For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 1,469 students in 16823, PA.
The top ranked public middle schools in 16823, PA are Bellefonte Area Middle School and Bald Eagle Area Ms/shs. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 16823 have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the Pennsylvania public middle school average of 29%), and reading proficiency score of 59% (versus the 52% statewide average). Middle schools in 16823, PA have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Pennsylvania public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Pennsylvania public middle school average of 46% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 16823, PA Public Middle Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Bellefonte Area Middle School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
100 N School St
Bellefonte, PA 16823
(814) 355-5466
Bellefonte, PA 16823
(814) 355-5466
Gr: 6-8 | 617 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #22.
Bald Eagle Area Ms/shs
(Math: 36% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
710 S Eagle Valley Rd
Bellefonte, PA 16823
(814) 355-4868
Bellefonte, PA 16823
(814) 355-4868
Gr: 6-12 | 852 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in 16823, PA?
The top ranked public middle schools in 16823, PA include Bellefonte Area Middle School and Bald Eagle Area Ms/shs.
How many public middle schools are located in 16823?
2 public middle schools are located in 16823.
What is the racial composition of students in 16823?
16823 public middle schools minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Pennsylvania public middle schools average of 46% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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