Serving 448 students in grades 5-8, Catasauqua 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 22% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 39% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Catasauqua 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 Catasauqua Middle School is 0.63, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.58. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Catasauqua Middle School is ranked #2150 out of 2,733 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
22% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% PA state average), while 39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
How many students attend Catasauqua Middle School?
448 students attend Catasauqua Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
46% of Catasauqua Middle School students are White, 39% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Black, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Catasauqua Middle School?
Catasauqua Middle School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Catasauqua Middle School offer ?
Catasauqua Middle School offers enrollment in grades 5-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Catasauqua Middle School part of?
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Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
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