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Union Area MS
Middle School · Union Area Sd · New Castle, PA
An Union Area Sd middle school where students score 15 points above what's typical for similar communities.
2106 Camden Ave, New Castle, PA 16101
- Math 37% vs PA 36% (2024)
- Reading 59% vs PA 53% (2024)
- 14.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Union Area MS score 48% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 33%).
2024 PSSA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. PA average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 6 points since 2020, reaching 48% in 2024.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 47% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 63% (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
100%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Union Area MS sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 15Car-Dependent
- Bike 24Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,139/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (New Castle), 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
$50,481
Median home value
$109,600
Median rent
$706/mo
College educated
18.1%
Homeownership
68.9%
Poverty rate
17%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 16101; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
2 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Castle JhsEnrollment path unverified | 3.1 | 6–8 | 2.3 mi | 681 | Compare → |
| Mohawk JhsEnrollment path unverified | 6.8 | 6–8 | 3.8 mi | 341 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Union Area Sd
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #3 of 3
- District spending per student
- $17,621NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 20.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
Union Area MS is listed in Union Area SD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Union Area MS
Union Area MS is a public middle school in New Castle, PA, part of Union Area Sd, serving approximately 161 students in grades 6th-8th with a 14.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.4 out of 10 and ranks #1,443 of 2,846 schools in PA. State assessment records show 47% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 63% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Union Area MS
What grades does Union Area MS serve?
Union Area MS serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Union Area MS?
Union Area MS has an enrollment of approximately 161 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Union Area MS?
The student-teacher ratio at Union Area MS is 14.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Union Area MS rank in PA?
Union Area MS ranks #1,443 of 2,846 schools in PA.
What is Union Area MS's MySchoolScout rating?
Union Area MS has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.4 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 Union Area MS?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Union Area MS has 47% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 63% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Union Area MS a charter school?
No, Union Area MS is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Union Area MS a Title I school?
No, Union Area MS is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Union Area MS?
100.0% of students at Union 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
- 161
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 11
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Town
- County
- Lawrence County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 20.5%
- Phone
- (724) 658-4501
- Area population (ZIP 16101)
- 30,960
- Area average commute
- 21.6 min
- Area median age
- 43.8
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 16101; 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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