Summary:
McGuffey Middle School is the sole middle school in the McGuffey School District in Pennsylvania, serving students in grades 6-8. The school's performance has fluctuated in recent years, with its statewide ranking ranging from 247th out of 873 Pennsylvania middle schools in 2024-2025 to 389th out of 891 in 2023-2024.
McGuffey Middle School generally has higher proficiency rates in PSSA Math and English Language Arts (ELA) compared to the state averages, though there are some exceptions, such as the 6th grade ELA proficiency rate being lower than the state average. The school has a dropout rate of 1.4% and a student population of 345, with over 50% of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a significant socioeconomic challenge for the school community.
The school district spends $29,648 per student, and the student-to-teacher ratio at McGuffey Middle School is 12.4, suggesting a relatively high level of resource allocation. However, the fluctuating performance and areas of relative weakness suggest that the school and district may need to explore ways to more effectively utilize these resources to support student learning and achievement.
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