For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 349 students in 15417, PA.
The top ranked public middle school in 15417, PA is Brownsville Area Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle school in zipcode 15417 have an average math proficiency score of 15% (versus the Pennsylvania public middle school average of 29%), and reading proficiency score of 31% (versus the 52% statewide average). Middle schools in 15417, PA have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Pennsylvania public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Pennsylvania public middle school average of 46% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 15417, PA Public Middle Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Brownsville Area Middle School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
Three Falcon Drive
Brownsville, PA 15417
(724) 785-2155
Brownsville, PA 15417
(724) 785-2155
Gr: 6-8 | 349 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
15417, Pennsylvania Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
112 Thornton Rd
Brownsville, PA 15417
(724) 785-9600
Brownsville, PA 15417
(724) 785-9600
Gr: K-2 | 382 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in 15417, PA?
The top ranked public middle schools in 15417, PA include Brownsville Area Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 15417?
1 public middle schools are located in 15417.
What is the racial composition of students in 15417?
15417 public middle schools minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Pennsylvania public middle schools average of 46% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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