Below Average
#2397 of 2,846 schools in PA
Penn Cambria MS
Middle School · Penn Cambria Sd · Gallitzin, PA
A Penn Cambria Sd middle school where students score 9 points below what's typical for similar communities.
401 Division St, Gallitzin, PA 16641
- Math 33% vs PA 37% (2024)
- Reading 57% vs PA 53% (2024)
- 14.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Penn Cambria MS score 45% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 54%).
2024 PSSA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. PA average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 6 points since 2020, reaching 45% in 2024.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 45% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 67% (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 38 test records from PA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
50.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Penn Cambria 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 31Car-Dependent
- Bike 17Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Low59/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Gallitzin), 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
$63,558
Median home value
$105,300
Median rent
$685/mo
College educated
19.4%
Homeownership
85.3%
Poverty rate
8.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 16641; 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.
Penn Cambria Sd
- Schools in district
- 5
- Rank in district
- #5 of 5
- District spending per student
- $14,980NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 11.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
Penn Cambria MS is listed in Penn Cambria SD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Penn Cambria MS
Penn Cambria MS is a public middle school in Gallitzin, PA, part of Penn Cambria Sd, serving approximately 474 students in grades 5th-8th with a 14.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.3 out of 10 and ranks #2,397 of 2,846 schools in PA. State assessment records show 45% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 67% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Penn Cambria MS
What grades does Penn Cambria MS serve?
Penn Cambria MS serves students in grades 5th through 8th.
How many students attend Penn Cambria MS?
Penn Cambria MS has an enrollment of approximately 474 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Penn Cambria MS?
The student-teacher ratio at Penn Cambria MS is 14.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Penn Cambria MS rank in PA?
Penn Cambria MS ranks #2,397 of 2,846 schools in PA.
What is Penn Cambria MS's MySchoolScout rating?
Penn Cambria MS has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.3 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 Penn Cambria MS?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Penn Cambria MS has 45% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 67% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Penn Cambria MS a charter school?
No, Penn Cambria MS is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Penn Cambria MS a Title I school?
No, Penn Cambria MS is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Penn Cambria MS?
50.2% of students at Penn Cambria 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 – 8th
- Enrollment
- 474
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 33
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Town
- County
- Cambria County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 21.5%
- Phone
- (814) 886-4181
- Area population (ZIP 16641)
- 2,444
- Area average commute
- 25.7 min
- Area median age
- 43
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 16641; 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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