Summary:
The 19530 zip code is home to a single middle school, Kutztown Area Middle School, which serves grades 6-8 and is part of the Kutztown Area School District. The school has consistently ranked in the top half of Pennsylvania middle schools, with a ranking of 187 out of 873 in the 2024-2025 school year. However, the school's performance on PSSA tests is mixed, with below-average math proficiency but above-average English Language Arts proficiency compared to state and district averages.
Kutztown Area Middle School has a student population of 294 and a student-teacher ratio of 11.1, which is lower than the state average. In the 2023-2024 school year, 41.16% of the school's students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a significant population of economically disadvantaged students. The school district is ranked 111 out of 606 districts in Pennsylvania and is rated 4 out of 5 stars by SchoolDigger, and the per-student spending for Kutztown Area Middle School in the 2022-2023 school year was $23,456, which is higher than the state average.
Overall, Kutztown Area Middle School appears to be a relatively strong performer within the state, with some areas of strength and potential areas for improvement. The school's demographics and funding levels suggest that it may face unique challenges in supporting its student population, but the consistent performance indicates the school is working to provide a quality education.
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