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#1654 of 2,846 schools in PA
Cambria Heights MS
Middle School · Cambria Heights Sd · Patton, PA
A Cambria Heights Sd middle school serving grades 6th – 8th.
414 Glendale Lake Rd PO Box 216, Patton, PA 16668
- Math 39% vs PA 36% (2024)
- Reading 67% vs PA 53% (2024)
- 10.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Cambria Heights MS score 53% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 52%).
2024 PSSA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. PA average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 16 points since 2020, reaching 53% in 2024.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 45% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 74% (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
53.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Cambria Heights MS 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 5Car-Dependent
- Bike 31Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$60,947
Median home value
$111,000
Median rent
$481/mo
College educated
18.9%
Homeownership
78.4%
Poverty rate
11.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 16668; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
0 from verified nearby records
No verified same-level alternatives
The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.
Cambria Heights Sd
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #2 of 3
- District spending per student
- $18,794NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 10.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
Cambria Heights MS is listed in Cambria Heights SD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Cambria Heights MS
Cambria Heights MS is a public middle school in Patton, PA, part of Cambria Heights Sd, serving approximately 284 students in grades 6th-8th with a 10.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.9 out of 10 and ranks #1,654 of 2,846 schools in PA. State assessment records show 45% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 74% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Cambria Heights MS
What grades does Cambria Heights MS serve?
Cambria Heights MS serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Cambria Heights MS?
Cambria Heights MS has an enrollment of approximately 284 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Cambria Heights MS?
The student-teacher ratio at Cambria Heights MS is 10.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Cambria Heights MS rank in PA?
Cambria Heights MS ranks #1,654 of 2,846 schools in PA.
What is Cambria Heights MS's MySchoolScout rating?
Cambria Heights MS has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.9 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 Cambria Heights MS?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Cambria Heights MS has 45% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 74% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Cambria Heights MS a charter school?
No, Cambria Heights MS is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Cambria Heights MS a Title I school?
No, Cambria Heights MS is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Cambria Heights MS?
53.5% of students at Cambria Heights MS 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
- 284
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 10.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 28
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Cambria County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 18.7%
- Phone
- (814) 674-6290
- Area population (ZIP 16668)
- 3,620
- Area average commute
- 31.5 min
- Area median age
- 45.1
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 16668; 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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