Serving 488 students in grades 6-8, Tamaqua 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 24% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 49% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 488 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 17%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in PA
- Math Proficiency: 24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 49% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 55-59% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Tamaqua Area Middle School's attendance zone encompasses the entire Tamaqua Area School District, covering approximately 122.9 square miles in Tamaqua, PA. The typical drive to the school takes between 10 to 15 minutes, with the average distance from the school to the edge of the zone being about 5.8 miles, and the furthest point located 12.2 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Tamaqua Area Middle School's student population of 488 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 35 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
488 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Tamaqua Area Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,733 schools in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Tamaqua Area Middle School is 0.30, 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
#2027 out of 2733 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
38%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
55%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
57%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
13%
16%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
Black
4%
14%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
White
83%
60%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)18.9%
23.3%
Eligible for Free Lunch
56%
59%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
2%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Tamaqua Area Middle School's ranking?
Tamaqua Area Middle School is ranked #2027 out of 2,733 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What schools are Tamaqua Area Middle School often compared to?
Tamaqua Area Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Lengel Middle School, Tamaqua Area Sr. High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% PA state average), while 49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
How many students attend Tamaqua Area Middle School?
488 students attend Tamaqua Area Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
83% of Tamaqua Area Middle School students are White, 13% of students are Hispanic, and 4% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Tamaqua Area Middle School?
Tamaqua Area Middle School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Tamaqua Area Middle School offer ?
Tamaqua Area Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Tamaqua Area Middle School part of?
Tamaqua Area Middle School is part of Tamaqua Area School District.
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