Summary:
The 16641 zip code is home to a single middle school, Penn Cambria Middle School, which serves grades 6-8 and is part of the Penn Cambria School District. While the school has seen a decline in its statewide ranking in recent years, dropping from 266th in 2022-2023 to 473rd in 2024-2025, it continues to offer a mix of academic performance, with math proficiency rates below the state average but ELA and science proficiency rates closer to or above the state average.
Penn Cambria Middle School faces some challenges, including a relatively high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch (50.21%) and per-student spending that is lower than the state average at $15,049. However, the school maintains a student-teacher ratio of 13.9, which is on par with the state average. The school's academic performance, while uneven, suggests areas for potential improvement, particularly in mathematics instruction and curriculum.
Overall, Penn Cambria Middle School represents the sole middle school option for families in the 16641 zip code, and the school's performance and resource challenges highlight the need for continued support and investment to ensure that all students have access to a high-quality education.
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