California Area Middle School

Public 7-8

 11 Trojan Way
       Coal Center, PA  15423-1013


(724) 785-5800

District: California Area School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
468th of 893 Pennsylvania Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $17,215 Help


Students who attend California Area Middle School usually attend:

High:    California Area Senior High School

Feeder schools for California Area Middle School:

Elementary:    California Area Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio:  12.5 Help
Number of students:  138

Racial breakdown:

White:
87.7%
Two or more races:
5.8%
African American:
4.3%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  61.6% Help


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Compare Details California Area Middle School ranks worse than 52.4% of middle schools in Pennsylvania. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 50.17. (See more...)
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Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (87.7%), two or more races (5.8%), African American (4.3%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 61.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at California Area Middle School is 12.5. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at California Area Middle School is $17,215.
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

California Area Middle School:

SchoolDigger ranks California Area Middle School 468th of 893 Pennsylvania public middle schools. (See California Area Middle School in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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California Area School District:

SchoolDigger ranks California Area School District 433rd of 606 Pennsylvania school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for California Area Middle School

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Rank History for all students at California Area Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 55.41 352nd 643 45.3%
2004 26.30 542nd 663 18.3%
2005 64.97 276th 687 59.8%
2006 63.90 292nd 736 60.3%
2007 69.32 245th 749 67.3%
2008 65.35 289th 753 61.6%
2009 65.99 281st 770 63.5%
2010 53.42 470th 805 41.6%
2011 62.27 376th 825 54.4%
2012 61.60 396th 834 52.5%
2013 57.78 402nd 758 47.0%
2014 44.84 468th 728 35.7%
2015 68.40 258th 835 69.1%
2016 73.85 210th 870 75.9%
2017 57.59 401st 877 54.3%
2018 68.76 267th 861 69.0%
2019 77.95 173rd 891 80.6%
2021 72.29 182nd 797 77.2%
2022 48.87 480th 883 45.6%
2023 50.17 468th 893 47.6%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at California Area Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 40.85 532nd 874 39.1%
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Rank History for Disabled students at California Area Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 16.32 635th 660 3.8%
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Rank History for White students at California Area Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 33.14 476th 681 30.1%
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Data source: test scores: Pennsylvania Dept of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: Pennsylvania Dept of Education

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Enrollment information for California Area Middle School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 738 24 0 1 1 n/a n/a 0 764
1989 829 28 1 2 0 n/a n/a 0 860
1990 258 6 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 264
1991 776 29 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 806
1992 768 28 6 0 0 n/a n/a 0 802
1993 304 10 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 315
1994 301 10 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 312
1995 257 14 1 0 3 n/a n/a 0 275
1996 257 14 1 0 3 n/a n/a 0 275
1997 251 11 1 1 0 n/a n/a 0 264
1998 231 4 0 0 2 n/a n/a 0 237
1999 675 34 11 0 0 n/a n/a 0 720
2000 672 35 9 0 0 n/a n/a 0 716
2001 649 31 7 0 1 n/a n/a 0 688
2002 669 28 1 0 3 n/a n/a 0 701
2003 669 28 1 0 3 n/a n/a 0 701
2004 651 39 5 1 0 n/a n/a 0 696
2005 231 15 4 0 0 n/a n/a 0 250
2006 222 6 4 5 0 n/a n/a 0 237
2007 219 10 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 231
2008 213 8 4 2 5 n/a n/a 8 240
2009 217 5 1 0 2 n/a n/a 9 234
2010 144 3 0 0 1 n/a n/a 8 156
2011 144 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 144
2012 126 6 0 0 3 0 0 0 135
2013 166 10 0 0 0 0 0 0 176
2014 149 10 0 1 0 0 0 0 160
2015 125 9 0 1 1 0 0 0 136
2016 122 10 0 0 1 0 0 0 133
2017 123 7 0 1 2 0 0 0 133
2018 131 7 0 2 3 0 0 0 143
2019 123 13 0 0 1 0 3 0 140
2020 102 10 0 0 1 0 5 0 118
2021 120 11 0 1 1 0 1 0 134
2022 135 11 0 0 0 0 5 0 151
2023 121 6 1 2 0 0 8 0 138

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at California Area Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 764 42.9 17.8 n/a
1989 860 48.5 17.7 n/a
1990 264 18.0 14.6 0
1991 806 49.8 16.1 n/a
1992 802 48.2 16.6 n/a
1993 315 17.0 18.5 n/a
1994 312 18.0 17.3 n/a
1995 275 16.0 17.2 n/a
1996 275 16.0 17.2 n/a
1997 264 17.0 15.5 n/a
1998 237 15.4 15.4 n/a
1999 720 39.0 18.5 n/a
2000 716 39.0 18.4 12
2001 688 42.0 16.4 10.3
2002 701 43.6 16.1 36.9
2003 701 43.6 16.1 36.9
2004 696 43.0 16.2 0
2005 250 16.2 15.4 98.8
2006 237 16.1 14.7 98.7
2007 231 16.0 14.4 n/a
2008 240 17.7 13.6 n/a
2009 234 16.7 14.0 n/a
2010 156 15.4 10.1 36.5
2011 144 15.4 9.3 45.1
2012 135 14.6 9.2 40.7
2013 176 n/a n/a 40.3
2014 160 10.4 15.3 38.1
2015 136 10.0 13.6 47.8
2016 133 9.0 14.7 46.6
2017 133 7.9 16.6 n/a
2018 143 9.0 15.8 n/a
2019 140 9.0 15.5 48.6
2020 118 7.6 15.4 n/a
2021 134 7.8 17.1 48.5
2022 151 9.0 16.7 43.7
2023 138 11.0 12.5 61.6

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio California Area Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 764 42.9 17.8 n/a
1989 860 48.5 17.7 n/a
1990 264 18.0 14.6 0
1991 806 49.8 16.1 n/a
1992 802 48.2 16.6 n/a
1993 315 17.0 18.5 n/a
1994 312 18.0 17.3 n/a
1995 275 16.0 17.2 n/a
1996 275 16.0 17.2 n/a
1997 264 17.0 15.5 n/a
1998 237 15.4 15.4 n/a
1999 720 39.0 18.5 n/a
2000 716 39.0 18.4 12
2001 688 42.0 16.4 10.3
2002 701 43.6 16.1 36.9
2003 701 43.6 16.1 36.9
2004 696 43.0 16.2 0
2005 250 16.2 15.4 98.8
2006 237 16.1 14.7 98.7
2007 231 16.0 14.4 n/a
2008 240 17.7 13.6 n/a
2009 234 16.7 14.0 n/a
2010 156 15.4 10.1 36.5
2011 144 15.4 9.3 45.1
2012 135 14.6 9.2 40.7
2013 176 n/a n/a 40.3
2014 160 10.4 15.3 38.1
2015 136 10.0 13.6 47.8
2016 133 9.0 14.7 46.6
2017 133 7.9 16.6 n/a
2018 143 9.0 15.8 n/a
2019 140 9.0 15.5 48.6
2020 118 7.6 15.4 n/a
2021 134 7.8 17.1 48.5
2022 151 9.0 16.7 43.7
2023 138 11.0 12.5 61.6

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for California Area Middle School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $199 (2.0%) $9,775 (98.0%) $9,975
2020 $194 (2.0%) $9,525 (98.0%) $9,720
2021 $188 (2.0%) $9,240 (98.0%) $9,429
2022 $428 (2.5%) $16,787 (97.5%) $17,215

Data source: Pennsylvania Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on California Area Middle School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 173rd of 891 Middle schoolsRanks 468th of 893 Middle schools
 33%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
7th Grade Math (California Area Middle School)5023.7
 26.3%
   7th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)38.233.2
 5%
7th Grade English Language Arts (California Area Middle School)74.555
 19.5%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)60.554.5
 6%
8th Grade Math (California Area Middle School)39.217.9
 21.3%
   8th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)32.226
 6.2%
8th Grade Science (California Area Middle School)68.656
 12.6%
   8th Grade Science (Pennsylvania)58.257
 1.2%
8th Grade English Language Arts (California Area Middle School)66.750
 16.7%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)57.952.8
 5.1%
All Grades Math (California Area Middle School)44.820.7
 24.1%
   All Grades Math (Pennsylvania)42.439.3
 3.1%
All Grades Science (California Area Middle School)68.656
 12.6%
   All Grades Science (Pennsylvania)6865.6
 2.4%
All Grades English Language Arts (California Area Middle School)70.852.4
 18.4%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)60.953.8
 7.1%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students140138
 1.4%
African American136
 53.8%
American Indian10
 100%
Asian01
Hispanic02
Pacific Islander00
White123121
 1.6%
Two or More Races38
 166.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients48.6%61.6%
 13%


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Frequently Asked Questions about California Area Middle School

In the 2022-23 school year, 138 students attended California Area Middle School.

Students who attend California Area Middle School usually go on to attend California Area Senior High School

California Area Middle School ranks 468th of 893 Pennsylvania middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Students at California Area Middle School are 88% White, 6% Two or more races, 4% African American, 1% Hispanic.


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