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#2108 of 2,846 schools in PA
Meadville MS
Middle School · Crawford Central Sd · Meadville, PA
A Crawford Central Sd middle school where students score 7 points above what's typical for similar communities.
974 North St, Meadville, PA 16335
- Math 26% vs PA 35% (2024)
- Reading 55% vs PA 53% (2024)
- 10.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Meadville MS score 40% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 34%).
2024 PSSA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. PA average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 9 points since 2020, reaching 40% in 2024.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 38% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 58% (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
99.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Meadville 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 21Car-Dependent
- Bike 25Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,935/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Meadville), 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
$58,531
Median home value
$149,500
Median rent
$892/mo
College educated
26.4%
Homeownership
60.2%
Poverty rate
11.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 16335; 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.
Crawford Central Sd
- Schools in district
- 8
- Rank in district
- #8 of 8
- District spending per student
- $17,092NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 17.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
Meadville MS is listed in Crawford Central SD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Meadville MS
Meadville MS is a public middle school in Meadville, PA, part of Crawford Central Sd, serving approximately 336 students in grades 7th-8th with a 10.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.0 out of 10 and ranks #2,108 of 2,846 schools in PA. State assessment records show 38% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 58% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Meadville MS
What grades does Meadville MS serve?
Meadville MS serves students in grades 7th through 8th.
How many students attend Meadville MS?
Meadville MS has an enrollment of approximately 336 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Meadville MS?
The student-teacher ratio at Meadville MS is 10.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Meadville MS rank in PA?
Meadville MS ranks #2,108 of 2,846 schools in PA.
What is Meadville MS's MySchoolScout rating?
Meadville MS has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.0 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 Meadville MS?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Meadville MS has 38% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 58% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Meadville MS a charter school?
No, Meadville MS is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Meadville MS a Title I school?
No, Meadville MS is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Meadville MS?
99.1% of students at Meadville 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
- 7th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 336
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 10.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 31
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Town
- County
- Crawford County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 29.5%
- Phone
- (814) 333-1188
- Area population (ZIP 16335)
- 27,112
- Area average commute
- 18.2 min
- Area median age
- 43.5
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 16335; 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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