Selinsgrove Area Middle School

Summary:

Selinsgrove Area Middle School is a public middle school serving 523 students in grades 6-8 in Selinsgrove, Pennsylvania, which is part of the Midd-West School District. This high-performing school consistently ranks in the top 20% of Pennsylvania middle schools, delivering strong academic outcomes for its predominantly White student population.

Selinsgrove Area Middle School stands out for its exceptional academic performance, with a higher percentage of students scoring proficient or advanced in Math, Science, and English Language Arts compared to state averages. For instance, in 2022-2023, 52.3% of Selinsgrove students were proficient or advanced in Math, significantly outpacing the state average of 39.3%. The school also outperforms the district average in most subject areas. When compared to nearby middle schools like Upper Dauphin Area Middle School, which had a 34.9% Math proficiency rate, Selinsgrove's academic excellence is even more evident.

Beyond strong overall performance, Selinsgrove Area Middle School delivers equitable outcomes, with its student subgroups, including economically disadvantaged and disabled students, also ranking in the top 20-25% of Pennsylvania middle schools. Additionally, the school has maintained a 0.0% dropout rate, indicating excellent student retention and engagement. While the school's student population is predominantly White, it has seen a slight increase in racial diversity in recent years, with growing percentages of African American, Hispanic, and Asian students.


Detail:

Public 6-8

 359 Seals Avenue
       Selinsgrove, PA  17870


(570) 372-2250

District: Selinsgrove Area School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
159th of 893 Pennsylvania Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $16,615 Help


Students who attend Selinsgrove Area Middle School usually attend:

High:    Selinsgrove Area High School

Feeder schools for Selinsgrove Area Middle School:

Elementary:    Selinsgrove Area Elementary School
    Selinsgrove Intrmd School

Student/teacher ratio:  13.2 Help
Number of students:  523

Racial breakdown:

White:
90.6%
Two or more races:
3.6%
Hispanic:
2.7%
more

Free/discounted lunch recipients:  43.8% Help


 See top rated Pennsylvania middle schools

 Compare Selinsgrove Area Middle School to nearby middle schools!

Performance Trends
Help
Compare Details Selinsgrove Area Middle School ranks better than 82.2% of middle schools in Pennsylvania. (See more...)
Help
Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 78.78. (See more...)
Help
The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.
Student Body
Help
Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (90.6%), two or more races (3.6%), Hispanic (2.7%). (See more...)
Help
Compare Details 43.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
Help
Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Selinsgrove Area Middle School is 13.2. (See more...)
Help
Compare Selinsgrove Area Middle School employs 39.5 full-time teachers.
Finance
Help
Compare Details The average total spent per student at Selinsgrove Area Middle School is $16,615.
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Selinsgrove Area Middle School:

SchoolDigger ranks Selinsgrove Area Middle School 159th of 893 Pennsylvania public middle schools. (See Selinsgrove Area Middle School in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


Low Socio Economic Status students:
Disabled students:
White students:


Selinsgrove Area School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Selinsgrove Area School District 146th of 606 Pennsylvania school districts. (See district ranking list.)


What do you think?

Your rating for Selinsgrove Area Middle School?

Rank History for Selinsgrove Area Middle School

Help
Compare

Rank History for all students at Selinsgrove Area Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 57.52 322nd 643 49.9%
2004 56.54 355th 663 46.5%
2005 61.59 303rd 687 55.9%
2006 72.43 200th 736 72.8%
2007 76.00 149th 749 80.1%
2008 73.56 182nd 753 75.8%
2009 75.17 165th 770 78.6%
2010 78.07 136th 805 83.1%
2011 74.99 186th 825 77.5%
2012 79.21 130th 834 84.4%
2013 67.42 281st 758 62.9%
2014 61.89 319th 728 56.2%
2015 60.09 345th 835 58.7%
2016 70.56 252nd 870 71.0%
2017 70.90 237th 877 73.0%
2018 77.54 173rd 861 79.9%
2019 77.94 174th 891 80.5%
2021 82.77 99th 797 87.6%
2022 79.83 143rd 883 83.8%
2023 78.78 159th 893 82.2%
See the entire list of Pennsylvania Middle School Rankings!

Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Selinsgrove Area Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 71.06 178th 874 79.6%
See the entire list of Best Pennsylvania Middle Schools for Low Socio Economic Status Students!

Rank History for Disabled students at Selinsgrove Area Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 62.47 178th 660 73.0%
See the entire list of Best Pennsylvania Middle Schools for Disabled Students!

Rank History for White students at Selinsgrove Area Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 69.48 169th 681 75.2%
See the entire list of Best Pennsylvania Middle Schools for White Students!

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.

Selinsgrove Area Middle School Test Scores
Tests: 
  
Grades: 
  
Years: 
  
Group by: 
District Scores:
State Scores:    
  
Subgroup: 






Data source: Pennsylvania Dept of Education

We're sorry, but no reviews have been submitted for Selinsgrove Area Middle School.

If you have first-hand knowledge about Selinsgrove Area Middle School, submit a rating!


Reviews:
No reviews have been submitted!


Enrollment information for Selinsgrove Area Middle School

Help
Compare
Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 819 1 8 0 2 n/a n/a 0 830
1989 793 2 8 1 2 n/a n/a 0 806
1990 766 1 7 6 3 n/a n/a 0 783
1991 733 3 7 8 1 n/a n/a 0 752
1992 767 4 12 11 1 n/a n/a 0 795
1993 781 2 12 17 0 n/a n/a 0 812
1994 809 6 7 16 0 n/a n/a 0 838
1995 863 3 8 19 0 n/a n/a 0 893
1996 863 3 8 19 0 n/a n/a 0 893
1997 871 6 8 18 0 n/a n/a 0 903
1998 671 4 5 13 0 n/a n/a 0 693
1999 688 6 4 10 0 n/a n/a 0 708
2000 763 8 5 7 0 n/a n/a 0 783
2001 724 11 11 8 0 n/a n/a 0 754
2002 700 20 10 20 4 n/a n/a 0 754
2003 700 20 10 20 4 n/a n/a 0 754
2004 666 22 8 20 4 n/a n/a 0 720
2005 652 23 7 22 3 n/a n/a 0 707
2006 656 16 7 13 1 n/a n/a 0 693
2007 612 18 6 21 0 n/a n/a 0 657
2008 575 17 7 28 13 n/a n/a 0 640
2009 544 19 8 39 6 n/a n/a 3 619
2010 542 20 6 32 1 n/a n/a 6 607
2011 522 21 9 34 3 0 0 0 589
2012 353 11 6 16 0 0 0 0 386
2013 553 20 11 14 2 0 0 0 600
2014 574 16 11 16 2 0 0 0 619
2015 619 10 12 20 1 0 15 0 677
2016 605 8 10 26 1 0 20 0 670
2017 602 6 7 29 4 0 24 0 672
2018 600 8 6 30 0 0 26 0 670
2019 592 9 12 30 1 0 27 0 671
2020 579 11 11 28 0 0 29 0 658
2021 500 10 11 23 0 0 27 0 571
2022 495 10 5 14 0 0 20 0 544
2023 474 12 4 14 0 0 19 0 523

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 Selinsgrove Area Middle School

Help
Compare
Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 830 50.0 16.6 n/a
1989 806 50.7 15.8 n/a
1990 783 52.0 15.0 0
1991 752 49.5 15.1 n/a
1992 795 53.5 14.8 n/a
1993 812 50.0 16.2 n/a
1994 838 50.0 16.8 n/a
1995 893 51.0 17.5 n/a
1996 893 51.0 17.5 n/a
1997 903 47.0 19.2 n/a
1998 693 46.5 14.9 n/a
1999 708 47.5 14.9 n/a
2000 783 48.0 16.3 22.9
2001 754 49.0 15.4 24.8
2002 754 49.6 15.2 22.8
2003 754 49.6 15.2 22.8
2004 720 49.6 14.5 26.1
2005 707 48.6 14.5 24.3
2006 693 47.6 14.6 29.6
2007 657 46.0 14.3 31.1
2008 640 100.0 6.4 32
2009 619 52.0 11.9 34.3
2010 607 49.0 12.3 38.6
2011 589 48.0 12.2 38.7
2012 386 34.0 11.3 39.9
2013 600 39.0 15.3 36
2014 619 39.0 15.8 38.6
2015 677 38.0 17.8 31
2016 670 39.0 17.1 40
2017 672 36.5 18.4 40.9
2018 670 37.5 17.8 37.2
2019 671 38.5 17.4 35.6
2020 658 38.5 17.0 42.7
2021 571 37.0 15.4 41.7
2022 544 37.5 14.5 36.4
2023 523 39.5 13.2 43.8

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 Selinsgrove Area Middle School

Help
Compare
Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 830 50.0 16.6 n/a
1989 806 50.7 15.8 n/a
1990 783 52.0 15.0 0
1991 752 49.5 15.1 n/a
1992 795 53.5 14.8 n/a
1993 812 50.0 16.2 n/a
1994 838 50.0 16.8 n/a
1995 893 51.0 17.5 n/a
1996 893 51.0 17.5 n/a
1997 903 47.0 19.2 n/a
1998 693 46.5 14.9 n/a
1999 708 47.5 14.9 n/a
2000 783 48.0 16.3 22.9
2001 754 49.0 15.4 24.8
2002 754 49.6 15.2 22.8
2003 754 49.6 15.2 22.8
2004 720 49.6 14.5 26.1
2005 707 48.6 14.5 24.3
2006 693 47.6 14.6 29.6
2007 657 46.0 14.3 31.1
2008 640 100.0 6.4 32
2009 619 52.0 11.9 34.3
2010 607 49.0 12.3 38.6
2011 589 48.0 12.2 38.7
2012 386 34.0 11.3 39.9
2013 600 39.0 15.3 36
2014 619 39.0 15.8 38.6
2015 677 38.0 17.8 31
2016 670 39.0 17.1 40
2017 672 36.5 18.4 40.9
2018 670 37.5 17.8 37.2
2019 671 38.5 17.4 35.6
2020 658 38.5 17.0 42.7
2021 571 37.0 15.4 41.7
2022 544 37.5 14.5 36.4
2023 523 39.5 13.2 43.8

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 Selinsgrove Area Middle School

Help

YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $299 (2.3%) $12,509 (97.7%) $12,808
2020 $324 (2.4%) $13,363 (97.6%) $13,687
2021 $480 (3.1%) $14,824 (96.9%) $15,304
2022 $806 (4.9%) $15,809 (95.1%) $16,615

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Selinsgrove 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 174th of 891 Middle schoolsRanks 159th of 893 Middle schools
 1.7%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
6th Grade Math (Selinsgrove Area Middle School)6351.6
 11.4%
   6th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)3936.4
 2.6%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Selinsgrove Area Middle School)7463
 11%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)6355.6
 7.4%
7th Grade Math (Selinsgrove Area Middle School)60.561.3
 0.8%
   7th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)38.233.2
 5%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Selinsgrove Area Middle School)69.761.7
 8%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)60.554.5
 6%
8th Grade Math (Selinsgrove Area Middle School)44.642.8
 1.8%
   8th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)32.226
 6.2%
8th Grade Science (Selinsgrove Area Middle School)61.169.2
 8.1%
   8th Grade Science (Pennsylvania)58.257
 1.2%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Selinsgrove Area Middle School)59.854.6
 5.2%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)57.952.8
 5.1%
All Grades Math (Selinsgrove Area Middle School)56.352.3
 4%
   All Grades Math (Pennsylvania)42.439.3
 3.1%
All Grades Science (Selinsgrove Area Middle School)61.169.2
 8.1%
   All Grades Science (Pennsylvania)6865.6
 2.4%
All Grades English Language Arts (Selinsgrove Area Middle School)6859.8
 8.2%
   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 Students671523
 22.1%
African American912
 33.3%
American Indian10
 100%
Asian124
 66.7%
Hispanic3014
 53.3%
Pacific Islander00
White592474
 19.9%
Two or More Races2719
 29.6%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients35.6%43.8%
 8.2%


Schools Near Selinsgrove Area Middle School









Frequently Asked Questions about Selinsgrove Area Middle School

In the 2022-23 school year, 523 students attended Selinsgrove Area Middle School.

Selinsgrove Area Middle School ranks 159th of 893 Pennsylvania middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

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

Students at Selinsgrove Area Middle School are 91% White, 4% Two or more races, 3% Hispanic, 2% African American.


Rate Selinsgrove Area Middle School!



Sign up for updates!

Be the first to know when there is an update for Selinsgrove Area Middle School!




SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Pennsylvania Department of Education.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS: Not all boundaries are included. We make every effort to ensure that boundaries are up-to-date. But it's important to note that these are approximations and are for general informational purposes only. To verify legal descriptions of boundaries or school locations, contact your local tax assessor's office and/or school district.





Diagnostics

None retrieved from Database in 65 milliseconds.