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Tamaqua Area MS
Middle School · Tamaqua Area Sd · Tamaqua, PA
A Tamaqua Area Sd middle school where students score 12 points below what's typical for similar communities.
502 Penn Street, Tamaqua, PA 18252
- Math 31% vs PA 36% (2024)
- Reading 44% vs PA 53% (2024)
- 13.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Tamaqua Area MS score 37% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 49%).
2024 PSSA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. PA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 39 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 37% recently.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 43% (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 36 test records from PA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
60.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Tamaqua 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 26Car-Dependent
- Bike 13Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,055/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Tamaqua), 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
$61,020
Median home value
$153,000
Median rent
$922/mo
College educated
19.5%
Homeownership
68.6%
Poverty rate
18.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 18252; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
1 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New England Valley MennonitePrivate · tuition | 5.6 | 1–10 | 0.9 mi | 35 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Tamaqua Area Sd
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #4 of 4
- District spending per student
- $14,838NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 17.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
Tamaqua Area MS is listed in Tamaqua Area SD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Tamaqua Area MS
Tamaqua Area MS is a public middle school in Tamaqua, PA, part of Tamaqua Area Sd, serving approximately 467 students in grades 6th-8th with a 13.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.8 out of 10 and ranks #2,591 of 2,846 schools in PA. State assessment records show 43% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 58% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Tamaqua Area MS
What grades does Tamaqua Area MS serve?
Tamaqua Area MS serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Tamaqua Area MS?
Tamaqua Area MS has an enrollment of approximately 467 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Tamaqua Area MS?
The student-teacher ratio at Tamaqua Area MS is 13.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Tamaqua Area MS rank in PA?
Tamaqua Area MS ranks #2,591 of 2,846 schools in PA.
What is Tamaqua Area MS's MySchoolScout rating?
Tamaqua Area MS has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.8 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 Tamaqua Area MS?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Tamaqua Area MS has 43% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 58% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Tamaqua Area MS a charter school?
No, Tamaqua Area MS is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Tamaqua Area MS a Title I school?
No, Tamaqua Area MS is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Tamaqua Area MS?
60.8% of students at Tamaqua 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
- 467
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 34
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Schuylkill County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 19.7%
- Phone
- (570) 668-1210
- Area population (ZIP 18252)
- 11,065
- Area average commute
- 27.1 min
- Area median age
- 43.2
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 18252; 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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