Oil City Area MiddleSchool

8 Lynch Blvd
Oil City, PA 16301
(School attendance zone shown in map)
3/
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Bottom 50%
Serving 582 students in grades 5-8, Oil City Area MiddleSchool ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 11% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 46% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 37% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 5-8
  • Enrollment: 582 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 7%
  • : Bottom 50% in PA
  • : 11% (Btm 50%)
  • : 46% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Oil City Area MiddleSchool ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:

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School Overview

Oil City Area MiddleSchool's student population of 582 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 43 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 5-8
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
582 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
43 teachers
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School Rankings

Oil City Area MiddleSchool ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,549 schools in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Oil City Area MiddleSchool is 0.13, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (PA)
#2024 out of 2549 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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11%
38%
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46%
55%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Oil City Area MiddleSchool and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
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American Indian
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Asian
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4%
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Hispanic
3%
14%
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Black
3%
14%
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White
93%
63%
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Hawaiian
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Two or more races
1%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.13
This chart display the diversity score of Oil City Area MiddleSchool and the public school average diversity score of Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
50%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Oil City Area MiddleSchool and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (15-16)
3%
3%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Oil City Area MiddleSchool and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2015-16 school year data.
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Oil City Area MiddleSchool's ranking?
Oil City Area MiddleSchool is ranked #2024 out of 2,549 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
11% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% PA state average), while 46% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
How many students attend Oil City Area MiddleSchool?
582 students attend Oil City Area MiddleSchool.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of Oil City Area MiddleSchool students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Oil City Area MiddleSchool?
Oil City Area MiddleSchool has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Oil City Area MiddleSchool offer ?
Oil City Area MiddleSchool offers enrollment in grades 5-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Oil City Area MiddleSchool part of?
Oil City Area MiddleSchool is part of Oil City Area SD School District.

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5   3/16/2020
it is the best.
- Posted by Student/Alumni - tanner

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 5-8
  • Enrollment: 582 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 7%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 11% (Btm 50%)
  • : 46% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

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