Summary:
Zip code 38344 is served by a single middle school, Huntingdon Middle School, which enrolls 467 students in grades 4 through 8 and is part of the Huntingdon Special School District.
As the only middle school in this area, Huntingdon Middle School stands out for its unusual 4–8 grade span and its solid 3-star district rating, ranking in the 65th percentile statewide in 2025–2026. Its greatest academic strength is mathematics, especially in the upper grades: 6th graders (51.7%) surpass the state by 11.6 points, 7th graders (49.5%) by 10.3 points, and 8th graders (52.2%) by 13.9 points. However, 5th grade is a consistent trouble spot, with math (36.1% vs. 47.4%), ELA (30.9% vs. 42.7%), and science (33.0% vs. 46.5%) all well below state averages. English language arts is the school's biggest concern overall, with just 35.5% proficiency across all grades and only 27.5% proficiency among 8th graders. Science also trails the state in most grades, while social studies is mixed, with a strong 6th grade (53.9%) but a weak 8th grade (41.3%).
On the positive side, chronic absenteeism at Huntingdon Middle School is 13.5%, well below the state average of 18.3%, though it is higher than the district's 10.3%. The school also benefits from healthy per-student spending of $11,874. Its state ranking improved from the 58th percentile in 2024–2025 to the 65th percentile in 2025–2026, even as test scores stayed relatively flat. For parents, the key takeaways are that upper-grade math instruction is exceptional, 5th graders may need extra support across all subjects, and literacy development—especially for 8th graders preparing for high school—should be a priority. Attendance is a relative bright spot worth maintaining. While the school does not outperform its district in every subject, it offers a stable, well-supported learning environment with clear areas for growth.
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