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#2511 of 2,846 schools in PA

Frazier MS

Middle School · Frazier Sd · Perryopolis, PA

A Frazier Sd middle school where students score 17 points below what's typical for similar communities.

142 Constitution St, Perryopolis, PA 15473

  • Math 22% vs PA 36% (2024)
  • Reading 48% vs PA 53% (2024)
  • 12.3:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress1.8Needs Improvement40%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-3.96 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics4.0Below Average35%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency22.4% (2024 PSSA)
Reading/ELA Proficiency48.3% (2024 PSSA)
Math vs. State Avg-15.4 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-5.2 pts
Overall Proficiency35% (2024 PSSA, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)52% (model expectation from 2024 PSSA)
vs. Expected-17.1 pts
Adjusted Percentile21th
Resources & Environment7.4Very Good25%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio12.3:1
District spending per student$17,362
Chronic Absenteeism19.2%

Students at Frazier MS score 35% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 52%).

How we calculate scores →

2024 PSSA proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. PA average.

Math Proficiency22%(2024 PSSA)
School
State
36%(2024 PSSA)
ELA Proficiency48%(2024 PSSA)
School
State
53%(2024 PSSA)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 49 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 35% recently.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
88%
ELA
80%
2010
Math
89%
ELA
79%
2011
Math
88%
ELA
81%
2012
Math
84%
ELA
72%
2013
Math
83%
ELA
82%
2014
Math
31%
ELA
57%
2015
Math
29%
ELA
59%
2016
Math
26%
ELA
47%
2017
Math
32%
ELA
56%
2018
Math
32%
ELA
57%
2019
Math
32%
ELA
57%
2020*
Math
19%
ELA
52%
2021*
Math
19%
ELA
52%
2022
Math
20%
ELA
53%
2024
Math
22%
ELA
48%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 42% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 60% (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 score

Free/reduced lunch

53%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.

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The neighborhood

Where Frazier 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 46Car-Dependent
  • Bike 36Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: Low188/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Perryopolis), 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

$66,786

Median home value

$191,200

Median rent

$784/mo

College educated

27.2%

Homeownership

84.5%

Poverty rate

10.5%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 15473; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

1 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Belle Vernon Area MSEnrollment path unverified5.87–84.5 mi347Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Frazier Sd

Schools in district
3
Rank in district
#3 of 3
District spending per student
$17,362NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
7.8%Census SAIPE · 2024

Frazier MS is listed in Frazier SD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Frazier MS

Frazier MS is a public middle school in Perryopolis, PA, part of Frazier Sd, serving approximately 234 students in grades 6th-8th with a 12.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.0 out of 10 and ranks #2,511 of 2,846 schools in PA. State assessment records show 42% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 60% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Frazier MS

What grades does Frazier MS serve?

Frazier MS serves students in grades 6th through 8th.

How many students attend Frazier MS?

Frazier MS has an enrollment of approximately 234 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Frazier MS?

The student-teacher ratio at Frazier MS is 12.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Frazier MS rank in PA?

Frazier MS ranks #2,511 of 2,846 schools in PA.

What is Frazier MS's MySchoolScout rating?

Frazier MS has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.0 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 Frazier MS?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Frazier MS has 42% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 60% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Frazier MS a charter school?

No, Frazier MS is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Frazier MS a Title I school?

No, Frazier MS is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Frazier MS?

53.0% of students at Frazier 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
234
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.3:1
Teachers (FTE)
19
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Rural
County
Fayette County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
19.2%
Area population (ZIP 15473)
3,328
Area average commute
29.4 min
Area median age
49.8
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 15473; 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

About our data · How we calculate scores

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