Serving 640 students in grades 5-8, Clearfield 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 was 75% (which was higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 72%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 71% (which was higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 70%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 was higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 3% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 5-8
Total Students
640 students
Total Classroom Teachers
45 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(13-14)75%
72%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(13-14)71%
70%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
1%
15%
Black
n/a
14%
White
97%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
43%
60%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
75% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 72% PA state average), while 71% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 70% PA state average).
How many students attend Clearfield Area Middle School?
640 students attend Clearfield Area Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
97% of Clearfield Area Middle School students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Clearfield Area Middle School?
Clearfield Area Middle School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Clearfield Area Middle School offer ?
Clearfield Area Middle School offers enrollment in grades 5-8
What school district is Clearfield Area Middle School part of?
Clearfield Area Middle School is part of Clearfield Area School District.
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