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A J McMullen School

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A J McMullen School ranks 323 rd of 873 Pennsylvania middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Public Grades 6-8

323^rd

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 873 Pennsylvania Middle Schools

Better than 63% of Pennsylvania middle schools

Summary

A J McMullen School is a public middle school serving grades 6-8 in Markleysburg, Pennsylvania, with 162 students and a student-teacher ratio of 12:1. The school is part of the Uniontown Area School District, which is ranked 366 out of 606 districts in the state and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Academically, A J McMullen School has shown mixed performance compared to state and district averages. In the 2024-2025 school year, the school's proficiency rates in PSSA Math (31.5%) and PSSA English Language Arts (53.2%) were both higher than the Uniontown Area School District averages, but lower than the state averages. The school's performance has fluctuated over the years, with some years seeing higher proficiency rates and others lower. When compared to nearby Connellsville Area Middle School and Lafayette Middle School, both also part of the Uniontown Area School District, A J McMullen School generally outperforms them in academic proficiency.

One notable factor about A J McMullen School is its very high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 97.73% to 100% over the past few years. This suggests the school serves a population with a very low socioeconomic status, which may contribute to the fluctuations in academic performance. Despite these challenges, the school has maintained relatively low dropout rates, ranging from 0.0% to 2.9% over the past few years. As the school continues to navigate these unique circumstances, addressing the specific needs of its diverse student population will be crucial for improving overall academic achievement.

164

Students ?

13.4

Student/teacher ratio ?

$21,108

Per pupil spending ?

98.8%

Free/discounted lunch ?

4773 National Pike
Markleysburg, PA 15459-9638

(724) 329-8811

District: Uniontown Area School District

Students who attend A J McMullen School usually attend:

High:

Uniontown Area Senior High School

Feeder schools for A J McMullen School:

Elementary:	Marclay School
	Wharton School

Racial breakdown:

White:

88.4%

Two or more races:

5.5%

African American:

2.4%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Improving — 41st percentile in 2015 → 63rd in 2025

Strengths

✓Ranking is trending up — up 22 percentile points since 2015

✓Above the Pennsylvania median (63rd percentile)

Worth a look

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

!Math scores 10 pts below the Pennsylvania average

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school42%

District avg35%

Pennsylvania avg45%

323^rd of 873

Pennsylvania public middle schools ?

Top 37%▲ up 22 pts since 2015

From bottom 41% (2015) to top 37% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

1^st of 2Middle Schools in the Uniontown Area School District

366^th of 606Uniontown 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)

Show full rank history (all student groups)

All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Pennsylvania percentile	Rating
2025	61.1	323 of 873	63.0%	★★★☆☆
2024	77.2	173 of 891	80.6%	★★★★☆
2023	59.2	364 of 893	59.2%	★★★☆☆
2022	50.8	458 of 883	48.1%	★★☆☆☆
2021	32.7	555 of 797	30.4%	★★☆☆☆
2019	59.5	398 of 891	55.3%	★★★☆☆
2018	60.0	371 of 861	56.9%	★★★☆☆
2017	55.0	421 of 877	52.0%	★★★☆☆
2016	53.9	447 of 870	48.6%	★★☆☆☆
2015	46.1	490 of 835	41.3%	★★☆☆☆
2014	53.3	407 of 728	44.1%	★★☆☆☆
2013	59.7	383 of 758	49.5%	★★☆☆☆
2012	59.3	419 of 834	49.8%	★★★☆☆
2011	57.7	427 of 825	48.2%	★★☆☆☆
2010	74.7	172 of 805	78.6%	★★★★☆
2009	77.6	134 of 770	82.6%	★★★★☆
2008	75.8	154 of 753	79.5%	★★★★☆
2007	69.9	234 of 749	68.8%	★★★☆☆
2006	61.1	329 of 736	55.3%	★★★☆☆
2005	59.9	322 of 687	53.1%	★★★☆☆
2004	43.2	462 of 663	30.3%	★★☆☆☆
2003	45.8	439 of 643	31.7%	★★☆☆☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Pennsylvania percentile	Rating
2025	63.3	290 of 835	65.3%	★★★☆☆
2024	64.6	288 of 860	66.5%	★★★☆☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Pennsylvania percentile	Rating
2025	60.2	292 of 843	65.4%	★★★☆☆
2024	85.1	75 of 877	91.4%	★★★★★
2023	70.2	193 of 874	77.9%	★★★★☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Pennsylvania percentile	Rating
2025	54.0	365 of 839	56.5%	★★★☆☆
2024	80.4	129 of 870	85.2%	★★★★☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Pennsylvania percentile	Rating
2025	44.4	347 of 649	46.5%	★★☆☆☆
2024	62.5	217 of 673	67.8%	★★★☆☆
2023	38.7	414 of 681	39.2%	★★☆☆☆

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)

Low Socio Economic Status (2025)65th percentile~ school

Female (2025)65th percentile~ school

Male (2025)56th percentile-7 vs school

White (2025)47th percentile-16 vs school

By subject vs Pennsylvania (2024-2025) ?

English Language Arts53%+5 vs state

Math32%-10 vs state

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Schools Near A J McMullen School

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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 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
A J McMullen School	Public	6-8	4773 National Pike	Markleysburg	15459	Fayette County	Uniontown Area School District	No	No	No	Yes	(724) 329-8811	164	12	13.4	98.8%	145 (88.4%)	4 (2.4%)	4 (2.4%)	1 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.6%)	9 (5.5%)	61.1	323^rd of 873 public middle schools	63.0%		77.2	173^rd of 891 public middle schools	80.6%	150	22.2	38.8	33.3	31.5	51.4	58.1	51.6	53.2	$21,108	$3,858	$17,250
Lafayette Middle School	Public	6-8	303 Connellsville St	Uniontown	15401	Fayette County	Uniontown Area School District	No	No	No	Yes	(724) 438-3581	150	10	14.9	96.0%	74 (49.3%)	46 (30.7%)	12 (8.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	18 (12.0%)	26.1	630^th of 873 public middle schools	27.8%		40.8	548^th of 891 public middle schools	38.5%	82	0.0	5.2	26.2	13.9	19.4	21.6	38.7	29.2	$21,642	$3,801	$17,841
Laurel Highlands Middle School	Public	6-8	18-20 Hookton Avenue	Uniontown	15401	Fayette County	Laurel Highlands School District	No	No	No	Yes	(724) 437-2865	662	44	14.9	47.1%	546 (82.5%)	33 (5.0%)	13 (2.0%)	3 (0.5%)	1 (0.2%)	9 (1.4%)	57 (8.6%)	53.9	396^th of 873 public middle schools	54.6%		44.5	518^th of 891 public middle schools	41.9%	122	29.4	32.8	28.6	30.1	48.3	40.3	56.0	48.4	$17,296	$978	$16,318
Connellsville Area Middle School	Public	6-8	Locust Street Extension	Connellsville	15425	Fayette County	Connellsville Area School District	No	No	No	No	(724) 628-8910	866	65	13.2	107.7%	796 (91.9%)	22 (2.5%)	12 (1.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	36 (4.2%)	29.4	602^nd of 873 public middle schools	31.0%		44.6	516^th of 891 public middle schools	42.1%	86	26.7	22.9	23.2	24.3	27.7	29.1	26.1	27.5	$17,526	$1,708	$15,818

Frequently Asked Questions about A J McMullen School

How many students attend A J McMullen School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 164 students attended A J McMullen School.

What district is A J McMullen School in?

Uniontown Area School District

Is A J McMullen School a good school?

A J McMullen School ranks 323^rd of 873 Pennsylvania middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

What high school do graduates of A J McMullen School attend?

Students who attend A J McMullen School usually go on to attend Uniontown Area Senior High School

What is the racial makeup of A J McMullen School?

Students at A J McMullen School are 88% White, 5% Two or more races, 2% African American, 2% Hispanic.

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