Middle Schools in Abington Heights School District

Summary:

Abington Heights School District in Pennsylvania is home to one standout middle school, Abington Heights Middle School. This school consistently ranks among the top 14% of middle schools in the state, maintaining a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger over the past three years. The Abington Heights School District itself is also highly regarded, ranking 59 out of 606 districts in Pennsylvania and earning a 5-star rating.

Abington Heights Middle School's academic performance is exceptional, with students outperforming state averages in both Math and English Language Arts proficiency across all grade levels. For example, in the 2024-2025 school year, 61.2% of students were proficient or better in ELA, compared to the state average of 48.5%. The school also boasts a low dropout rate of 1.4% and a favorable student-teacher ratio of 15.2 to 1, suggesting a well-resourced and supportive learning environment.

Overall, Abington Heights Middle School stands out as a high-performing institution within the Abington Heights School District and the state of Pennsylvania. Its strong academic outcomes, low dropout rates, and well-resourced learning environment make it an attractive option for families seeking a quality middle school education for their children.

District Detail

200 E Grove St
Clarks Summit, PA 18411-1776

(570) 586-2511

SchoolDigger Rank:
59^th of 606 Pennsylvania districts

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Grades served: K-12
Students: 3,391

Primary Schools: 4
Middle Schools: 1
High Schools: 1
Alternative Schools: 0

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				PSSA Math (2025)					PSSA English Language Arts (2025)					Per Pupil Expenditures (2024)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	PSSA Math 5th Grade	PSSA Math 6th Grade	PSSA Math 7th Grade	PSSA Math 8th Grade	PSSA Math All Grades	PSSA English Language Arts 5th Grade	PSSA English Language Arts 6th Grade	PSSA English Language Arts 7th Grade	PSSA English Language Arts 8th Grade	PSSA English Language Arts All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Abington Heights Middle School	Public	5-8	1555 Newton Ransom Blvd	Clarks Summit	18411	Lackawanna County	Abington Heights School District	No	No	No	Yes	(570) 585-4300	1,073	70	15.4	1.2%	893 (83.2%)	10 (0.9%)	53 (4.9%)	82 (7.6%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (0.5%)	30 (2.8%)	83.2	119^th of 873 public middle schools	86.4%		82.1	122^nd of 891 public middle schools	86.3%	3	54.8	53.9	57.0	39.3	51.1	52.7	59.0	70.6	63.1	61.2	$17,122	$460	$16,662

Districts nearby

District	Distance	# of Schools	Statewide Rank
Career Technology Center of Lackawanna County	3.57 mi	1
Scranton School District	4.17 mi	15	488^th
Dunmore School District	5.47 mi	2	373^rd
Mid Valley School District	5.89 mi	2	313^th
Valley View School District	6.15 mi	4	268^th

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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Pennsylvania Department of Education.

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