Serving 720 students in grades 5-8, Lengel 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 28% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 51% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 5-8
- Enrollment: 720 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 33%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in PA
- Math Proficiency: 28% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 51% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 45-49% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Lengel MS's attendance zone covers the entire Pottsville school district, encompassing approximately 12.2 square miles. Most areas within the zone are about a 5-10 minute drive to the school, with the furthest edge located 3.3 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Lengel Middle School's student population of 720 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 54 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 5-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
720 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
54 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
School Rankings
Lengel 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 Lengel Middle School is 0.51, 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
#1901 out of 2733 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
38%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
55%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
57%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Asian
1%
5%
Showing 2013–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Hispanic
18%
16%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 32-year historical data
Black
8%
14%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
White
67%
60%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Two or more races
6%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 15-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)18.6%
23.3%
Eligible for Free Lunch
61%
59%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 26-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
2%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 26-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lengel Middle School's ranking?
Lengel Middle School is ranked #1901 out of 2,733 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What schools are Lengel Middle School often compared to?
Lengel Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Clarke El Center, Tamaqua Area Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
28% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% PA state average), while 51% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
How many students attend Lengel Middle School?
720 students attend Lengel Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of Lengel Middle School students are White, 18% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Black, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Lengel Middle School?
Lengel Middle School has a student ration of 13:1, which is equal to the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Lengel Middle School offer ?
Lengel Middle School offers enrollment in grades 5-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Lengel Middle School part of?
Lengel Middle School is part of Pottsville Area School District.
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