Serving 1,727 students in grades 6-8, Altoona Area Jr High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 38% (majority Black).
Altoona Area Jr High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,733 schools in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Altoona Area Jr High School is 0.30, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.58. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% PA state average), while 50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
How many students attend Altoona Area Jr High School?
1,727 students attend Altoona Area Jr High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
83% of Altoona Area Jr High School students are White, 11% of students are Black, 3% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Altoona Area Jr High School?
Altoona Area Jr High School has a student ration of 13:1, which is equal to the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Altoona Area Jr High School offer ?
Altoona Area Jr High School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Altoona Area Jr High School part of?
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