Serving 990 students in grades 5-8, Pittston 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 6% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 36% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 37% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 5-8
- Enrollment: 990 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 19%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in PA
- Math Proficiency: 6% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 36% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Pittston Area MiddleSchool's student population of 990 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 56 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 5-8
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
990 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
56 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Pittston 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 Pittston Area MiddleSchool is 0.33, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#2239 out of 2549 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
6%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
55%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
4%
Hispanic
10%
14%
Black
5%
14%
White
81%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
54%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
1%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Pittston Area MiddleSchool's ranking?
Pittston Area MiddleSchool is ranked #2239 out of 2,549 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What schools are Pittston Area MiddleSchool often compared to?
Pittston Area MiddleSchoolis often viewed alongside schools like G A R MiddleSchool by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
6% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% PA state average), while 36% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
How many students attend Pittston Area MiddleSchool?
990 students attend Pittston Area MiddleSchool.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
81% of Pittston Area MiddleSchool students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Black, 2% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Pittston Area MiddleSchool?
Pittston Area MiddleSchool has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Pittston Area MiddleSchool offer ?
Pittston Area MiddleSchool offers enrollment in grades 5-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Pittston Area MiddleSchool part of?
Pittston Area MiddleSchool is part of Pittston Area SD School District.
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