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A J Mcmullen Sch

Middle School · Uniontown Area Sd · Markleysburg, PA

An Uniontown Area Sd middle school where students score 22 points above what's typical for similar communities.

4773 National Pike, Markleysburg, PA 15459

  • Math 45% vs PA 36% (2024)
  • Reading 68% vs PA 53% (2024)
  • 12.5:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress4.8Below Average40%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-2.64 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics8.3Excellent35%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency43.8% (2024 PSSA)
Reading/ELA Proficiency67.2% (2024 PSSA)
Math vs. State Avg+6 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+13.7 pts
Overall Proficiency56% (2024 PSSA, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)33% (model expectation from 2024 PSSA)
vs. Expected+22.1 pts
Adjusted Percentile74th
Resources & Environment5.4Average25%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio12.5:1
District spending per student$19,316
Chronic Absenteeism37.7%

Students at A J Mcmullen Sch score 56% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 33%).

How we calculate scores →

2024 PSSA proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. PA average.

Math Proficiency45%(2024 PSSA)
School
State
36%(2024 PSSA)
ELA Proficiency68%(2024 PSSA)
School
State
53%(2024 PSSA)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 26 points since 2020, reaching 56% in 2024.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
84%
ELA
79%
2010
Math
78%
ELA
74%
2011
Math
75%
ELA
75%
2012
Math
73%
ELA
74%
2013
Math
71%
ELA
73%
2014
Math
24%
ELA
55%
2015
Math
32%
ELA
62%
2016
Math
37%
ELA
57%
2017
Math
37%
ELA
67%
2018
Math
37%
ELA
62%
2019
Math
37%
ELA
62%
2020*
Math
8%
ELA
52%
2021*
Math
8%
ELA
52%
2022
Math
19%
ELA
59%
2024
Math
45%
ELA
68%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 44% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 65% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 36 test records from PA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

100%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.

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The neighborhood

Where A J Mcmullen Sch sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Pittsburgh map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 14Car-Dependent
  • Bike 20Somewhat Bikeable

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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$54,609

Median home value

$181,500

Median rent

$772/mo

College educated

16%

Homeownership

69.1%

Poverty rate

15.8%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 15459; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

1 in Uniontown Area SD

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Lafayette MSEnrollment path unverified4.96–8Not available144Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Uniontown Area Sd

Schools in district
9
Rank in district
#5 of 9
District spending per student
$19,316NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
20.1%Census SAIPE · 2024

A J Mcmullen Sch is listed in Uniontown Area SD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About A J Mcmullen Sch

A J Mcmullen Sch is a public middle school in Markleysburg, PA, part of Uniontown Area Sd, serving approximately 162 students in grades 6th-8th with a 12.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.2 out of 10 and ranks #1,543 of 2,846 schools in PA. State assessment records show 44% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 65% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about A J Mcmullen Sch

What grades does A J Mcmullen Sch serve?

A J Mcmullen Sch serves students in grades 6th through 8th.

How many students attend A J Mcmullen Sch?

A J Mcmullen Sch has an enrollment of approximately 162 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at A J Mcmullen Sch?

The student-teacher ratio at A J Mcmullen Sch is 12.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does A J Mcmullen Sch rank in PA?

A J Mcmullen Sch ranks #1,543 of 2,846 schools in PA.

What is A J Mcmullen Sch's MySchoolScout rating?

A J Mcmullen Sch has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.2 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at A J Mcmullen Sch?

Based on loaded state assessment records, A J Mcmullen Sch has 44% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 65% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is A J Mcmullen Sch a charter school?

No, A J Mcmullen Sch is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is A J Mcmullen Sch a Title I school?

No, A J Mcmullen Sch is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for A J Mcmullen Sch?

100.0% of students at A J Mcmullen Sch qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
6th – 8th
Enrollment
162
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.5:1
Teachers (FTE)
13
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Rural
County
Fayette County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
37.7%
Area population (ZIP 15459)
1,676
Area average commute
27.9 min
Area median age
41.1
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2024 PSSA · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2024 PSSA. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2024 PSSA · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2024 PSSA. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 15459; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24

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