Very Good
#799 of 2,846 schools in PA
Top 28% in state
Centre Learning Community Cs
Middle School · Centre Learning Community Cs · State College, PA
A charter middle school in State College, PA serving grades 5th – 8th.
2643 W College Ave, State College, PA 16801
- Math 46% vs PA 35% (2024)
- Reading 64% vs PA 53% (2024)
- 11.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Centre Learning Community Cs score 60% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 59%).
2024 PSSA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. PA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 19 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 55% recently.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 53% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 67% (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 34 test records from PA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
35.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Centre Learning Community Cs 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 47Car-Dependent
- Bike 57Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated920/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (State College), 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
$62,821
Median home value
$400,400
Median rent
$1,221/mo
College educated
66.6%
Homeownership
43.7%
Poverty rate
28.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 16801; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Park Forest MSEnrollment path unverified | 7.8 | 6–8 | 3.4 mi | 808 | Compare → |
| Soaring Heights SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | 3–12 | 3.5 mi | 27 | Compare → |
| Mount Nittany MSEnrollment path unverified | 7.4 | 6–8 | 4.3 mi | 712 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Centre Learning Community Cs
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $19,253NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- The source release did not match this district identifier.
Centre Learning Community Cs is listed in Centre Learning Community CS; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Centre Learning Community Cs
Centre Learning Community Cs is a public middle school in State College, PA, part of Centre Learning Community Cs, serving approximately 67 students in grades 5th-8th with a 11.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.4 out of 10 and ranks #799 of 2,846 schools in PA. State assessment records show 53% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 67% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Centre Learning Community Cs
What grades does Centre Learning Community Cs serve?
Centre Learning Community Cs serves students in grades 5th through 8th.
How many students attend Centre Learning Community Cs?
Centre Learning Community Cs has an enrollment of approximately 67 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Centre Learning Community Cs?
The student-teacher ratio at Centre Learning Community Cs is 11.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Centre Learning Community Cs rank in PA?
Centre Learning Community Cs ranks #799 of 2,846 schools in PA.
What is Centre Learning Community Cs's MySchoolScout rating?
Centre Learning Community Cs has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.4 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 Centre Learning Community Cs?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Centre Learning Community Cs has 53% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 67% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Centre Learning Community Cs a charter school?
Yes, Centre Learning Community Cs is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Centre Learning Community Cs a Title I school?
No, Centre Learning Community Cs is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Centre Learning Community Cs?
35.8% of students at Centre Learning Community Cs 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
- 67
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 6
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Centre County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 19.4%
- Phone
- (814) 861-7980
- Area population (ZIP 16801)
- 42,153
- Area average commute
- 16.6 min
- Area median age
- 27.2
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 16801; 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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