Below Average

#2192 of 2,846 schools in PA

Claysburg-kimmel JR HS

Middle School · Claysburg-kimmel Sd · Claysburg, PA

A Claysburg-kimmel Sd middle school where students score 15 points above what's typical for similar communities.

531 Bedford St, Claysburg, PA 16625

Math 37% vs PA 35% (2024)
Reading 62% vs PA 53% (2024)
120:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Partial Profile · 2/3 metrics

Student Progress—Not Available

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Academics7.5Very Good58%

Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.

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Math Proficiency34.9% (2024 PSSA)

Reading/ELA Proficiency61.7% (2024 PSSA)

Math vs. State Avg+0.5 pts

Reading vs. State Avg+7.7 pts

Overall Proficiency48% (2024 PSSA, Math+ELA)

Expected (poverty-adj.)33% (model expectation from 2024 PSSA)

vs. Expected+14.9 pts

Adjusted Percentile62th

Resources & Environment1.1Needs Improvement42%

Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.

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Student-Teacher Ratio120:1

District spending per student$17,830

Chronic Absenteeism11.7%

Students at Claysburg-kimmel JR HS score 48% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 33%).

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Component weights adjusted due to data availability.

2024 PSSA proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. PA average.

Math Proficiency37%(2024 PSSA)

School

State

35%(2024 PSSA)

ELA Proficiency62%(2024 PSSA)

School

State

53%(2024 PSSA)

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

100%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Claysburg-kimmel 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 21Car-Dependent
Bike 23Somewhat Bikeable

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$53,836

Median home value

$158,600

Median rent

$887/mo

College educated

14.7%

Homeownership

73.2%

Poverty rate

18.5%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 16625; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

2 from a 5-mile search

School	Score	Grades	Distance	Enrollment	Compare
Emmanuel Baptist Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition	Not rated	PK–10	3.6 mi	7	Compare →
Spring Cove MSEnrollment path unverified	3.2	6–8	4.8 mi	373	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.

Claysburg-kimmel Sd

Schools in district: 3
Rank in district: #3 of 3
District spending per student: $17,830NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate: 15.7%Census SAIPE · 2024

Claysburg-kimmel JR HS is listed in Claysburg-Kimmel SD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Claysburg-kimmel JR HS

Claysburg-kimmel JR HS is a public middle school in Claysburg, PA, part of Claysburg-kimmel Sd, serving approximately 120 students in grades 7th-8th with a 120:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.8 out of 10 and ranks #2,192 of 2,846 schools in PA. State assessment records show 37% math proficiency (2024 PSSA) and 62% reading/ELA proficiency (2024 PSSA).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Claysburg-kimmel JR HS

What grades does Claysburg-kimmel JR HS serve?

Claysburg-kimmel JR HS serves students in grades 7th through 8th.

How many students attend Claysburg-kimmel JR HS?

Claysburg-kimmel JR HS has an enrollment of approximately 120 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Claysburg-kimmel JR HS?

The student-teacher ratio at Claysburg-kimmel JR HS is 120:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Claysburg-kimmel JR HS rank in PA?

Claysburg-kimmel JR HS ranks #2,192 of 2,846 schools in PA.

What is Claysburg-kimmel JR HS's MySchoolScout rating?

Claysburg-kimmel JR HS has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.8 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 Claysburg-kimmel JR HS?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Claysburg-kimmel JR HS has 37% math proficiency (2024 PSSA) and 62% reading/ELA proficiency (2024 PSSA).

Is Claysburg-kimmel JR HS a charter school?

No, Claysburg-kimmel JR HS is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Claysburg-kimmel JR HS a Title I school?

No, Claysburg-kimmel JR HS is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Claysburg-kimmel JR HS?

100.0% of students at Claysburg-kimmel 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: 7th – 8th
Enrollment: 120
Student-Teacher Ratio: 120:1
Teachers (FTE): 1
Type: regular
Setting: Fringe Town
County: Blair County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23): 11.7%
Phone: (814) 239-5141
Area population (ZIP 16625): 3,551
Area average commute: 27.6 min
Area median age: 44.4

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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.
Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
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.
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 16625; this does not measure the attendance area.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments 2024 PSSA; directory SY 2023–24

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Data sources

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