Is Mount Nittany Middle School a good school?

Yes. Mount Nittany Middle School ranks in the top 7.3% of Pennsylvania middle schools.

How many students attend Mount Nittany Middle School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 712 students attended Mount Nittany Middle School.

What is the racial makeup of Mount Nittany Middle School?

Students at Mount Nittany Middle School are 77% White, 8% Two or more races, 7% Asian, 4% Hispanic, 3% African American.

What high school do graduates of Mount Nittany Middle School attend?

Students who attend Mount Nittany Middle School usually go on to attend State College Area High School

Mount Nittany Middle School

Summary:

Mount Nittany Middle School is a high-performing public middle school in State College, Pennsylvania, serving grades 6-8 and part of the State College Area School District. This school consistently ranks among the top middle schools in the state, with a current ranking of 65th out of 891 Pennsylvania middle schools and a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Mount Nittany Middle School stands out for its exceptional academic performance, with students consistently outperforming the state average in PSSA test scores across all subjects and grade levels. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, 74.5% of students were proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to the state average of 53%. The school also performs well across different student subgroups, ranking in the top 25-30% of Pennsylvania middle schools for Asian, Hispanic, White, and multi-racial students. Additionally, Mount Nittany Middle School has consistently low dropout rates, ranging from 0.0% to 1.6% over the past few years, significantly lower than the state average.

When compared to nearby middle schools, such as Park Forest Middle School and Bellefonte Area Middle School, Mount Nittany Middle School performs similarly or better in academic metrics, with higher test scores and rankings. The school also has a lower student-teacher ratio (11.1 in 2022-2023) compared to the nearby Mifflin County Middle School (13.3) and Bellefonte Area Middle School (12.1), which may contribute to its strong academic performance. Overall, Mount Nittany Middle School's consistent high performance, coupled with its comparatively high spending per student and low student-teacher ratio, make it a standout educational institution in the region.

Detail:

Public 6-8

656 Brandywine Dr
State College, PA 16801-7985

(814) 466-5133

District: State College Area School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
65^th of 891 Pennsylvania Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $21,999

Students who attend Mount Nittany Middle School usually attend:

High:

State College Area High School

Feeder schools for Mount Nittany Middle School:

Elementary:	Easterly Parkway Elementary School
	Ferguson Township Elementary School
	Mount Nittany Elementary School
	Spring Creek Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio: 11.2

Number of students: 712

Racial breakdown:

White:

77.4%

Two or more races:

8.1%

Asian:

7.2%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 23%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Mount Nittany Middle School ranks better than 92.7% of middle schools in Pennsylvania. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 89.74. (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 (77.4%), two or more races (8.1%), Asian (7.2%). (See more...)

Compare Details 23% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Mount Nittany Middle School is 11.2. (See more...)

Compare Mount Nittany Middle School employs 63 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Mount Nittany Middle School is $21,999.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Mount Nittany Middle School:

SchoolDigger ranks Mount Nittany Middle School 65^th of 891 Pennsylvania public middle schools. (See Mount Nittany Middle School in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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State College Area School District:

SchoolDigger ranks State College Area School District 48^th of 610 Pennsylvania school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Mount Nittany Middle School

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Rank History for all students at Mount Nittany Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	PA State Percentile
2003	88.36	51^st	643	92.1%
2004	86.48	65^th	663	90.2%
2005	85.48	82^nd	687	88.1%
2006	78.62	123^rd	736	83.3%
2007	80.34	97^th	749	87.0%
2008	79.79	111^th	753	85.3%
2009	78.03	126^th	770	83.6%
2010	81.66	93^rd	805	88.4%
2011	83.89	68^th	825	91.8%
2012	83.30	76^th	834	90.9%
2013	81.60	94^th	758	87.6%
2014	77.68	132^nd	728	81.9%
2015	85.29	85^th	835	89.8%
2016	86.19	89^th	870	89.8%
2017	83.38	111^th	877	87.3%
2018	86.04	89^th	861	89.7%
2019	86.84	85^th	891	90.5%
2021	85.18	79^th	797	90.1%
2022	88.52	71^st	883	92.0%
2023	88.66	74^th	893	91.7%
2024	89.74	65^th	891	92.7%

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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Mount Nittany Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	72.65	44^th	187	76.5%
2024	84.80	30^th	199	84.9%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Mount Nittany Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	72.61	166^th	874	81.0%
2024	61.69	302^nd	877	65.6%

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Rank History for Female students at Mount Nittany Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	87.34	70^th	860	91.9%

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Rank History for Disabled students at Mount Nittany Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	76.73	75^th	660	88.6%
2024	75.75	95^th	672	85.9%

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Rank History for Male students at Mount Nittany Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	89.05	69^th	870	92.1%

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Rank History for Asian students at Mount Nittany Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	63.64	65^th	144	54.9%
2024	68.24	53^rd	145	63.4%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Mount Nittany Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	52.21	152^nd	362	58.0%

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Rank History for White students at Mount Nittany Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	81.80	79^th	681	88.4%
2024	84.57	70^th	673	89.6%

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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 Mount Nittany Middle School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1995	805	29	40	11	2	n/a	n/a	0	887
1996	805	29	40	11	2	n/a	n/a	0	887
1997	816	37	36	9	0	n/a	n/a	0	898
1998	823	40	51	8	0	n/a	n/a	0	922
1999	824	37	45	7	2	n/a	n/a	0	915
2000	800	43	40	15	1	n/a	n/a	0	899
2001	815	35	62	12	3	n/a	n/a	0	927
2002	807	23	43	14	4	n/a	n/a	0	891
2003	807	23	43	14	4	n/a	n/a	0	891
2004	793	21	42	27	1	n/a	n/a	0	884
2005	777	13	37	34	1	n/a	n/a	0	862
2006	754	16	28	27	4	n/a	n/a	0	829
2007	704	11	30	13	2	n/a	n/a	0	760
2008	713	12	33	13	1	n/a	n/a	0	772
2009	676	19	30	17	1	n/a	n/a	5	748
2010	631	18	32	18	2	n/a	n/a	14	715
2011	603	23	34	21	1	0	21	0	703
2012	614	23	43	30	0	0	22	0	732
2013	615	16	37	28	1	0	21	0	718
2014	610	21	44	25	3	0	20	0	723
2015	624	25	53	21	4	0	27	0	754
2016	630	18	50	19	4	0	42	0	763
2017	672	15	50	30	2	0	52	0	821
2018	627	15	50	31	2	0	55	0	780
2019	646	17	50	36	2	0	61	0	812
2020	606	19	64	30	4	0	49	0	772
2021	594	28	56	29	2	0	47	0	756
2022	549	19	55	33	1	0	50	0	707
2023	529	18	50	29	1	1	67	0	695
2024	551	19	51	30	1	2	58	0	712

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 Nittany Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1995	887	59.1	15.0	n/a
1996	887	59.1	15.0	n/a
1997	898	59.6	15.1	n/a
1998	922	59.1	15.6	n/a
1999	915	65.1	14.1	n/a
2000	899	63.0	14.3	17.1
2001	927	65.0	14.3	16.3
2002	891	67.1	13.3	15.3
2003	891	67.1	13.3	15.3
2004	884	64.1	13.8	15.5
2005	862	68.0	12.7	15.8
2006	829	68.9	12.0	15.9
2007	760	66.3	11.5	13.7
2008	772	69.3	11.1	16.3
2009	748	66.9	11.2	16.8
2010	715	68.2	10.4	17.7
2011	703	59.6	11.7	16.6
2012	732	60.1	12.1	16.4
2013	718	60.1	11.9	23.5
2014	723	58.1	12.4	18
2015	754	61.0	12.3	17.2
2016	763	57.0	13.3	19.7
2017	821	59.2	13.8	20.8
2018	780	60.4	12.9	22.7
2019	812	61.8	13.1	24.9
2020	772	62.3	12.3	20.3
2021	756	61.3	12.3	19.3
2022	707	59.8	11.8	17
2023	695	62.2	11.1	20.1
2024	712	63.0	11.2	23

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 Nittany Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1995	887	59.1	15.0	n/a
1996	887	59.1	15.0	n/a
1997	898	59.6	15.1	n/a
1998	922	59.1	15.6	n/a
1999	915	65.1	14.1	n/a
2000	899	63.0	14.3	17.1
2001	927	65.0	14.3	16.3
2002	891	67.1	13.3	15.3
2003	891	67.1	13.3	15.3
2004	884	64.1	13.8	15.5
2005	862	68.0	12.7	15.8
2006	829	68.9	12.0	15.9
2007	760	66.3	11.5	13.7
2008	772	69.3	11.1	16.3
2009	748	66.9	11.2	16.8
2010	715	68.2	10.4	17.7
2011	703	59.6	11.7	16.6
2012	732	60.1	12.1	16.4
2013	718	60.1	11.9	23.5
2014	723	58.1	12.4	18
2015	754	61.0	12.3	17.2
2016	763	57.0	13.3	19.7
2017	821	59.2	13.8	20.8
2018	780	60.4	12.9	22.7
2019	812	61.8	13.1	24.9
2020	772	62.3	12.3	20.3
2021	756	61.3	12.3	19.3
2022	707	59.8	11.8	17
2023	695	62.2	11.1	20.1
2024	712	63.0	11.2	23

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 Nittany Middle School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$09 (0.0%)	$19,089 (100.0%)	$19,098
2020	$187 (0.9%)	$19,664 (99.1%)	$19,851
2021	$480 (2.4%)	$19,884 (97.6%)	$20,364
2022	$511 (2.3%)	$21,488 (97.7%)	$21,999

Data source: Pennsylvania Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Mount Nittany Middle School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 85^th of 891 Middle schools	Ranks 74^th of 893 Middle schools	1.3%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
6th Grade Math (Mount Nittany Middle School)	66.7	61.4	5.3%
6th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)	39	36.4	2.6%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Mount Nittany Middle School)	82.2	71.2	11%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)	63	55.6	7.4%
7th Grade Math (Mount Nittany Middle School)	58.6	53.6	5%
7th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)	38.2	33.2	5%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Mount Nittany Middle School)	83.8	74.2	9.6%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)	60.5	54.5	6%
8th Grade Math (Mount Nittany Middle School)	43.3	41	2.3%
8th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)	32.2	26	6.2%
8th Grade Science (Mount Nittany Middle School)	75	80.2	5.2%
8th Grade Science (Pennsylvania)	58.2	57	1.2%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Mount Nittany Middle School)	73.9	72.9	1%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)	57.9	52.8	5.1%
All Grades Math (Mount Nittany Middle School)	55.5	51.7	3.8%
All Grades Math (Pennsylvania)	42.4	39.3	3.1%
All Grades Science (Mount Nittany Middle School)	75	80.2	5.2%
All Grades Science (Pennsylvania)	68	65.6	2.4%
All Grades English Language Arts (Mount Nittany Middle School)	79.5	72.8	6.7%
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	812	695	14.4%
African American	17	18	5.9%
American Indian	2	1	50%
Asian	50	50
Hispanic	36	29	19.4%
Pacific Islander	0	1
White	646	529	18.1%
Two or More Races	61	67	9.8%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	24.9%	20.1%	4.7%

Schools Near Mount Nittany Middle School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				PSSA Math (2024)				PSSA Science (2024)		PSSA English Language Arts (2024)				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 (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	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 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
Mount Nittany Middle School	Public	6-8	656 Brandywine Dr	State College	16801	Centre County	State College Area School District	No	No	No	No	(814) 466-5133	712	63	11.2	23.0%	551 (77.4%)	19 (2.7%)	30 (4.2%)	51 (7.2%)	1 (0.1%)	2 (0.3%)	58 (8.1%)	89.7	65^th of 891 public middle schools	92.7%		88.7	74^th of 893 public middle schools	91.7%	9	57.6	55.6	46.8	53.1	76.0	76.0	76.6	77.2	70.1	74.5	$21,999	$511	$21,488
Centre Learning Community Charter School	Public, Charter	5-8	2643 W College Ave	State College	16801	Centre County	Centre Learning Community Charter School	Yes	No	No	No	(814) 861-7980	67	7	9.7	35.8%	64 (95.5%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (3.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	78	160^th of 891 public middle schools	82.0%		81.4	135^th of 893 public middle schools	84.9%	25		46.4	42.2	50.8	63.2	63.2		60.7	63.2	68.3	$27,308	$494	$26,814
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	808	60	13.3	15.3%	629 (77.8%)	15 (1.9%)	26 (3.2%)	84 (10.4%)	3 (0.4%)	2 (0.2%)	49 (6.1%)	93.7	39^th of 891 public middle schools	95.6%		91.2	51^st of 893 public middle schools	94.3%	12	56.0	63.2	59.6	59.5	82.6	82.6	79.5	80.8	79.8	80.0	$21,402	$463	$20,939
Bellefonte Area Middle School	Public	6-8	100 N School St	Bellefonte	16823	Centre County	Bellefonte Area School District	No	No	No	No	(814) 355-5466	617	48	12.8	34.5%	569 (92.2%)	7 (1.1%)	18 (2.9%)	1 (0.2%)	3 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	19 (3.1%)	71.2	235^th of 891 public middle schools	73.6%		73.2	216^th of 893 public middle schools	75.8%	19	43.5	44.7	34.9	40.9	70.6	70.6	53.6	59.4	57.8	56.5	$12,928	$00	$12,928
Mifflin County Middle School	Public	6-7	2 Manor Drive	Lewistown	17044	Mifflin County	Mifflin County School District	No	No	No	No	(717) 242-1401	717	51	13.9	75.3%	649 (90.5%)	20 (2.8%)	34 (4.7%)	4 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (1.4%)	29.1	625^th of 891 public middle schools	29.9%		42.9	531^st of 893 public middle schools	40.5%	94	15.8	17.6		16.6			37.8	43.4		40.4	$19	$02	$17

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