Excellent
#398 of 2,846 schools in PA
Top 14% in state
Wattsburg Area MS
Middle School · Wattsburg Area Sd · Erie, PA
A Wattsburg Area Sd middle school where students score 7 points above what's typical for similar communities.
10774 Wattsburg Rd, Erie, PA 16509
- Math 48% vs PA 37% (2024)
- Reading 63% vs PA 53% (2024)
- 12:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Wattsburg Area MS score 56% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 49%).
2024 PSSA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. PA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 11 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 56% recently.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 46% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 65% (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 38 test records from PA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
62%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Wattsburg 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 4Car-Dependent
- Bike 22Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,326/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Erie), 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
$68,880
Median home value
$207,500
Median rent
$1,074/mo
College educated
36.9%
Homeownership
71.1%
Poverty rate
11.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 16509; 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.
Wattsburg Area Sd
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #2 of 3
- District spending per student
- $19,345NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 9.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
Wattsburg Area MS is listed in Wattsburg Area SD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Wattsburg Area MS
Wattsburg Area MS is a public middle school in Erie, PA, part of Wattsburg Area Sd, serving approximately 395 students in grades 5th-8th with a 12:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.2 out of 10 and ranks #398 of 2,846 schools in PA. State assessment records show 46% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 65% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Wattsburg Area MS
What grades does Wattsburg Area MS serve?
Wattsburg Area MS serves students in grades 5th through 8th.
How many students attend Wattsburg Area MS?
Wattsburg Area MS has an enrollment of approximately 395 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Wattsburg Area MS?
The student-teacher ratio at Wattsburg Area MS is 12:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Wattsburg Area MS rank in PA?
Wattsburg Area MS ranks #398 of 2,846 schools in PA.
What is Wattsburg Area MS's MySchoolScout rating?
Wattsburg Area MS has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.2 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 Wattsburg Area MS?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Wattsburg Area MS has 46% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 65% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Wattsburg Area MS a charter school?
No, Wattsburg Area MS is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Wattsburg Area MS a Title I school?
No, Wattsburg Area MS is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Wattsburg Area MS?
62.0% of students at Wattsburg 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
- 5th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 395
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 33
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Erie County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 15.2%
- Phone
- (814) 824-3400
- Area population (ZIP 16509)
- 28,133
- Area average commute
- 16.1 min
- Area median age
- 42.7
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 16509; 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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