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#1571 of 2,846 schools in PA
Harbor Creek Junior HS
Middle School · Harbor Creek Sd · Harborcreek, PA
A Harbor Creek Sd middle school serving grades 7th – 8th.
6375 Buffalo Rd, Harborcreek, PA 16421
- Math 49% vs PA 35% (2024)
- Reading 64% vs PA 53% (2024)
- 12.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Harbor Creek Junior HS score 56% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 56%).
2024 PSSA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. PA average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 8 points since 2020, reaching 56% in 2024.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 55% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 71% (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 34 test records from PA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
44%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Harbor Creek Junior 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 11Car-Dependent
- Bike 29Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$68,088
Median home value
$191,700
Median rent
$809/mo
College educated
27.6%
Homeownership
59.6%
Poverty rate
16.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 16421; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
0 from verified nearby records
No verified same-level alternatives
The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.
Harbor Creek Sd
- Schools in district
- 5
- Rank in district
- #5 of 5
- District spending per student
- $15,299NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 7.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
Harbor Creek Junior HS is listed in Harbor Creek SD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Harbor Creek Junior HS
Harbor Creek Junior HS is a public middle school in Harborcreek, PA, part of Harbor Creek Sd, serving approximately 343 students in grades 7th-8th with a 12.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.1 out of 10 and ranks #1,571 of 2,846 schools in PA. State assessment records show 55% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 71% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Harbor Creek Junior HS
What grades does Harbor Creek Junior HS serve?
Harbor Creek Junior HS serves students in grades 7th through 8th.
How many students attend Harbor Creek Junior HS?
Harbor Creek Junior HS has an enrollment of approximately 343 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Harbor Creek Junior HS?
The student-teacher ratio at Harbor Creek Junior HS is 12.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Harbor Creek Junior HS rank in PA?
Harbor Creek Junior HS ranks #1,571 of 2,846 schools in PA.
What is Harbor Creek Junior HS's MySchoolScout rating?
Harbor Creek Junior HS has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.1 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 Harbor Creek Junior HS?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Harbor Creek Junior HS has 55% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 71% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Harbor Creek Junior HS a charter school?
No, Harbor Creek Junior HS is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Harbor Creek Junior HS a Title I school?
No, Harbor Creek Junior HS is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Harbor Creek Junior HS?
44.0% of students at Harbor Creek Junior 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
- 343
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 27
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Erie County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 16.9%
- Phone
- (814) 897-2100
- Area population (ZIP 16421)
- 2,251
- Area median age
- 48.8
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 16421; 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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