Very Good
#856 of 2,846 schools in PA
Top 30% in state
Harlan Rowe MS
Middle School · Athens Area Sd · Athens, PA
An Athens Area Sd middle school where students score 8 points above what's typical for similar communities.
200 Wildcat Way, Athens, PA 18810
- Math 31% vs PA 36% (2024)
- Reading 52% vs PA 53% (2024)
- 12.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Harlan Rowe MS score 42% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 33%).
2024 PSSA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. PA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 30 points across the 13-year record (2012–2024) and has held near 42% recently.
Show all 12 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 37% (multi-year average, 2012-2024) · reading/ELA 55% (multi-year average, 2012-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 30 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
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.
See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Harlan Rowe 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 25Car-Dependent
- Bike 39Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,336/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Athens), 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
$57,240
Median home value
$202,100
Median rent
$838/mo
College educated
23.2%
Homeownership
56.2%
Poverty rate
12.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 18810; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
1 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Waverly Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.3 | 5–8 | 3.2 mi | 471 | 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.
Athens Area Sd
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #3 of 4
- District spending per student
- $19,551NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 11.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
Harlan Rowe MS is listed in Athens Area SD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Harlan Rowe MS
Harlan Rowe MS is a public middle school in Athens, PA, part of Athens Area Sd, serving approximately 464 students in grades 6th-8th with a 12.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 out of 10 and ranks #856 of 2,846 schools in PA. State assessment records show 37% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2024) and 55% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Harlan Rowe MS
What grades does Harlan Rowe MS serve?
Harlan Rowe MS serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Harlan Rowe MS?
Harlan Rowe MS has an enrollment of approximately 464 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Harlan Rowe MS?
The student-teacher ratio at Harlan Rowe MS is 12.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Harlan Rowe MS rank in PA?
Harlan Rowe MS ranks #856 of 2,846 schools in PA.
What is Harlan Rowe MS's MySchoolScout rating?
Harlan Rowe MS has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 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 Harlan Rowe MS?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Harlan Rowe MS has 37% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2024) and 55% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2024).
Is Harlan Rowe MS a charter school?
No, Harlan Rowe MS is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Harlan Rowe MS a Title I school?
No, Harlan Rowe MS is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Harlan Rowe MS?
100.0% of students at Harlan Rowe 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
- 464
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 38
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Town
- County
- Bradford County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 13.4%
- Phone
- (570) 888-7766
- Area population (ZIP 18810)
- 5,477
- Area average commute
- 21.6 min
- Area median age
- 50.1
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 18810; 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, 2012-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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