Below Average
#2263 of 2,846 schools in PA
Altoona Area JR HS
Middle School · Altoona Area Sd · Altoona, PA
An Altoona Area Sd middle school where students score 6 points above what's typical for similar communities.
1400 7th Ave, Altoona, PA 16602
- Math 33% vs PA 36% (2024)
- Reading 46% vs PA 53% (2024)
- 12.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Altoona Area JR HS score 40% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 33%).
2024 PSSA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. PA average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 7 points since 2020, reaching 40% in 2024.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 43% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 57% (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 scoreFree/reduced lunch
99.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Altoona Area JR HS sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 81Very Walkable
- Bike 50Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,209/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Altoona), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$53,097
Median home value
$120,200
Median rent
$842/mo
College educated
21%
Homeownership
67.6%
Poverty rate
18.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 16602; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Great Commission SchoolsPrivate · tuition | 7.0private | K–12 | 0.2 mi | 131 | Compare → |
| Holy Trinity Middle School CampusPrivate · tuition | 6.7private | 5–8 | 2.9 mi | 126 | Compare → |
| Soaring Heights School - MifflintownPrivate · tuition | Not rated | K–12 | 2.9 mi | 24 | Compare → |
| Central Pennsylvania Digital Learning Foundation CsCharter · enrollment unverified | 4.7 | K–12 | 3.0 mi | 193 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Altoona Area Sd
- Schools in district
- 11
- Rank in district
- #7 of 10
- District spending per student
- $14,958NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 18.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Altoona Area JR HS is listed in Altoona Area SD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Altoona Area JR HS
Altoona Area JR HS is a public middle school in Altoona, PA, part of Altoona Area Sd, serving approximately 1,614 students in grades 6th-8th with a 12.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.6 out of 10 and ranks #2,263 of 2,846 schools in PA. State assessment records show 43% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 57% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Altoona Area JR HS
What grades does Altoona Area JR HS serve?
Altoona Area JR HS serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Altoona Area JR HS?
Altoona Area JR HS has an enrollment of approximately 1,614 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Altoona Area JR HS?
The student-teacher ratio at Altoona Area JR HS 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 Altoona Area JR HS rank in PA?
Altoona Area JR HS ranks #2,263 of 2,846 schools in PA.
What is Altoona Area JR HS's MySchoolScout rating?
Altoona Area JR HS has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.6 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 Altoona Area JR HS?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Altoona Area JR HS has 43% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 57% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Altoona Area JR HS a charter school?
No, Altoona Area JR HS is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Altoona Area JR HS a Title I school?
No, Altoona Area JR HS is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Altoona Area JR HS?
99.8% of students at Altoona Area JR HS 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
- 1,614
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 129
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Blair County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 31.3%
- Phone
- (814) 381-7512
- Area population (ZIP 16602)
- 27,014
- Area average commute
- 18.9 min
- Area median age
- 41.9
Official sources & links
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 16602; 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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