Very Good
#911 of 2,846 schools in PA
Top 32% in state
Philipsburg-osceola Area MS
Middle School · Philipsburg-osceola Area Sd · Philipsburg, PA
A Philipsburg-osceola Area Sd middle school where students score 6 points below what's typical for similar communities.
200 Short St Suite A, Philipsburg, PA 16866
- Math 36% vs PA 36% (2024)
- Reading 58% vs PA 53% (2024)
- 12.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Philipsburg-osceola Area MS score 47% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 52%).
2024 PSSA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. PA average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 12-year record (2013–2024), then recovered 12 points since 2020, reaching 47% in 2024.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 36% (multi-year average, 2013-2024) · reading/ELA 53% (multi-year average, 2013-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 28 test records from PA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
53.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Philipsburg-osceola Area 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 29Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$48,580
Median home value
$136,900
Median rent
$681/mo
College educated
16.9%
Homeownership
66.5%
Poverty rate
17%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 16866; 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.
Philipsburg-osceola Area Sd
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #3 of 4
- District spending per student
- $20,129NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 15.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
Philipsburg-osceola Area MS is listed in Philipsburg-Osceola Area SD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Philipsburg-osceola Area MS
Philipsburg-osceola Area MS is a public middle school in Philipsburg, PA, part of Philipsburg-osceola Area Sd, serving approximately 373 students in grades 6th-8th with a 12.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 out of 10 and ranks #911 of 2,846 schools in PA. State assessment records show 36% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2024) and 53% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Philipsburg-osceola Area MS
What grades does Philipsburg-osceola Area MS serve?
Philipsburg-osceola Area MS serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Philipsburg-osceola Area MS?
Philipsburg-osceola Area MS has an enrollment of approximately 373 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Philipsburg-osceola Area MS?
The student-teacher ratio at Philipsburg-osceola Area MS is 12.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Philipsburg-osceola Area MS rank in PA?
Philipsburg-osceola Area MS ranks #911 of 2,846 schools in PA.
What is Philipsburg-osceola Area MS's MySchoolScout rating?
Philipsburg-osceola Area 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 Philipsburg-osceola Area MS?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Philipsburg-osceola Area MS has 36% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2024) and 53% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2024).
Is Philipsburg-osceola Area MS a charter school?
No, Philipsburg-osceola Area MS is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Philipsburg-osceola Area MS a Title I school?
No, Philipsburg-osceola Area MS is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Philipsburg-osceola Area MS?
53.1% of students at Philipsburg-osceola Area 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
- 373
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 29
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Town
- County
- Clearfield County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 24.9%
- Phone
- (814) 342-4906
- Area population (ZIP 16866)
- 8,924
- Area average commute
- 28.3 min
- Area median age
- 45.3
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 16866; 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, 2013-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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