Windber Area Middle School

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Windber Area Middle School ranks 183 rd of 893 Pennsylvania middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Windber Area Middle School is a public middle school serving 255 students in grades 6-8 in the North Star School District in Windber, Pennsylvania. The school has consistently ranked in the top 25% of Pennsylvania middle schools over the past decade, with a current ranking of 183 out of 893 middle schools in the state.

Windber Area Middle School stands out for its strong academic performance, outpacing the state average on PSSA tests across all subject areas and grade levels. In 2022-2023, 65.5% of Windber students were proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to the state average of 53.8%. In Math, 42.4% of Windber students were proficient or better, compared to 39.3% statewide. The school also excels in Science, with 75% of students proficient or better, well above the state average of 65.6%. This consistent excellence is particularly impressive given that 60% of Windber students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, a significantly higher percentage than nearby schools like Claysburg-Kimmel Junior High School (100% free/reduced) and Central Cambria Middle School (39.05% free/reduced).

Windber Area Middle School's academic performance stands out in comparison to some of its regional peers as well. While the school has a predominantly white student population (90.98%), in contrast to the more diverse Greater Johnstown Middle School (34.55% white, 41.52% African American, 7.27% Hispanic), Windber still manages to outperform these other public middle schools in the area. This suggests the school has found effective ways to support and engage its students, regardless of their socioeconomic or racial background.

Detail:

Public 6-8

2301 Graham Ave
Windber, PA 15963-1964

(814) 467-4567

District: Windber Area School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
183^rd of 893 Pennsylvania Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $13,555

Students who attend Windber Area Middle School usually attend:

High:

Windber Area High School

Feeder schools for Windber Area Middle School:

Elementary:

Windber Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio: 14.2

Number of students: 255

Racial breakdown:

White:

91.0%

Hispanic:

3.9%

Two or more races:

2.7%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 60%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Windber Area Middle School ranks better than 79.5% of middle schools in Pennsylvania. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 76.36. (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 (91%), Hispanic (3.9%), two or more races (2.7%). (See more...)

Compare Details 60% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Windber Area Middle School is 14.2. (See more...)

Compare Windber Area Middle School employs 17.8 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Windber Area Middle School is $13,555.

Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Windber Area Middle School:

SchoolDigger ranks Windber Area Middle School 183^rd of 893 Pennsylvania public middle schools. (See Windber Area Middle School in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

White students:

Windber Area School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Windber Area School District 118^th of 606 Pennsylvania school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Windber Area Middle School

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Rank History for all students at Windber Area Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	PA State Percentile
2003	76.02	159^th	643	75.3%
2004	75.77	166^th	663	75.0%
2005	77.06	167^th	687	75.7%
2006	70.76	213^th	736	71.1%
2007	61.64	333^rd	749	55.5%
2008	65.79	283^rd	753	62.4%
2009	63.63	310^th	770	59.7%
2010	74.42	178^th	805	77.9%
2011	80.94	100^th	825	87.9%
2012	82.07	92^nd	834	89.0%
2013	83.13	76^th	758	90.0%
2014	79.75	105^th	728	85.6%
2015	77.88	163^rd	835	80.5%
2016	80.85	133^rd	870	84.7%
2017	77.61	174^th	877	80.2%
2018	78.62	156^th	861	81.9%
2019	77.21	183^rd	891	79.5%
2021	71.39	191^st	797	76.0%
2022	79.11	147^th	883	83.4%
2023	76.36	183^rd	893	79.5%

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

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	75.95	136^th	874	84.4%

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Rank History for White students at Windber Area Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	64.60	207^th	681	69.6%

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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 Windber Area Middle School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
1988	349	1	3	1	0	n/a	n/a	354
1989	359	0	3	2	0	n/a	n/a	364
1990	402	0	4	1	0	n/a	n/a	407
1991	419	0	1	1	0	n/a	n/a	421
1992	409	2	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	412
1993	406	2	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	409
1994	402	2	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	405
1995	407	0	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	408
1996	407	0	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	408
1997	409	2	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	411
1998	405	3	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	409
1999	379	3	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	382
2000	461	2	2	0	0	n/a	n/a	465
2001	346	1	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	348
2002	336	2	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	339
2003	336	2	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	339
2004	350	3	1	1	0	n/a	n/a	355
2005	362	2	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	365
2006	333	1	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	335
2007	333	2	3	3	5	n/a	n/a	346
2008	318	4	2	1	1	n/a	n/a	326
2009	299	3	2	2	1	n/a	n/a	307
2010	257	3	1	1	1	n/a	n/a	263
2011	232	1	1	3	1	0	2	240
2012	252	2	2	1	0	0	0	257
2013	253	1	2	1	2	1	0	260
2014	276	0	1	1	2	0	0	280
2015	263	0	0	1	1	0	0	265
2016	264	0	0	2	0	1	0	267
2017	256	1	1	1	0	0	1	260
2018	260	1	1	1	0	0	1	264
2019	252	2	1	2	0	0	5	262
2020	257	4	0	3	0	0	3	267
2021	236	1	0	0	0	0	5	242
2022	224	2	0	1	1	0	8	236
2023	232	3	1	10	2	0	7	255

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 Windber Area Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	354	22.0	16.0	n/a
1989	364	17.6	20.6	n/a
1990	407	20.7	19.6	0
1991	421	20.5	20.5	n/a
1992	412	19.0	21.6	n/a
1993	409	22.0	18.6	n/a
1994	405	20.0	20.3	n/a
1995	408	20.0	20.4	n/a
1996	408	20.0	20.4	n/a
1997	411	21.0	19.6	n/a
1998	409	21.0	19.5	n/a
1999	382	20.0	19.1	n/a
2000	465	20.0	23.3	0
2001	348	20.0	17.4	0
2002	339	21.9	15.5	0
2003	339	21.9	15.5	0
2004	355	21.6	16.4	0
2005	365	21.8	16.7	0
2006	335	25.2	13.3	0
2007	346	21.4	16.2	0
2008	326	22.6	14.4	n/a
2009	307	19.6	15.6	n/a
2010	263	18.7	14.0	37.3
2011	240	18.8	12.7	38.8
2012	257	17.8	14.4	40.5
2013	260	17.1	15.1	47.7
2014	280	16.9	16.5	45.7
2015	265	18.0	14.7	45.3
2016	267	18.0	14.8	46.4
2017	260	17.5	14.8	n/a
2018	264	18.3	14.3	n/a
2019	262	18.3	14.2	45
2020	267	16.5	16.1	n/a
2021	242	17.8	13.5	53.3
2022	236	18.2	12.9	49.6
2023	255	17.8	14.2	60

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 Windber Area Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	354	22.0	16.0	n/a
1989	364	17.6	20.6	n/a
1990	407	20.7	19.6	0
1991	421	20.5	20.5	n/a
1992	412	19.0	21.6	n/a
1993	409	22.0	18.6	n/a
1994	405	20.0	20.3	n/a
1995	408	20.0	20.4	n/a
1996	408	20.0	20.4	n/a
1997	411	21.0	19.6	n/a
1998	409	21.0	19.5	n/a
1999	382	20.0	19.1	n/a
2000	465	20.0	23.3	0
2001	348	20.0	17.4	0
2002	339	21.9	15.5	0
2003	339	21.9	15.5	0
2004	355	21.6	16.4	0
2005	365	21.8	16.7	0
2006	335	25.2	13.3	0
2007	346	21.4	16.2	0
2008	326	22.6	14.4	n/a
2009	307	19.6	15.6	n/a
2010	263	18.7	14.0	37.3
2011	240	18.8	12.7	38.8
2012	257	17.8	14.4	40.5
2013	260	17.1	15.1	47.7
2014	280	16.9	16.5	45.7
2015	265	18.0	14.7	45.3
2016	267	18.0	14.8	46.4
2017	260	17.5	14.8	n/a
2018	264	18.3	14.3	n/a
2019	262	18.3	14.2	45
2020	267	16.5	16.1	n/a
2021	242	17.8	13.5	53.3
2022	236	18.2	12.9	49.6
2023	255	17.8	14.2	60

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 Windber Area Middle School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$623 (4.4%)	$13,647 (95.6%)	$14,270
2020	$575 (4.9%)	$11,077 (95.1%)	$11,653
2021	$943 (7.5%)	$11,599 (92.5%)	$12,542
2022	$1,265 (9.3%)	$12,290 (90.7%)	$13,555

Data source: Pennsylvania Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Windber Area Middle School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 183^rd of 891 Middle schools	Ranks 183^rd of 893 Middle schools	0%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
6th Grade Math (Windber Area Middle School)	45.8	40.9	4.9%
6th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)	39	36.4	2.6%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Windber Area Middle School)	78.9	59.4	19.5%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)	63	55.6	7.4%
7th Grade Math (Windber Area Middle School)	44.9	34.2	10.7%
7th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)	38.2	33.2	5%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Windber Area Middle School)	65.6	69.5	3.9%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)	60.5	54.5	6%
8th Grade Math (Windber Area Middle School)	47.6	54.4	6.8%
8th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)	32.2	26	6.2%
8th Grade Science (Windber Area Middle School)	68.2	75	6.8%
8th Grade Science (Pennsylvania)	58.2	57	1.2%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Windber Area Middle School)	75.9	69.1	6.8%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)	57.9	52.8	5.1%
All Grades Math (Windber Area Middle School)	46.1	42.4	3.7%
All Grades Math (Pennsylvania)	42.4	39.3	3.1%
All Grades Science (Windber Area Middle School)	68.2	75	6.8%
All Grades Science (Pennsylvania)	68	65.6	2.4%
All Grades English Language Arts (Windber Area Middle School)	73.3	65.5	7.8%
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	262	255	2.7%
African American	2	3	50%
American Indian	0	2
Asian	1	1
Hispanic	2	10	400%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	252	232	7.9%
Two or More Races	5	7	40%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	45%	60%	15%

Schools Near Windber 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 3rd Grade	PSSA Math 4th Grade	PSSA Math 5th Grade	PSSA Math 6th Grade	PSSA Math 7th Grade	PSSA Math 8th Grade	PSSA Math All Grades	PSSA Science 4th Grade	PSSA Science 8th Grade	PSSA Science All Grades	PSSA English Language Arts 3rd Grade	PSSA English Language Arts 4th Grade	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
Windber Area Middle School	Public	6-8	2301 Graham Ave	Windber	15963	Somerset County	Windber Area School District	No	No	No	No	(814) 467-4567	255	18	14.2	60.0%	232 (91.0%)	3 (1.2%)	10 (3.9%)	1 (0.4%)	2 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (2.7%)	76.4	183^rd of 893 public middle schools	79.5%		79.1	147^th of 883 public middle schools	83.4%	36				40.9	34.2	54.4	42.4		75.0	75.0				59.4	69.5	69.1	65.5	$13,555	$1,265	$12,290
Greater Johnstown Middle School	Public	5-7	220 Messenger Street	Johnstown	15902	Cambria County	Greater Johnstown School District	No	No	No	Yes	(814) 533-5670	660	53	12.5	100.0%	228 (34.5%)	274 (41.5%)	48 (7.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	109 (16.5%)	8.2	828^th of 893 public middle schools	7.3%		9.8	790^th of 883 public middle schools	10.5%	38			5.2	4.7	4.3		4.7						18.8	15.9	23.6		19.1	$14,910	$2,254	$12,656
North Star East Middle School	Public	5-8	3598 Whistler Rd	Stoystown	15563	Somerset County	North Star School District	No	No	No	No	(814) 893-5616	271	27	10.1	100.0%	265 (97.8%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (1.5%)	59.7	362^nd of 893 public middle schools	59.5%		42.2	542^nd of 883 public middle schools	38.6%	180			43.2	37.5	19.7	14.0	27.4		70.3	70.3			45.1	65.6	58.0	64.6	59.0	$15,627	$2,263	$13,364
Chestnut Ridge Middle School	Public	3-7	3281 Valley Road	Fishertown	15539	Bedford County	Chestnut Ridge School District	No	No	No	No	(814) 839-4195	418	36	11.7	54.3%	406 (97.1%)	3 (0.7%)	7 (1.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.5%)	64	313^th of 893 public middle schools	64.9%		65.5	299^th of 883 public middle schools	66.1%	14	51.9	62.5	40.2	29.7	33.3		42.4	87.6		87.6	68.4	70.8	55.0	68.0	61.2		63.9	$16,712	$1,677	$15,035
Shanksville-Stonycreek Middle School	Public	6-8	1325 Corner Stone Rd	Shanksville	15560	Somerset County	Shanksville-Stonycreek School District	No	No	No	No	(814) 267-4649	66	4	14.7	34.8%	64 (97.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.5%)	68.2	265^th of 893 public middle schools	70.3%		59.6	358^th of 883 public middle schools	59.5%	93				44.0	18.8	44.0	37.9		68.0	68.0				56.0	43.8	72.0	59.1	$387	$20	$367
Central Cambria Middle School	Public	6-8	206 Schoolhouse Road	Ebensburg	15931	Cambria County	Central Cambria School District	No	No	No	No	(814) 472-6505	379	30	12.6	39.1%	364 (96.0%)	3 (0.8%)	5 (1.3%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (1.3%)	71.7	226^th of 893 public middle schools	74.7%		69.4	247^th of 883 public middle schools	72.0%	21				46.6	58.2	35.6	47.2		61.8	61.8				53.4	75.2	44.3	58.1	$10,532	$351	$10,182
Claysburg-Kimmel Junior High School	Public	7-8	531 Bedford St	Claysburg	16625	Blair County	Claysburg-Kimmel School District	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(814) 239-5141	130	1	130.0	100.0%	125 (96.2%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (3.1%)	69.3	255^th of 893 public middle schools	71.4%					(n/a)					46.1	20.0	34.2		61.8	61.8					64.7	58.9	62.0

Frequently Asked Questions about Windber Area Middle School

What is the racial makeup of Windber Area Middle School?

Students at Windber Area Middle School are 91% White, 4% Hispanic, 3% Two or more races, 1% African American.

What high school do graduates of Windber Area Middle School attend?

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

Is Windber Area Middle School a good school?

Windber Area Middle School ranks 183^rd of 893 Pennsylvania middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

What district is Windber Area Middle School in?

Windber Area School District

How many students attend Windber Area Middle School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 255 students attended Windber Area Middle School.

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