Summary:
There is only one middle school located in the 15068 zip code - Charles A Huston Middle School, which is part of the Burrell School District. The school serves grades 6-8 and has an enrollment of 403 students. While the school district is ranked 443 out of 606 in Pennsylvania and has a 1 out of 5 star rating, Charles A Huston Middle School's statewide ranking has declined slightly in recent years, going from 534 out of 893 Pennsylvania middle schools in 2022-2023 to 504 out of 873 in 2024-2025, with a consistent 2 out of 5 star rating.
The school's performance is mixed, with math and science proficiency rates significantly below the district and state averages, while ELA proficiency rates are closer to the averages. Specifically, the school's math proficiency rates range from 18.9% to 31.7% proficient or better, while ELA proficiency rates range from 41.4% to 45.9% proficient or better. The school's 8th grade science proficiency rate of 45.6% is also lower than the district (45.1%) and state (54.5%) averages. Additionally, the school has a relatively high percentage of students (42.18%) receiving free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a relatively high level of economic disadvantage among the student population.
Despite these challenges, the school maintains a 14:1 student-teacher ratio, and the district spent $15,749 per student in the 2022-2023 school year, which is lower than the state average. The school district may want to consider targeted interventions and additional resources to address the areas of concern, particularly in math and science, and to support the economically disadvantaged student population.
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