Very Good
#847 of 2,846 schools in PA
Top 30% in state
Tussey Mountain MS
Middle School · Tussey Mountain Sd · Saxton, PA
A Tussey Mountain Sd middle school serving grades 5th – 8th.
199 Front St, Saxton, PA 16678
- Math 23% vs PA 37% (2024)
- Reading 46% vs PA 53% (2024)
- 12.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Tussey Mountain MS score 35% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 33%).
2024 PSSA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. PA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency has held near 35% across the 8-year record (2017–2024).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 22% (multi-year average, 2017-2024) · reading/ELA 50% (multi-year average, 2017-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 22 test records from PA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
100.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Tussey Mountain 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 16Car-Dependent
- Bike 26Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Average383/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Saxton), 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
$59,769
Median home value
$140,600
Median rent
$641/mo
College educated
20%
Homeownership
78.9%
Poverty rate
13.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 16678; 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.
Tussey Mountain Sd
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #2 of 3
- District spending per student
- $18,140NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 13.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Tussey Mountain MS is listed in Tussey Mountain SD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Tussey Mountain MS
Tussey Mountain MS is a public middle school in Saxton, PA, part of Tussey Mountain Sd, serving approximately 257 students in grades 5th-8th with a 12.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.4 out of 10 and ranks #847 of 2,846 schools in PA. State assessment records show 22% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2017-2024) and 50% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2017-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Tussey Mountain MS
What grades does Tussey Mountain MS serve?
Tussey Mountain MS serves students in grades 5th through 8th.
How many students attend Tussey Mountain MS?
Tussey Mountain MS has an enrollment of approximately 257 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Tussey Mountain MS?
The student-teacher ratio at Tussey Mountain MS is 12.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Tussey Mountain MS rank in PA?
Tussey Mountain MS ranks #847 of 2,846 schools in PA.
What is Tussey Mountain MS's MySchoolScout rating?
Tussey Mountain MS has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.4 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 Tussey Mountain MS?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Tussey Mountain MS has 22% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2017-2024) and 50% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2017-2024).
Is Tussey Mountain MS a charter school?
No, Tussey Mountain MS is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Tussey Mountain MS a Title I school?
No, Tussey Mountain MS is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Tussey Mountain MS?
100.4% of students at Tussey Mountain 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
- 257
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 21
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Bedford County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 21.8%
- Phone
- (814) 635-2975
- Area population (ZIP 16678)
- 2,461
- Area average commute
- 39.4 min
- Area median age
- 46.8
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 16678; 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, 2017-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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