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Pine Grove Area Middle School

Q: Is Pine Grove Area Middle School a good school?

Pine Grove Area Middle School ranks 398 th of 873 Pennsylvania middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Public Grades 5-8

398^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 873 Pennsylvania Middle Schools

Better than 54% of Pennsylvania middle schools

Summary

Pine Grove Area Middle School is a public middle school serving 447 students in grades 5-8 in the Pine Grove Area School District located in Pine Grove, Pennsylvania. The school district is ranked 319 out of 606 districts in the state and is rated 2 stars out of 5 by SchoolDigger.

While Pine Grove Area Middle School generally performs below the state average on PSSA tests, it outperforms some nearby schools like Shamokin Area Middle School and Lebanon Middle School, which have even lower proficiency rates. The school's performance for certain subgroups, such as low-income and disabled students, is relatively strong compared to other middle schools in Pennsylvania. However, the school's fluctuating performance over the years suggests it may be facing challenges in maintaining consistent academic achievement.

Notably, Pine Grove Area Middle School has seen a significant increase in spending per student, from $11,928 in 2021-2022 to $17,692 in 2022-2023, which is higher than the spending at some nearby schools. This increased investment may indicate a focus on improving educational resources and support for students, and it will be important to monitor how this translates into improved student outcomes in the coming years.

411

Students ?

10.6

Student/teacher ratio ?

$16,911

Per pupil spending ?

47%

Free/discounted lunch ?

105 School Street
Pine Grove, PA 17963

(570) 345-2731

District: Pine Grove Area School District

Students who attend Pine Grove Area Middle School usually attend:

High:

Pine Grove Area High School

Feeder schools for Pine Grove Area Middle School:

Elementary:

Pine Grove Elementary School

Racial breakdown:

White:

93.7%

Two or more races:

3.2%

Hispanic:

1.9%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Rebounding — 40th percentile in 2016 → 54th in 2025

Strengths

✓Ranking is rebounding — up to 54th (2025) from a 40th-percentile low (2016)

✓Above the Pennsylvania median (54th percentile)

✓Small classes — about 11 students per teacher

Worth a look

!Test scores below the Pennsylvania average (39% vs 45% meeting standards)

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

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school39%

District avg47%

Pennsylvania avg45%

398^th of 873

Pennsylvania public middle schools ?

Top 46%▼ down 6 pts since 2015

From top 40% (2015) to top 46% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

319^th of 606Pine Grove 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	53.5	398 of 873	54.4%	★★★☆☆
2024	44.4	520 of 891	41.6%	★★☆☆☆
2023	51.2	454 of 893	49.2%	★★☆☆☆
2022	49.5	470 of 883	46.8%	★★☆☆☆
2021	51.3	396 of 797	50.3%	★★★☆☆
2019	67.1	289 of 891	67.6%	★★★☆☆
2018	50.2	474 of 861	44.9%	★★☆☆☆
2017	48.3	489 of 877	44.2%	★★☆☆☆
2016	45.6	519 of 870	40.3%	★★☆☆☆
2015	60.9	333 of 835	60.1%	★★★☆☆
2014	44.2	478 of 728	34.3%	★★☆☆☆
2013	53.3	441 of 758	41.8%	★★☆☆☆
2012	63.9	359 of 834	57.0%	★★★☆☆
2011	62.6	374 of 825	54.7%	★★★☆☆
2010	72.4	212 of 805	73.7%	★★★★☆
2009	64.1	298 of 770	61.3%	★★★☆☆
2008	61.8	323 of 753	57.1%	★★★☆☆
2007	49.9	465 of 749	37.9%	★★☆☆☆
2006	54.6	407 of 736	44.7%	★★☆☆☆
2005	62.5	291 of 687	57.6%	★★★☆☆
2004	49.8	424 of 663	36.0%	★★☆☆☆
2003	36.9	481 of 643	25.2%	★☆☆☆☆

Disabled

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Pennsylvania percentile	Rating
2025	65.0	132 of 643	79.5%	★★★★☆
2024	39.8	369 of 672	45.1%	★★☆☆☆
2023	42.8	329 of 660	50.2%	★★★☆☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Pennsylvania percentile	Rating
2025	58.5	335 of 835	59.9%	★★★☆☆
2024	42.5	525 of 860	39.0%	★★☆☆☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Pennsylvania percentile	Rating
2025	61.8	273 of 843	67.6%	★★★☆☆
2024	36.8	571 of 877	34.9%	★★☆☆☆
2023	40.3	536 of 874	38.7%	★★☆☆☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Pennsylvania percentile	Rating
2025	46.9	445 of 839	47.0%	★★☆☆☆
2024	44.4	502 of 870	42.3%	★★☆☆☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Pennsylvania percentile	Rating
2025	35.0	433 of 649	33.3%	★★☆☆☆
2024	24.8	543 of 673	19.3%	★☆☆☆☆
2023	28.4	524 of 681	23.1%	★☆☆☆☆

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)79th percentile+25 vs school

Low Socio Economic Status (2025)68th percentile+13 vs school

Female (2025)60th percentile+5 vs school

Male (2025)47th percentile-7 vs school

White (2025)33rd percentile-21 vs school

By subject vs Pennsylvania (2024-2025) ?

English Language Arts42%-6 vs state

Math36%-6 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
Pine Grove Area Middle School	Public	5-8	105 School Street	Pine Grove	17963	Schuylkill County	Pine Grove Area School District	No	No	No	No	(570) 345-2731	411	39	10.6	47.0%	385 (93.7%)	4 (1.0%)	8 (1.9%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (3.2%)	53.5	398^th of 873 public middle schools	54.4%		44.4	520^th of 891 public middle schools	41.6%	122	45.9	32.3	33.1	32.3	35.5	34.1	35.5	42.2	56.6	42.5	$16,911	$979	$15,933
Schuylkill Haven Middle School	Public	5-7	120 Haven Street	Schuylkill Haven	17972	Schuylkill County	Schuylkill Haven Area School District	No	No	No	No	(570) 385-6708	255	23	11.2	54.9%	219 (85.9%)	2 (0.8%)	26 (10.2%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (2.7%)	34.9	565^th of 873 public middle schools	35.3%		47.6	489^th of 891 public middle schools	45.1%	76	31.2	27.0	17.8		25.6	29.9	36.0	41.1		35.5	$17,824	$949	$16,876
Lengel Middle School	Public	5-8	1541 Laurel Blvd	Pottsville	17901	Schuylkill County	Pottsville Area School District	No	No	No	Yes	(570) 621-2923	720	54	13.3	63.2%	483 (67.1%)	56 (7.8%)	131 (18.2%)	4 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.3%)	44 (6.1%)	34.7	566^th of 873 public middle schools	35.2%		50.6	457^th of 891 public middle schools	48.7%	109	41.6	21.0	29.1	23.9	28.3	35.5	29.9	37.3	32.7	33.8	$14,042	$839	$13,203
Tulpehocken Area Middle School	Public	7-8	430 New Schaefferstown Rd	Bernville	19506	Berks County	Tulpehocken Area School District	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(717) 933-4611	214	22	9.5	48.1%	171 (79.9%)	6 (2.8%)	31 (14.5%)	4 (1.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.9%)	64.2	286^th of 873 public middle schools	67.2%		70.9	239^th of 891 public middle schools	73.2%	47			34.4	29.8	32.0			55.4	52.4	53.8	$18,128	$787	$17,341
Lebanon Intermediate School	Public	6	350 N 8th St	Lebanon	17046	Lebanon County	Lebanon School District	No	No	No	Yes	(717) 273-9391	380	32	11.7	280.0%	66 (17.4%)	14 (3.7%)	282 (74.2%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	17 (4.5%)								(n/a)		10.6			10.5		24.4			24.3	$13,353	$1,033	$12,320
Eastern Lebanon County Middle School	Public	6-8	60 Evergreen Dr	Myerstown	17067	Lebanon County	Eastern Lebanon County School District	No	No	No	No	(717) 866-6591	556	44	12.6	44.8%	464 (83.5%)	10 (1.8%)	60 (10.8%)	4 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	18 (3.2%)	42.2	514^th of 873 public middle schools	41.1%		45.1	513^th of 891 public middle schools	42.4%	1		23.8	21.8	20.5	22.1		39.5	48.6	46.8	44.6	$10,844	$01	$10,843
Mount Carmel Area Junior High School	Public	7-8	600 W 5th St	Mount Carmel	17851	Northumberland County	Mount Carmel Area School District	No	No	No	No	(570) 339-1500	253	15	17.0	102.8%	202 (79.8%)	5 (2.0%)	33 (13.0%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (4.7%)	43.6	501^st of 873 public middle schools	42.6%		44.4	521^st of 891 public middle schools	41.5%	20			29.7	29.6	29.7			34.2	36.2	35.3	$14,300	$607	$13,693
Lebanon Junior High School	Public	7-8	1100 South 8th Street	Lebanon	17042	Lebanon County	Lebanon School District	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(717) 273-9391	693	47	14.7		126 (18.2%)	24 (3.5%)	512 (73.9%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	29 (4.2%)								(n/a)
Blue Mountain Middle School	Public	6-8	685 Red Dale Rd	Orwigsburg	17961	Schuylkill County	Blue Mountain School District	No	No	No	No	(570) 366-0546	561	41	13.7	39.6%	499 (88.9%)	6 (1.1%)	35 (6.2%)	4 (0.7%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	16 (2.9%)	58.1	357^th of 873 public middle schools	59.1%		66	296^th of 891 public middle schools	66.8%	61		26.6	39.6	24.1	30.0		54.4	60.4	44.6	53.1	$16,458	$336	$16,123
Cedar Crest Middle School	Public	6-8	101 E Evergreen Rd	Lebanon	17042	Lebanon County	Cornwall-Lebanon School District	No	No	No	No	(717) 272-2032	1,224	71	17.3	48.7%	790 (64.5%)	49 (4.0%)	275 (22.5%)	40 (3.3%)	5 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	65 (5.3%)	69.6	230^th of 873 public middle schools	73.7%		67.9	267^th of 891 public middle schools	70.0%	37		36.7	29.7	45.0	37.4		57.6	53.2	63.0	58.1	$13,720	$221	$13,499

Frequently Asked Questions about Pine Grove Area Middle School

Is Pine Grove Area Middle School a good school?

Pine Grove Area Middle School ranks 398^th of 873 Pennsylvania middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

What district is Pine Grove Area Middle School in?

Pine Grove Area School District

What high school do graduates of Pine Grove Area Middle School attend?

Students who attend Pine Grove Area Middle School usually go on to attend Pine Grove Area High School

What is the racial makeup of Pine Grove Area Middle School?

Students at Pine Grove Area Middle School are 94% White, 3% Two or more races, 2% Hispanic.

How many students attend Pine Grove Area Middle School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 411 students attended Pine Grove Area Middle School.

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