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Lincoln Park Performing Arts Charter School vs. Ambridge Area Middle School

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School Overview

School
Lincoln Park Performing Arts Charter School
One Lincoln Park
Midland, PA 15059
: 
8/
10
Top 30%
Ambridge Area Middle School
401 First Street
Freedom, PA 15042
: 
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Top Rankings

Lincoln Park Performing Arts Charter School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:

Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
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Overview
Serving 702 students in grades 7-12, Lincoln Park Performing Arts Charter School ranks in the top 30% 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 33% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 82% (which is higher 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 24% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 475 students in grades 6-8, Ambridge Area 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 16% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 48% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Grades Offered
7-12
6-8
Total Students
702 students
475 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Lincoln Park Performing Arts Charter School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Ambridge Area Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
25% | 75%
52% | 48%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Lincoln Park Performing Arts Charter School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Ambridge Area Middle School.
Total Classroom Teachers
40 teachers
32 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Lincoln Park Performing Arts Charter School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Ambridge Area Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
15:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Lincoln Park Performing Arts Charter School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Lincoln Park Performing Arts Charter School District and the state of Pennsylvania, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Ambridge Area Middle School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Ambridge Area School District and the state of Pennsylvania, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#785 out of 2733 schools in PA
(Top 30%)
#2200 out of 2733 schools in PA
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Lincoln Park Performing Arts Charter School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Ambridge Area Middle School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
33%
(Bottom 50% in PA)(22-23 School Year Data)
16%
(Bottom 50% in PA)(22-23 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Lincoln Park Performing Arts Charter School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Lincoln Park Performing Arts Charter School District and Pennsylvania public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Ambridge Area Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Ambridge Area School District and Pennsylvania public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
82%
(Top 10% in PA)
48%
(Bottom 50% in PA)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Lincoln Park Performing Arts Charter School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Lincoln Park Performing Arts Charter School District and Pennsylvania public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Ambridge Area Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Ambridge Area School District and Pennsylvania public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
55-59%
(Bottom 50% in PA)
30-34%
(Bottom 50% in PA)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Lincoln Park Performing Arts Charter School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Lincoln Park Performing Arts Charter School District and Pennsylvania public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Ambridge Area Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Ambridge Area School District and Pennsylvania public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
≥95%
(Top 10% in PA)(22-23 School Year Data)
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Lincoln Park Performing Arts Charter School with the average graduation rate observed in the Lincoln Park Performing Arts Charter School District and Pennsylvania public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
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Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Lincoln Park Performing Arts Charter School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Ambridge Area Middle School by grade.
Grade 6 Students
-
157
Grade 7 Students
75
154
Grade 8 Students
100
164
Grade 9 Students
125
-
Grade 10 Students
117
-
Grade 11 Students
133
-
Grade 12 Students
152
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Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Lincoln Park Performing Arts Charter School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Lincoln Park Performing Arts Charter School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Ambridge Area Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Ambridge Area School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
3%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Lincoln Park Performing Arts Charter School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Lincoln Park Performing Arts Charter School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Ambridge Area Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Ambridge Area School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
10%
15%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Lincoln Park Performing Arts Charter School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Lincoln Park Performing Arts Charter School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Ambridge Area Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Ambridge Area School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
76%
73%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Lincoln Park Performing Arts Charter School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Lincoln Park Performing Arts Charter School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Ambridge Area Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Ambridge Area School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
1%
n/a
% Two or more races
10%
11%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Lincoln Park Performing Arts Charter School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Lincoln Park Performing Arts Charter School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Ambridge Area Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Ambridge Area School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.41
0.44
This chart showcases the diversity score of Lincoln Park Performing Arts Charter School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Lincoln Park Performing Arts Charter School District and Pennsylvania, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Ambridge Area Middle School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Ambridge Area School District and Pennsylvania, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
17%
100%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Lincoln Park Performing Arts Charter School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Lincoln Park Performing Arts Charter School District and Pennsylvania, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Ambridge Area Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Ambridge Area School District and Pennsylvania, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
3%
(17-18 School Year Data)
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Lincoln Park Performing Arts Charter School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Lincoln Park Performing Arts Charter School District and Pennsylvania, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Ambridge Area Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Ambridge Area School District and Pennsylvania, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2017-18 school year.
 
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