However, the school's performance in English Language Arts (54.7% proficient) is closer to the state (53%) and district (56.7%) averages. Compared to the nearby Ridgway Area Middle School, St Marys Area Middle School lags significantly in academic performance, with Ridgway consistently ranking in the top 100 middle schools in Pennsylvania and outperforming St Marys on PSSA tests across all subjects.

The school faces additional challenges, including a high percentage of students from low socioeconomic backgrounds, with 100% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch in the 2022-2023 school year. The school's performance for subgroups, such as White students and students with disabilities, is also lower than the state averages, indicating potential achievement gaps. Despite these challenges, the school has experienced relatively low dropout rates, ranging from 0.0% to 1.8% over the past few years, which is comparable to the state and district averages. The school's per-student spending has increased over the years, from $12,735 in 2018-2019 to $16,149 in 2021-2022, and the student-teacher ratio is relatively low, ranging from 12.9 to 13.4 students per teacher, which could be a positive factor in supporting student learning.


Detail:

Public 6-8

 979 S Saint Marys Rd
       Saint Marys, PA  15857-2832

(814) 834-7831

District: Saint Marys Area School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
444th of 891 Pennsylvania Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $16,149 Help


Students who attend St Marys Area Middle School usually attend:

High:    St Marys Area Senior High School

Student/teacher ratio:  13.5 Help
Number of students:  444

Racial breakdown:

White:
95.0%
Two or more races:
2.0%
Hispanic:
1.6%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  100% Help


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Compare Details St Marys Area Middle School ranks better than 50.2% of middle schools in Pennsylvania. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 51.39. (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 (95%), two or more races (2%), Hispanic (1.6%). (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 St Marys Area Middle School is 13.5. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at St Marys Area Middle School is $16,149.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

St Marys Area Middle School:

SchoolDigger ranks St Marys Area Middle School 444th of 891 Pennsylvania public middle schools. (See St Marys Area Middle School in the ranking list.)

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Saint Marys Area School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Saint Marys Area School District 252nd of 610 Pennsylvania school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for St Marys Area Middle School

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Rank History for all students at St Marys Area Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 55.93 346th 643 46.2%
2004 76.97 151st 663 77.2%
2005 73.28 200th 687 70.9%
2006 68.37 237th 736 67.8%
2007 66.32 276th 749 63.2%
2008 68.62 245th 753 67.5%
2009 77.93 129th 770 83.2%
2010 72.31 216th 805 73.2%
2011 72.92 219th 825 73.5%
2012 71.39 257th 834 69.2%
2013 72.31 214th 758 71.8%
2014 75.12 160th 728 78.0%
2015 60.73 336th 835 59.8%
2016 61.27 360th 870 58.6%
2017 67.46 270th 877 69.2%
2018 65.72 304th 861 64.7%
2019 61.84 365th 891 59.0%
2021 52.27 386th 797 51.6%
2022 44.59 515th 883 41.7%
2023 48.11 492nd 893 44.9%
2024 51.39 444th 891 50.2%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at St Marys Area Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 43.87 499th 874 42.9%
2024 44.92 492nd 877 43.9%
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Rank History for Female students at St Marys Area Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 49.23 460th 860 46.5%
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Rank History for Disabled students at St Marys Area Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 32.87 434th 660 34.2%
2024 38.15 386th 672 42.6%
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Rank History for Male students at St Marys Area Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 51.71 421st 870 51.6%
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Rank History for White students at St Marys Area Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 27.16 537th 681 21.1%
2024 30.83 491st 673 27.0%
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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 St Marys 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 604 3 5 0 0 n/a n/a 0 612
1989 535 1 4 0 0 n/a n/a 0 540
1990 504 0 6 1 0 n/a n/a 0 511
1991 547 1 3 0 0 n/a n/a 0 551
1992 572 1 5 0 1 n/a n/a 0 579
1993 597 1 6 0 1 n/a n/a 0 605
1994 554 0 6 0 0 n/a n/a 0 560
1995 577 0 4 0 0 n/a n/a 0 581
1996 577 0 4 0 0 n/a n/a 0 581
1997 589 0 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 591
1998 607 0 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 608
1999 574 2 5 4 1 n/a n/a 0 586
2000 618 3 4 5 1 n/a n/a 0 631
2001 634 4 6 7 1 n/a n/a 0 652
2002 665 4 0 4 0 n/a n/a 0 673
2003 665 4 0 4 0 n/a n/a 0 673
2004 641 3 2 1 0 n/a n/a 0 647
2005 600 2 4 1 0 n/a n/a 0 607
2006 563 6 5 2 0 n/a n/a 0 576
2007 566 6 2 2 0 n/a n/a 0 576
2008 547 3 3 4 0 n/a n/a 0 557
2009 500 3 1 7 0 n/a n/a 1 512
2010 516 3 1 5 0 n/a n/a 5 530
2011 527 1 0 8 0 0 9 0 545
2012 552 1 2 7 0 0 9 0 571
2013 493 3 1 3 1 0 11 0 512
2014 510 1 2 3 3 0 10 0 529
2015 491 1 0 2 1 0 11 0 506
2016 500 0 1 4 0 0 7 0 512
2017 465 0 2 7 1 0 8 0 483
2018 441 1 3 12 1 0 13 0 471
2019 472 2 4 13 0 0 16 0 507
2020 471 1 2 7 0 0 12 0 493
2021 437 2 4 6 0 0 9 0 458
2022 391 2 3 6 0 0 7 0 409
2023 410 0 2 6 0 0 8 0 426
2024 422 2 4 7 0 0 9 0 444

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 St Marys Area Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 612 31.0 19.7 n/a
1989 540 31.0 17.4 n/a
1990 511 29.0 17.6 0
1991 551 29.0 19.0 n/a
1992 579 23.0 25.1 n/a
1993 605 30.5 19.8 n/a
1994 560 35.0 16.0 n/a
1995 581 35.0 16.6 n/a
1996 581 35.0 16.6 n/a
1997 591 36.0 16.4 n/a
1998 608 37.0 16.4 n/a
1999 586 37.5 15.6 n/a
2000 631 36.5 17.3 22.7
2001 652 38.0 17.2 25.2
2002 673 40.0 16.8 24.8
2003 673 40.0 16.8 24.8
2004 647 38.1 17.0 28.4
2005 607 39.6 15.3 27.5
2006 576 37.9 15.2 30.9
2007 576 36.5 15.8 28.8
2008 557 33.9 16.4 32.1
2009 512 32.9 15.6 35.2
2010 530 34.7 15.2 37.9
2011 545 35.2 15.4 32.8
2012 571 33.2 17.1 27.8
2013 512 33.1 15.4 32.8
2014 529 32.6 16.2 37.2
2015 506 33.0 15.3 35.2
2016 512 33.0 15.5 33.4
2017 483 32.7 14.7 34.2
2018 471 32.7 14.4 36.3
2019 507 32.2 15.7 39.3
2020 493 33.0 14.9 45.8
2021 458 34.0 13.4 50
2022 409 31.5 12.9 65.5
2023 426 32.7 13.0 100
2024 444 32.7 13.5 100

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 St Marys Area Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 612 31.0 19.7 n/a
1989 540 31.0 17.4 n/a
1990 511 29.0 17.6 0
1991 551 29.0 19.0 n/a
1992 579 23.0 25.1 n/a
1993 605 30.5 19.8 n/a
1994 560 35.0 16.0 n/a
1995 581 35.0 16.6 n/a
1996 581 35.0 16.6 n/a
1997 591 36.0 16.4 n/a
1998 608 37.0 16.4 n/a
1999 586 37.5 15.6 n/a
2000 631 36.5 17.3 22.7
2001 652 38.0 17.2 25.2
2002 673 40.0 16.8 24.8
2003 673 40.0 16.8 24.8
2004 647 38.1 17.0 28.4
2005 607 39.6 15.3 27.5
2006 576 37.9 15.2 30.9
2007 576 36.5 15.8 28.8
2008 557 33.9 16.4 32.1
2009 512 32.9 15.6 35.2
2010 530 34.7 15.2 37.9
2011 545 35.2 15.4 32.8
2012 571 33.2 17.1 27.8
2013 512 33.1 15.4 32.8
2014 529 32.6 16.2 37.2
2015 506 33.0 15.3 35.2
2016 512 33.0 15.5 33.4
2017 483 32.7 14.7 34.2
2018 471 32.7 14.4 36.3
2019 507 32.2 15.7 39.3
2020 493 33.0 14.9 45.8
2021 458 34.0 13.4 50
2022 409 31.5 12.9 65.5
2023 426 32.7 13.0 100
2024 444 32.7 13.5 100

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for St Marys Area Middle School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $202 (1.6%) $12,533 (98.4%) $12,735
2020 $231 (1.7%) $12,988 (98.3%) $13,219
2021 $682 (4.5%) $14,622 (95.5%) $15,304
2022 $627 (3.9%) $15,521 (96.1%) $16,149

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

Impact of COVID-19 on St Marys 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 365th of 891 Middle schoolsRanks 492nd of 893 Middle schools
 14.1%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
6th Grade Math (St Marys Area Middle School)42.238.1
 4.1%
   6th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)3936.4
 2.6%
6th Grade English Language Arts (St Marys Area Middle School)7655.5
 20.5%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)6355.6
 7.4%
7th Grade Math (St Marys Area Middle School)38.218.5
 19.7%
   7th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)38.233.2
 5%
7th Grade English Language Arts (St Marys Area Middle School)71.342.8
 28.5%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)60.554.5
 6%
8th Grade Math (St Marys Area Middle School)27.614.7
 12.9%
   8th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)32.226
 6.2%
8th Grade Science (St Marys Area Middle School)55.362.1
 6.8%
   8th Grade Science (Pennsylvania)58.257
 1.2%
8th Grade English Language Arts (St Marys Area Middle School)5146.6
 4.4%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)57.952.8
 5.1%
All Grades Math (St Marys Area Middle School)36.325.1
 11.2%
   All Grades Math (Pennsylvania)42.439.3
 3.1%
All Grades Science (St Marys Area Middle School)55.362.1
 6.8%
   All Grades Science (Pennsylvania)6865.6
 2.4%
All Grades English Language Arts (St Marys Area Middle School)66.548.9
 17.6%
   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 Students507426
 16%
African American20
 100%
American Indian00
Asian42
 50%
Hispanic136
 53.8%
Pacific Islander00
White472410
 13.1%
Two or More Races168
 50%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients39.3%100%
 60.7%

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Frequently Asked Questions about St Marys Area Middle School

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

Students at St Marys Area Middle School are 95% White, 2% Two or more races, 2% Hispanic.

St Marys Area Middle School ranks 444th of 891 Pennsylvania middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

In the 2023-24 school year, 444 students attended St Marys Area Middle School.


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