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Indiana Area Junior High School

Q: Is Indiana Area Junior High School a good school?

Indiana Area Junior High School ranks 131 st of 873 Pennsylvania middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Public Grades 6-8

131^st

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 873 Pennsylvania Middle Schools

Better than 85% of Pennsylvania middle schools

Summary

Indiana Area Junior High School is a public middle school serving 657 students in grades 6-8 in the Indiana Area School District in Indiana, Pennsylvania. The school consistently ranks in the top 20-25% of Pennsylvania middle schools, with a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger, and its academic performance is generally higher than the state averages, particularly in English Language Arts and science.

The school serves a diverse student population, including a significant number of low-socioeconomic status and students with disabilities. Despite these challenges, the school's performance for specific student subgroups, such as African American, White, and students with disabilities, is particularly noteworthy, with these groups ranking in the top 10-20% of Pennsylvania middle schools. This suggests that the school is effectively serving the needs of its diverse student population and providing equitable educational opportunities.

Compared to the nearby middle schools, such as Northern Cambria Middle School, Apollo-Ridge Middle School, and River Valley Middle School, Indiana Area Junior High School generally outperforms these schools in academic measures, such as PSSA test scores and SchoolDigger rankings. The nearby schools have lower overall performance, with rankings in the middle to lower range of Pennsylvania middle schools, and lower PSSA proficiency rates in both math and English Language Arts.

628

Students ?

14.3

Student/teacher ratio ?

$19,552

Per pupil spending ?

48.6%

Free/reduced lunch eligible (2023-24) ?

245 N 5th St
Indiana, PA 15701-1929

(724) 463-8568

District: Indiana Area School District

Students who attend Indiana Area Junior High School usually attend:

High:

Indiana Area Senior High School

Racial breakdown:

White:

84.6%

Two or more races:

7.0%

African American:

5.1%

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At a glance

▬ Ranking trend: Holding steady — 83rd percentile in 2015 → 85th in 2025

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Pennsylvania average (55% vs 45% meeting standards)

✓Ranks in the top 15% of Pennsylvania middle schools

Worth a look

!Some student groups rank well below the school's overall statewide standing

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school55%

District avg57%

Pennsylvania avg45%

131^st of 873

Pennsylvania public middle schools ?

Top 15%▲ up 2 pts since 2015

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

84^th of 606Indiana Area School District among Pennsylvania districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Pennsylvania percentile	Rating
2025	80.9	131 of 873	85.0%	★★★★☆
2024	77.7	166 of 891	81.4%	★★★★☆
2023	77.4	170 of 893	81.0%	★★★★☆
2022	81.6	124 of 883	86.0%	★★★★☆
2021	82.7	100 of 797	87.5%	★★★★☆
2019	79.7	150 of 891	83.2%	★★★★☆
2018	77.8	167 of 861	80.6%	★★★★☆
2017	78.1	168 of 877	80.8%	★★★★☆
2016	81.6	127 of 870	85.4%	★★★★☆
2015	79.8	140 of 835	83.2%	★★★★☆
2014	76.6	144 of 728	80.2%	★★★★☆
2013	74.8	187 of 758	75.3%	★★★★☆
2012	74.3	217 of 834	74.0%	★★★★☆
2011	75.0	188 of 825	77.2%	★★★★☆
2010	76.6	152 of 805	81.1%	★★★★☆
2009	73.4	192 of 770	75.1%	★★★★☆
2008	71.6	206 of 753	72.6%	★★★★☆
2007	68.4	252 of 749	66.4%	★★★☆☆
2006	68.6	233 of 736	68.3%	★★★☆☆
2005	71.7	211 of 687	69.3%	★★★☆☆
2004	82.8	92 of 663	86.1%	★★★★☆
2003	81.3	108 of 643	83.2%	★★★★☆

African American

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Pennsylvania percentile	Rating
2023	79.1	52 of 421	87.6%	★★★★☆

Disabled

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Pennsylvania percentile	Rating
2025	83.0	54 of 643	91.6%	★★★★★
2024	75.6	98 of 672	85.4%	★★★★☆
2023	70.5	114 of 660	82.7%	★★★★☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Pennsylvania percentile	Rating
2025	77.8	147 of 835	82.4%	★★★★☆
2024	74.4	190 of 860	77.9%	★★★★☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Pennsylvania percentile	Rating
2025	79.9	100 of 843	88.1%	★★★★☆
2024	69.9	212 of 877	75.8%	★★★★☆
2023	67.4	231 of 874	73.6%	★★★★☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Pennsylvania percentile	Rating
2025	80.8	128 of 839	84.7%	★★★★☆
2024	77.9	151 of 870	82.6%	★★★★☆

Multi-racial

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Pennsylvania percentile	Rating
2025	44.0	96 of 174	44.8%	★★☆☆☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Pennsylvania percentile	Rating
2025	71.6	140 of 649	78.4%	★★★★☆
2024	66.2	180 of 673	73.3%	★★★★☆
2023	67.3	183 of 681	73.1%	★★★★☆

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

Disabled (2025)92nd percentile+7 vs school

Low Socio Economic Status (2025)88th percentile+3 vs school

African American (2023)88th percentile+7 vs school

Male (2025)85th percentile~ school

Female (2025)82nd percentile-3 vs school

White (2025)78th percentile-7 vs school

Multi-racial (2025)45th percentile-40 vs school

By subject vs Pennsylvania (2024-2025) ?

English Language Arts59%+11 vs state

Math52%+10 vs state

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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/reduced lunch (2023-24)	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 6th Grade	PSSA Math 7th Grade	PSSA Math 8th Grade	PSSA Math All Grades	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
Indiana Area Junior High School	Public	6-8	245 N 5th St	Indiana	15701	Indiana County	Indiana Area School District	No	No	No	No	(724) 463-8568	628	44	14.3	48.6%	531 (84.6%)	32 (5.1%)	13 (2.1%)	7 (1.1%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	44 (7.0%)	80.9	131^st of 873 public middle schools	85.0%		77.7	166^th of 891 public middle schools	81.4%	35	54.2	50.5	50.0	51.6	54.6	64.9	57.9	59.3	$19,552	$757	$18,794
River Valley Middle School	Public	6-8	104 School Lane	Blairsville	15717	Indiana County	River Valley School District	No	No	No	No	(724) 459-8880	332	23	14.3	—	293 (88.3%)	9 (2.7%)	10 (3.0%)	2 (0.6%)	2 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	16 (4.8%)	55.5	380^th of 873 public middle schools	56.5%		55.9	404^th of 891 public middle schools	54.7%	24	39.4	37.8	28.6	35.7	43.5	40.7	51.7	45.0	$10,065	$00	$10,065
Apollo-Ridge Middle School	Public	6-8	1829 State Route 56	Spring Church	15686	Armstrong County	Apollo-Ridge School District	No	No	No	No	(724) 478-6000	264	19	14.0	—	245 (92.8%)	2 (0.8%)	3 (1.1%)	1 (0.4%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (4.5%)	50.2	431^st of 873 public middle schools	50.6%		52.7	431^st of 891 public middle schools	51.6%		24.3	19.4	25.5	23.5	48.8	49.3	53.6	50.8	$17,146	$1,806	$15,340

Frequently Asked Questions about Indiana Area Junior High School

Is Indiana Area Junior High School a good school?

Indiana Area Junior High School ranks 131^st of 873 Pennsylvania middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Indiana Area Junior High School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 628 students attended Indiana Area Junior High School.

What district is Indiana Area Junior High School in?

Indiana Area School District

What is the racial makeup of Indiana Area Junior High School?

Students at Indiana Area Junior High School are 85% White, 7% Two or more races, 5% African American, 2% Hispanic, 1% Asian.

What high school do graduates of Indiana Area Junior High School attend?

Students who attend Indiana Area Junior High School usually go on to attend Indiana Area Senior High School

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2024–25 graduation ratesMar 29, 2026

2024–25 dropout ratesMar 27, 2026

2023–24 school spending dataJan 29, 2026

2024–25 Keystone Exams & PSSA scoresNov 13, 2025

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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