Serving 380 students in grades 6-8, Bloomsburg Area Middle School 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 37% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55% (which is equal to 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 19% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 380 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 19%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in PA
- Math Proficiency: 37% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 45-49% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Bloomsburg Area MS's attendance zone encompasses the entire Bloomsburg school district, covering approximately 84.6 square miles in and around Bloomsburg, PA. The typical drive to the school from various points within the zone takes about 10 to 12 minutes, with an average distance of 4.7 miles to the nearest edge and up to 13 miles to the furthest boundary.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Bloomsburg Area Middle School's student population of 380 students has grown by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
380 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Bloomsburg Area Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,733 schools in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Bloomsburg Area Middle School is 0.34, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1552 out of 2733 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
38%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55%
55%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
57%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
3%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
6%
16%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Black
6%
14%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
81%
60%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
4%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)16.3%
23.3%
Eligible for Free Lunch
49%
59%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
2%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Bloomsburg Area Middle School's ranking?
Bloomsburg Area Middle School is ranked #1552 out of 2,733 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What schools are Bloomsburg Area Middle School often compared to?
Bloomsburg Area Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Central Columbia Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
37% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% PA state average), while 55% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
How many students attend Bloomsburg Area Middle School?
380 students attend Bloomsburg Area Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
81% of Bloomsburg Area Middle School students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Bloomsburg Area Middle School?
Bloomsburg Area Middle School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Bloomsburg Area Middle School offer ?
Bloomsburg Area Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Bloomsburg Area Middle School part of?
Bloomsburg Area Middle School is part of Bloomsburg Area School District.
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