Summary:
Ambridge Area School District has only one middle school, Ambridge Area Middle School, which serves students in grades 6-8. The school has consistently ranked in the bottom half of Pennsylvania middle schools, with a 2 out of 5 star rating from SchoolDigger, indicating below-average performance.
Ambridge Area Middle School's academic achievement is a significant concern, with proficiency rates in PSSA Math and English Language Arts (ELA) substantially lower than the state averages. In the 2024-2025 school year, the school's Math proficiency rate was 14.9% compared to the state average of 41.7%, and its ELA proficiency rate was 39.6% compared to the state average of 48.5%. The school's performance in PSSA Science was also below the district and state averages in 2023-2024. Additionally, the school has a high percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, with 100% of students receiving this benefit in the 2023-2024 school year.
Despite the school's challenges, its per-student spending for the 2022-2023 school year was $10,204, and the student-teacher ratio was 14.8 in the 2023-2024 school year, which are within typical ranges. However, the low academic performance suggests that the resources may not be effectively utilized or targeted to address the specific needs of the student population. Addressing these issues will likely require a comprehensive approach that considers the school's socioeconomic factors and implements targeted interventions to support student learning and growth.
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