Serving 467 students in grades 6-8, Ambridge Area Middle 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 10% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 48% (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 30% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 38% (majority Black).
Ambridge Area Middle 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 Ambridge Area Middle School is 0.48, 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?
10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% PA state average), while 48% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
How many students attend Ambridge Area Middle School?
467 students attend Ambridge Area Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
70% of Ambridge Area Middle School students are White, 17% of students are Black, 7% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ambridge Area Middle School?
Ambridge Area Middle School has a student ration of 13:1, which is equal to the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Ambridge Area Middle School offer ?
Ambridge Area Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Ambridge Area Middle School part of?
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Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
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