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#2823 of 2,846 schools in PA
Greater Johnstown MS
Middle School · Greater Johnstown Sd · Johnstown, PA
A Greater Johnstown Sd middle school where students score 25 points below what's typical for similar communities.
220 Messenger Street, Johnstown, PA 15902
- Math 5% vs PA 39% (2024)
- Reading 12% vs PA 53% (2024)
- 12.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Greater Johnstown MS score 9% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 33%).
2024 PSSA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. PA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 6 points since 2020, to 9% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 20% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 30% (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 Greater Johnstown 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 47Car-Dependent
- Bike 58Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,246/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Johnstown), 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
$42,163
Median home value
$58,400
Median rent
$684/mo
College educated
15.6%
Homeownership
64.2%
Poverty rate
26.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 15902; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
2 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greater Johnstown School District's Cyber AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 2.9 | K–12 | 0.9 mi | 120 | Compare → |
| Johnstown Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.6private | PK–12 | 4.7 mi | 186 | 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.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Greater Johnstown Sd
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #4 of 4
- District spending per student
- $17,111NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 45.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
Greater Johnstown MS is listed in Greater Johnstown SD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Greater Johnstown MS
Greater Johnstown MS is a public middle school in Johnstown, PA, part of Greater Johnstown Sd, serving approximately 631 students in grades 5th-7th with a 12.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 2.3 out of 10 and ranks #2,823 of 2,846 schools in PA. State assessment records show 20% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 30% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Greater Johnstown MS
What grades does Greater Johnstown MS serve?
Greater Johnstown MS serves students in grades 5th through 7th.
How many students attend Greater Johnstown MS?
Greater Johnstown MS has an enrollment of approximately 631 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Greater Johnstown MS?
The student-teacher ratio at Greater Johnstown MS is 12.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Greater Johnstown MS rank in PA?
Greater Johnstown MS ranks #2,823 of 2,846 schools in PA.
What is Greater Johnstown MS's MySchoolScout rating?
Greater Johnstown MS has a current MySchoolScout rating of 2.3 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 Greater Johnstown MS?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Greater Johnstown MS has 20% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 30% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Greater Johnstown MS a charter school?
No, Greater Johnstown MS is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Greater Johnstown MS a Title I school?
No, Greater Johnstown MS is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Greater Johnstown MS?
100.0% of students at Greater Johnstown 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
- 5th – 7th
- Enrollment
- 631
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 49
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Cambria County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 57.2%
- Phone
- (814) 533-5670
- Area population (ZIP 15902)
- 11,593
- Area average commute
- 19.4 min
- Area median age
- 41
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 15902; 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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