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#1774 of 2,846 schools in PA
Fannett-metal MS
Middle School · Fannett-metal Sd · Willow Hill, PA
A Fannett-metal Sd middle school where students score 5 points below what's typical for similar communities.
14823 Path Valley Road P.O. Box 91, Willow Hill, PA 17271
- Math 15% vs PA 36% (2024)
- Reading 40% vs PA 53% (2024)
- 8.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Fannett-metal MS score 29% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 33%).
2024 PSSA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. PA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 24 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 28% recently.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 33% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 49% (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
100%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Fannett-metal 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 4Car-Dependent
- Bike 22Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$90,798
Median home value
$221,600
Median rent
$578/mo
College educated
39.9%
Homeownership
60.8%
Poverty rate
23.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 17271; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Walnut Lane Amish SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | 1–8 | 0.7 mi | 21 | Compare → |
| Meadow Brook Amish SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | 1–8 | 2.2 mi | 25 | Compare → |
| Sweetwater Ridge Amish SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | 1–8 | 4.0 mi | 24 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Fannett-metal Sd
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #3 of 3
- District spending per student
- $19,885NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 22.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
Fannett-metal MS is listed in Fannett-Metal SD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Fannett-metal MS
Fannett-metal MS is a public middle school in Willow Hill, PA, part of Fannett-metal Sd, serving approximately 76 students in grades 6th-8th with a 8.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.7 out of 10 and ranks #1,774 of 2,846 schools in PA. State assessment records show 33% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 49% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Fannett-metal MS
What grades does Fannett-metal MS serve?
Fannett-metal MS serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Fannett-metal MS?
Fannett-metal MS has an enrollment of approximately 76 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Fannett-metal MS?
The student-teacher ratio at Fannett-metal MS is 8.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Fannett-metal MS rank in PA?
Fannett-metal MS ranks #1,774 of 2,846 schools in PA.
What is Fannett-metal MS's MySchoolScout rating?
Fannett-metal MS has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.7 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 Fannett-metal MS?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Fannett-metal MS has 33% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 49% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Fannett-metal MS a charter school?
No, Fannett-metal MS is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Fannett-metal MS a Title I school?
No, Fannett-metal MS is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Fannett-metal MS?
100.0% of students at Fannett-metal 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
- 76
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 8.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 9
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Franklin County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 21.1%
- Phone
- (717) 349-2363
- Area population (ZIP 17271)
- 486
- Area median age
- 30.8
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 17271; 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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