Serving 752 students in grades 6-8, Mount Nittany Middle School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 752 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 24%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in PA
- Math Proficiency: 50% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 75% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 77% (Top 30%)
- Attendance Zone: Mount Nittany Middle School serves the southeast part of State College, PA, covering an attendance area of approximately 96.2 square miles. Most students live within a 10-15 minute drive, with an average distance of 5.4 miles to the school's edge and some as far as 15.2 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Mount Nittany Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Mount Nittany Middle School's student population of 752 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 64 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
752 students
Total Classroom Teachers
64 teachers
Year Founded
1975
School Calendar
School Motto
We ROAR All Day … Every Day!
School Rankings
Mount Nittany Middle School ranks within the top 30% of all 2,733 schools in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Mount Nittany Middle School is 0.41, 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
#581 out of 2733 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
75%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
77%
57%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
8%
5%
Hispanic
5%
16%
Black
3%
14%
White
76%
60%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)14.2%
23.3%
Eligible for Free Lunch
20%
59%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mount Nittany Middle School's ranking?
Mount Nittany Middle School is ranked #581 out of 2,733 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What schools are Mount Nittany Middle School often compared to?
Mount Nittany Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Park Forest Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% PA state average), while 75% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
How many students attend Mount Nittany Middle School?
752 students attend Mount Nittany Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
76% of Mount Nittany Middle School students are White, 8% of students are Asian, 8% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Mount Nittany Middle School?
Mount Nittany Middle School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Mount Nittany Middle School offer ?
Mount Nittany Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Mount Nittany Middle School part of?
Mount Nittany Middle School is part of State College Area School District.
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