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#2460 of 2,846 schools in PA

Titusville Middle School

Middle School · Titusville Area Sd · Titusville, PA

A Titusville Area Sd middle school where students score 9 points below what's typical for similar communities.

415 Water Street, Titusville, PA 16354

  • Math 26% vs PA 36% (2024)
  • Reading 48% vs PA 53% (2024)
  • 11.5:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress2.5Needs Improvement40%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-3.47 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics4.6Below Average35%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency25.6% (2024 PSSA)
Reading/ELA Proficiency47.7% (2024 PSSA)
Math vs. State Avg-12.2 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-5.8 pts
Overall Proficiency37% (2024 PSSA, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)46% (model expectation from 2024 PSSA)
vs. Expected-9.2 pts
Adjusted Percentile27th
Resources & Environment6.4Average25%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio11.5:1
District spending per student$17,753
Chronic Absenteeism29%

Students at Titusville Middle School score 37% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 46%).

How we calculate scores →

2024 PSSA proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. PA average.

Math Proficiency26%(2024 PSSA)
School
State
36%(2024 PSSA)
ELA Proficiency48%(2024 PSSA)
School
State
53%(2024 PSSA)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 42 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 37% recently.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
81%
ELA
77%
2010
Math
81%
ELA
74%
2011
Math
79%
ELA
70%
2012
Math
71%
ELA
64%
2013
Math
68%
ELA
65%
2014
Math
24%
ELA
57%
2015
Math
29%
ELA
58%
2016
Math
26%
ELA
54%
2017
Math
25%
ELA
55%
2018
Math
26%
ELA
60%
2019
Math
26%
ELA
60%
2020*
Math
19%
ELA
50%
2021*
Math
19%
ELA
50%
2022
Math
14%
ELA
37%
2024
Math
26%
ELA
48%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 38% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 57% (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 score

Free/reduced lunch

69.1%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Titusville Middle School 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 70Very Walkable
  • Bike 30Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: Average584/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Titusville), 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

$45,642

Median home value

$97,400

Median rent

$636/mo

College educated

16.5%

Homeownership

70.8%

Poverty rate

18%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 16354; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

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.

Titusville Area Sd

Schools in district
6
Rank in district
#6 of 6
District spending per student
$17,753NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
27.2%Census SAIPE · 2024

Titusville Middle School is listed in Titusville Area SD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Titusville Middle School

Titusville Middle School is a public middle school in Titusville, PA, part of Titusville Area Sd, serving approximately 424 students in grades 6th-8th with a 11.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.2 out of 10 and ranks #2,460 of 2,846 schools in PA. State assessment records show 38% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 57% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Titusville Middle School

What grades does Titusville Middle School serve?

Titusville Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.

How many students attend Titusville Middle School?

Titusville Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 424 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Titusville Middle School?

The student-teacher ratio at Titusville Middle School is 11.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Titusville Middle School rank in PA?

Titusville Middle School ranks #2,460 of 2,846 schools in PA.

What is Titusville Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?

Titusville Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.2 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 Titusville Middle School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Titusville Middle School has 38% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 57% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Titusville Middle School a charter school?

No, Titusville Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Titusville Middle School a Title I school?

No, Titusville Middle School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Titusville Middle School?

69.1% of students at Titusville Middle School 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
424
Student-Teacher Ratio
11.5:1
Teachers (FTE)
37
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Town
County
Crawford County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
29.0%
Area population (ZIP 16354)
10,120
Area average commute
24 min
Area median age
46.6
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 16354; 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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