Summary:
The 17901 zip code in Pennsylvania is home to a single middle school, Lengel Middle School, which serves grades 6-8. Lengel Middle School is part of the Pottsville Area School District, which is ranked 446 out of 606 districts in the state and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.
Lengel Middle School's academic performance has been inconsistent in recent years, with its statewide ranking fluctuating from 470 out of 893 Pennsylvania middle schools in 2022-2023 to 457 out of 891 in 2023-2024, and then dropping to 566 out of 873 in 2024-2025. The school's proficiency rates on the PSSA exams are generally lower than the district and state averages, particularly in math and English language arts. However, the school's science proficiency rates are higher than the district and state averages.
The school serves a predominantly low-income population, with 66.72% of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch. Despite the high spending per student ($13,873) and a low student-teacher ratio of 13:1, the academic results suggest that the school may need to focus on improving outcomes for its students, particularly in core subject areas. The data highlights the need for Lengel Middle School to address the challenges faced by its student population and work to improve overall academic performance.
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