Below Average
#2168 of 2,846 schools in PA
Schuylkill Haven MS
Middle School · Schuylkill Haven Area Sd · Schuylkill Haven, PA
A Schuylkill Haven Area Sd middle school where students score 15 points below what's typical for similar communities.
120 Haven Street, Schuylkill Haven, PA 17972
- Math 32% vs PA 39% (2024)
- Reading 43% vs PA 53% (2024)
- 13.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Schuylkill Haven MS score 38% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 52%).
2024 PSSA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. PA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 40 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 38% recently.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 45% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 59% (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 scoreFree/reduced lunch
53%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Schuylkill Haven 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 65Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 37Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated950/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Schuylkill Haven), 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
$67,998
Median home value
$165,800
Median rent
$901/mo
College educated
21.1%
Homeownership
74.3%
Poverty rate
5.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 17972; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gillingham Charter SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 6.6 | K–12 | 3.6 mi | 250 | Compare → |
| Lengel MSEnrollment path unverified | 4.9 | 5–8 | 4.0 mi | 682 | Compare → |
| Blue Mountain MSEnrollment path unverified | 5.2 | 6–8 | 4.7 mi | 571 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Schuylkill Haven Area Sd
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #3 of 3
- District spending per student
- $17,060NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 11.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
Schuylkill Haven MS is listed in Schuylkill Haven Area SD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Schuylkill Haven MS
Schuylkill Haven MS is a public middle school in Schuylkill Haven, PA, part of Schuylkill Haven Area Sd, serving approximately 264 students in grades 5th-7th with a 13.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.9 out of 10 and ranks #2,168 of 2,846 schools in PA. State assessment records show 45% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 59% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Schuylkill Haven MS
What grades does Schuylkill Haven MS serve?
Schuylkill Haven MS serves students in grades 5th through 7th.
How many students attend Schuylkill Haven MS?
Schuylkill Haven MS has an enrollment of approximately 264 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Schuylkill Haven MS?
The student-teacher ratio at Schuylkill Haven MS is 13.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Schuylkill Haven MS rank in PA?
Schuylkill Haven MS ranks #2,168 of 2,846 schools in PA.
What is Schuylkill Haven MS's MySchoolScout rating?
Schuylkill Haven MS has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.9 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 Schuylkill Haven MS?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Schuylkill Haven MS has 45% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 59% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Schuylkill Haven MS a charter school?
No, Schuylkill Haven MS is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Schuylkill Haven MS a Title I school?
No, Schuylkill Haven MS is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Schuylkill Haven MS?
53.0% of students at Schuylkill Haven 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 – 7th
- Enrollment
- 264
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 20
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Town
- County
- Schuylkill County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 13.6%
- Phone
- (570) 385-6708
- Area population (ZIP 17972)
- 11,294
- Area average commute
- 27.1 min
- Area median age
- 43.3
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 17972; 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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