Serving 314 students in grades 5-8, Mahanoy Area Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 16% (which was lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 44% (which was lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 63%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 was lower than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 5-8
Total Students
314 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)16%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)44%
63%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
12%
15%
Black
3%
14%
White
84%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
59%
60%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
16% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% PA state average), while 44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 63% PA state average).
How many students attend Mahanoy Area Middle School?
314 students attend Mahanoy Area Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
84% of Mahanoy Area Middle School students are White, 12% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Mahanoy Area Middle School?
Mahanoy Area Middle School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Mahanoy Area Middle School offer ?
Mahanoy Area Middle School offers enrollment in grades 5-8
What school district is Mahanoy Area Middle School part of?
Mahanoy Area Middle School is part of Mahanoy Area School District.
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