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#1976 of 2,846 schools in PA
Central Mountain MS
Middle School · Keystone Central Sd · Mill Hall, PA
A Keystone Central Sd middle school where students score 6 points above what's typical for similar communities.
200 Ben Avenue, Mill Hall, PA 17751
- Math 31% vs PA 37% (2024)
- Reading 48% vs PA 53% (2024)
- 14.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Central Mountain MS 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 8 points since 2020, reaching 40% in 2024.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 42% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 56% (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 38 test records from PA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
100%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Central Mountain 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 27Car-Dependent
- Bike 37Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Low39/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Mill Hall), 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
$71,386
Median home value
$208,100
Median rent
$853/mo
College educated
19.7%
Homeownership
78%
Poverty rate
11.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 17751; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Branch Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 5.2 | 1–12 | 1.0 mi | 34 | Compare → |
| Locust Grove Amish SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | 1–8 | 1.7 mi | 14 | Compare → |
| Coyote Ridge Amish SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | 1–8 | 3.5 mi | 19 | Compare → |
| Mackeyville SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | 1–8 | 3.8 mi | 22 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Keystone Central Sd
- Schools in district
- 9
- Rank in district
- #7 of 9
- District spending per student
- $20,393NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 21.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Central Mountain MS is listed in Keystone Central SD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Central Mountain MS
Central Mountain MS is a public middle school in Mill Hall, PA, part of Keystone Central Sd, serving approximately 915 students in grades 5th-8th with a 14.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.3 out of 10 and ranks #1,976 of 2,846 schools in PA. State assessment records show 42% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 56% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Central Mountain MS
What grades does Central Mountain MS serve?
Central Mountain MS serves students in grades 5th through 8th.
How many students attend Central Mountain MS?
Central Mountain MS has an enrollment of approximately 915 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Central Mountain MS?
The student-teacher ratio at Central Mountain MS is 14.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Central Mountain MS rank in PA?
Central Mountain MS ranks #1,976 of 2,846 schools in PA.
What is Central Mountain MS's MySchoolScout rating?
Central Mountain MS has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.3 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 Central Mountain MS?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Central Mountain MS has 42% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 56% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Central Mountain MS a charter school?
No, Central Mountain MS is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Central Mountain MS a Title I school?
No, Central Mountain MS is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Central Mountain MS?
100.0% of students at Central Mountain 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
- 5th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 915
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 65
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Town
- County
- Clinton County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 22.6%
- Phone
- (570) 893-4900
- Area population (ZIP 17751)
- 7,145
- Area average commute
- 23.5 min
- Area median age
- 42.1
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 17751; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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