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#2602 of 2,846 schools in PA
Charles a Huston MS
Middle School · Burrell Sd · Lower Burrell, PA
A Burrell Sd middle school where students score 23 points below what's typical for similar communities.
1020 Puckety Church Rd, Lower Burrell, PA 15068
- Math 25% vs PA 36% (2024)
- Reading 43% vs PA 53% (2024)
- 14.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Charles a Huston MS score 34% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 57%).
2024 PSSA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. PA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 44 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 34% recently.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 42% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 62% (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
42.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Charles a Huston MS 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 31Car-Dependent
- Bike 23Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Average330/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Lower Burrell), 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
$62,997
Median home value
$166,000
Median rent
$749/mo
College educated
26.5%
Homeownership
72.5%
Poverty rate
12.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 15068; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
2 from a 5-mile search
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mary Queen of Apostles SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.3private | PK–9 | 2.7 mi | 220 | Compare → |
| Highlands MSEnrollment path unverified | 5.0 | 5–8 | 3.0 mi | 596 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Burrell Sd
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #4 of 4
- District spending per student
- $16,817NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 10.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
Charles a Huston MS is listed in Burrell SD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Charles a Huston MS
Charles a Huston MS is a public middle school in Lower Burrell, PA, part of Burrell Sd, serving approximately 403 students in grades 6th-8th with a 14.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.7 out of 10 and ranks #2,602 of 2,846 schools in PA. State assessment records show 42% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 62% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Charles a Huston MS
What grades does Charles a Huston MS serve?
Charles a Huston MS serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Charles a Huston MS?
Charles a Huston MS has an enrollment of approximately 403 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Charles a Huston MS?
The student-teacher ratio at Charles a Huston MS is 14.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Charles a Huston MS rank in PA?
Charles a Huston MS ranks #2,602 of 2,846 schools in PA.
What is Charles a Huston MS's MySchoolScout rating?
Charles a Huston MS has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.7 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 Charles a Huston MS?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Charles a Huston MS has 42% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 62% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Charles a Huston MS a charter school?
No, Charles a Huston MS is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Charles a Huston MS a Title I school?
No, Charles a Huston MS is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Charles a Huston MS?
42.2% of students at Charles a Huston 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
- 403
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 28
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Westmoreland County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 20.6%
- Phone
- (724) 334-1443
- Area population (ZIP 15068)
- 36,068
- Area average commute
- 26.7 min
- Area median age
- 46.7
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 15068; 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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