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#1010 of 2,846 schools in PA

Top 36% in state

Loyalsock Twp MS

Middle School · Loyalsock Township Sd · Williamsport, PA

A Loyalsock Township Sd middle school where students score 25 points above what's typical for similar communities.

2101 Loyalsock Dr, Williamsport, PA 17701

  • Math 51% vs PA 36% (2024)
  • Reading 65% vs PA 53% (2024)
  • 12.7:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress6.1Average40%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-2.16 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics8.5Excellent35%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency50.3% (2024 PSSA)
Reading/ELA Proficiency64.5% (2024 PSSA)
Math vs. State Avg+12.5 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+11 pts
Overall Proficiency57% (2024 PSSA, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)33% (model expectation from 2024 PSSA)
vs. Expected+24.7 pts
Adjusted Percentile77th
Resources & Environment6.7Average25%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio12.7:1
District spending per student$14,342
Chronic Absenteeism11%

Students at Loyalsock Twp MS score 57% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 33%).

How we calculate scores →

2024 PSSA proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. PA average.

Math Proficiency51%(2024 PSSA)
School
State
36%(2024 PSSA)
ELA Proficiency65%(2024 PSSA)
School
State
53%(2024 PSSA)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 11 points since 2020, reaching 58% in 2024.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
84%
ELA
77%
2010
Math
88%
ELA
81%
2011
Math
86%
ELA
77%
2012
Math
84%
ELA
75%
2013
Math
79%
ELA
75%
2014
Math
37%
ELA
66%
2015
Math
44%
ELA
69%
2016
Math
48%
ELA
68%
2017
Math
45%
ELA
70%
2018
Math
48%
ELA
72%
2019
Math
48%
ELA
72%
2020*
Math
36%
ELA
58%
2021*
Math
36%
ELA
58%
2022
Math
46%
ELA
67%
2024
Math
51%
ELA
65%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 56% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 69% (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

101.7%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Loyalsock Twp 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 34Car-Dependent
  • Bike 39Somewhat Bikeable

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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$52,770

Median home value

$176,200

Median rent

$869/mo

College educated

28.3%

Homeownership

54.4%

Poverty rate

18.4%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 17701; 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

4 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
St John Neumann Regional AcademyPrivate · tuition7.3privatePK–121.8 mi206Compare →
Curtin Intrmd SchEnrollment path unverified4.74–62.0 mi539Compare →
Rommelt EL SchEnrollment path unverified3.85–62.8 mi192Compare →
C E Mccall MSEnrollment path unverified4.95–83.2 mi531Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

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

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

Loyalsock Township Sd

Schools in district
3
Rank in district
#2 of 3
District spending per student
$14,342NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
12.9%Census SAIPE · 2024

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

About Loyalsock Twp MS

Loyalsock Twp MS is a public middle school in Williamsport, PA, part of Loyalsock Township Sd, serving approximately 344 students in grades 6th-8th with a 12.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 out of 10 and ranks #1,010 of 2,846 schools in PA. State assessment records show 56% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 69% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Loyalsock Twp MS

What grades does Loyalsock Twp MS serve?

Loyalsock Twp MS serves students in grades 6th through 8th.

How many students attend Loyalsock Twp MS?

Loyalsock Twp MS has an enrollment of approximately 344 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Loyalsock Twp MS?

The student-teacher ratio at Loyalsock Twp MS 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 Loyalsock Twp MS rank in PA?

Loyalsock Twp MS ranks #1,010 of 2,846 schools in PA.

What is Loyalsock Twp MS's MySchoolScout rating?

Loyalsock Twp MS has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 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 Loyalsock Twp MS?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Loyalsock Twp MS has 56% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 69% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Loyalsock Twp MS a charter school?

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

Is Loyalsock Twp MS a Title I school?

No, Loyalsock Twp MS is not currently a Title I school.

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

101.7% of students at Loyalsock Twp 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
344
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.7:1
Teachers (FTE)
27
Type
regular
Setting
Small Suburb
County
Lycoming County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
11.0%
Area population (ZIP 17701)
43,169
Area average commute
17.1 min
Area median age
37.5
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 17701; 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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