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Bucktail Area Middle School

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Bucktail Area Middle School ranks 578 th of 873 Pennsylvania middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Public Grades 5-8

578^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 873 Pennsylvania Middle Schools

Better than 34% of Pennsylvania middle schools

Summary

Bucktail Area Middle School is a public middle school located in Renovo, Pennsylvania, serving grades 5-8 with a total enrollment of 107 students. The school is part of the Keystone Central School District, which is ranked 387 out of 606 school districts in the state and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Academically, Bucktail Area Middle School consistently underperforms compared to the district and state averages in standardized test scores, with proficiency rates in PSSA Math and English Language Arts significantly lower than the state and district. The school also has a relatively high dropout rate, ranging from 0.0% to 1.6% in recent years, which is higher than the state average. Additionally, Bucktail Area Middle School has consistently ranked in the bottom 30-40% of middle schools in Pennsylvania, placing it between 520 and 621 out of 797 to 893 schools in the state.

One notable factor is the high percentage of students from low socioeconomic backgrounds at Bucktail Area Middle School, with 100% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch in the 2023-2024 school year. This is significantly higher than the district and state averages. The school's performance data also indicates that certain student subgroups, such as female students, male students, and white students, are performing significantly worse than their peers in the district and state, suggesting the need for targeted interventions to address the unique needs of these subgroups.

117

Students ?

13.9

Student/teacher ratio ?

$23,591

Per pupil spending ?

91.5%

Free/discounted lunch ?

1300 Bucktail Avenue
Renovo, PA 17764-1424

(570) 893-4900

District: Keystone Central School District

Students who attend Bucktail Area Middle School usually attend:

High:

Bucktail High School

Feeder schools for Bucktail Area Middle School:

Elementary:

Renovo Elementary School

Racial breakdown:

White:

89.7%

Two or more races:

6.0%

Hispanic:

3.4%

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At a glance

▬ Ranking trend: Holding steady — 33rd percentile in 2015 → 34th in 2025

Worth a look

!Test scores below the Pennsylvania average (30% vs 45% meeting standards)

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

!Math scores 18 pts below the Pennsylvania average

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school30%

District avg41%

Pennsylvania avg45%

578^th of 873

Pennsylvania public middle schools ?

Bottom 34%▲ up 1 pts since 2015

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

2^nd of 2Middle Schools in the Keystone Central School District

387^th of 606Keystone Central 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	33.0	578 of 873	33.8%	★★☆☆☆
2024	29.4	621 of 891	30.3%	★★☆☆☆
2023	36.9	582 of 893	34.8%	★★☆☆☆
2022	29.1	614 of 883	30.5%	★★☆☆☆
2021	37.3	520 of 797	34.8%	★★☆☆☆
2019	40.8	567 of 891	36.4%	★★☆☆☆
2018	30.0	609 of 861	29.3%	★☆☆☆☆
2017	34.1	592 of 877	32.5%	★★☆☆☆
2016	34.7	590 of 870	32.2%	★★☆☆☆
2015	34.6	561 of 835	32.8%	★★☆☆☆
2014	39.4	518 of 728	28.8%	★☆☆☆☆
2013	49.1	484 of 758	36.1%	★★☆☆☆
2012	43.6	576 of 834	30.9%	★★☆☆☆
2011	49.0	528 of 825	36.0%	★★☆☆☆
2010	42.7	564 of 805	29.9%	★★☆☆☆
2009	43.9	537 of 770	30.3%	★★☆☆☆
2008	29.7	592 of 753	21.4%	★☆☆☆☆
2007	24.3	615 of 749	17.9%	★☆☆☆☆
2006	21.6	617 of 736	16.2%	★☆☆☆☆
2005	28.2	551 of 687	19.8%	★☆☆☆☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Pennsylvania percentile	Rating
2025	25.1	610 of 835	26.9%	★☆☆☆☆
2024	44.2	515 of 860	40.1%	★★☆☆☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Pennsylvania percentile	Rating
2025	23.8	654 of 843	22.4%	★☆☆☆☆
2024	23.6	685 of 877	21.9%	★☆☆☆☆
2023	34.0	594 of 874	32.0%	★★☆☆☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Pennsylvania percentile	Rating
2025	33.5	553 of 839	34.1%	★★☆☆☆
2024	20.2	681 of 870	21.7%	★☆☆☆☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Pennsylvania percentile	Rating
2025	16.4	580 of 649	10.6%	★☆☆☆☆
2024	9.6	634 of 673	5.8%	☆☆☆☆☆
2023	16.0	617 of 681	9.4%	☆☆☆☆☆

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)

Male (2025)34th percentile~ school

Female (2025)27th percentile-7 vs school

Low Socio Economic Status (2025)22nd percentile-11 vs school

White (2025)11th percentile-23 vs school

By subject vs Pennsylvania (2024-2025) ?

English Language Arts35%-13 vs state

Math24%-18 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/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
Bucktail Area Middle School	Public	5-8	1300 Bucktail Avenue	Renovo	17764	Clinton County	Keystone Central School District	No	No	No	No	(570) 893-4900	117	8	13.9	91.5%	105 (89.7%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (3.4%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (6.0%)	33	578^th of 873 public middle schools	33.8%		29.4	621^st of 891 public middle schools	30.3%	43	30.8	16.1	13.8	40.9	24.1	38.5	32.3	37.9	31.8	35.2	$23,591	$2,804	$20,786
Central Mountain Middle School	Public	5-8	200 Ben Avenue	Mill Hall	17751	Clinton County	Keystone Central School District	No	No	No	No	(570) 893-4900	879	65	13.5	104.1%	768 (87.4%)	15 (1.7%)	45 (5.1%)	2 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	49 (5.6%)	58	360^th of 873 public middle schools	58.8%		51.3	445^th of 891 public middle schools	50.1%	85	43.9	31.8	32.8	33.5	35.2	32.4	49.8	48.4	50.4	45.8	$20,921	$2,487	$18,434

Frequently Asked Questions about Bucktail Area Middle School

Is Bucktail Area Middle School a good school?

Bucktail Area Middle School ranks 578^th of 873 Pennsylvania middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

What high school do graduates of Bucktail Area Middle School attend?

Students who attend Bucktail Area Middle School usually go on to attend Bucktail High School

What district is Bucktail Area Middle School in?

Keystone Central School District

How many students attend Bucktail Area Middle School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 117 students attended Bucktail Area Middle School.

What is the racial makeup of Bucktail Area Middle School?

Students at Bucktail Area Middle School are 90% White, 6% Two or more races, 3% Hispanic.

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