Philipsburg-osceola Area MiddleSchool

200 Short St Suite A
Philipsburg, PA 16866
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 401 students in grades 6-8, Philipsburg-osceola Area MiddleSchool 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 27% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 43% (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 3% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 37% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 401 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 3%
  • : Bottom 50% in PA
  • : 27% (Btm 50%)
  • : 43% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

School Overview

Philipsburg-osceola Area MiddleSchool's student population of 401 students has declined by 25% over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has declined by 29% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
401 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
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School Rankings

Philipsburg-osceola Area MiddleSchool ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,549 schools in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Philipsburg-osceola Area MiddleSchool is 0.06, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
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State Level (PA)
#1772 out of 2549 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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27%
38%
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43%
55%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
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American Indian
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Asian
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4%
Hispanic
1%
14%
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Black
1%
14%
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White
97%
63%
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Hawaiian
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Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
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0.06
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Eligible for Free Lunch
39%
50%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
1%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Philipsburg-osceola Area MiddleSchool's ranking?
Philipsburg-osceola Area MiddleSchool is ranked #1772 out of 2,549 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
27% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% PA state average), while 43% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
How many students attend Philipsburg-osceola Area MiddleSchool?
401 students attend Philipsburg-osceola Area MiddleSchool.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
97% of Philipsburg-osceola Area MiddleSchool students are White, 1% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Philipsburg-osceola Area MiddleSchool?
Philipsburg-osceola Area MiddleSchool has a student ration of 13:1, which is equal to the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Philipsburg-osceola Area MiddleSchool offer ?
Philipsburg-osceola Area MiddleSchool offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Philipsburg-osceola Area MiddleSchool part of?
Philipsburg-osceola Area MiddleSchool is part of Philipsburg-Osceola Area SD School District.

School Reviews

2   2/3/2014
The last year I attended school here was when I was in 5th grade. Not many friends my age at all, the teachers I had were nice for the most part, it had only really been the substitute teachers that would tell you to go play with the other children, that they didn't want bothered with you. I stopped attending this school, not because of a lack of friends, but because of the change in curriculum, the math program had changed when I was in 4th grade, to a different program (which shall remain nameless). This program continued until the year I had changed over to a different school. My peers were a mixed bag when it came down to whether they were nice or not. I was going there when, if you dressed in black you were a goth, and if you listened to anything other than pop music (I.E. Disney music) and chose to have punk rock or metal on your iPod, no one would want bothered with you. Many of the girls I had been in school with had also been the kind where they always wanted to get into a fight with you because you were different. I had been your average, run of the mill, female student, nothing too special other than my interest didn't include listening to Hannah Montana or playing with barbies, but instead included listening to Green Day or Pantera and playing music. All things considered, I wouldn't recommend sending a kid to this school. I have been home/cyber schooled now for four years, and it has been much better. I am back up to the straight A's in school that I had been prior to the curriculum change at PO.
- Posted by Student/Alumni - xxx

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 401 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 3%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 27% (Btm 50%)
  • : 43% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

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