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Juniata Gap Elementary School

3365 Juniata Gap Road
Altoona, PA 16601
5/
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Bottom 50%
Serving 553 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Juniata Gap Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 42% (which is higher 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 16:1 is higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 38% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 553 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 16%
  • : Bottom 50% in PA
  • : 42% (Top 50%)
  • : 50% (Btm 50%)
  • : 80-84% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
Juniata Gap Elementary School's student population of 553 students has declined by 19% over five school years.
The teacher population of 35 teachers has declined by 12% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
553 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
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Students by Grade
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<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
Juniata Gap Elementary 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 Juniata Gap Elementary School is 0.29, 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.
This School
State Level (PA)
#1609 out of 2733 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Juniata Gap Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
42%
36%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Juniata Gap Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
50%
55%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Juniata Gap Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
80-84%
57%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Juniata Gap Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
13:1
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American Indian
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Asian
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5%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Juniata Gap Elementary School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2011-12 school year data.
Hispanic
2%
14%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Juniata Gap Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
8%
14%
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White
84%
62%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Juniata Gap Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Juniata Gap Elementary School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Juniata Gap Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Pennsylvania.
0.29
This chart displays the diversity score of Juniata Gap Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
63%
54%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Juniata Gap Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
2%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Juniata Gap Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What is Juniata Gap Elementary School's ranking?
Juniata Gap Elementary School is ranked #1609 out of 2,733 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What schools are Juniata Gap Elementary School often compared to?
Juniata Gap Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Juniata Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
42% 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 Juniata Gap Elementary School?
553 students attend Juniata Gap Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
84% of Juniata Gap Elementary School students are White, 8% of students are Black, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Juniata Gap Elementary School?
Juniata Gap Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Juniata Gap Elementary School offer ?
Juniata Gap Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Juniata Gap Elementary School part of?
Juniata Gap Elementary School is part of Altoona Area School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 553 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 16%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 42% (Top 50%)
  • : 50% (Btm 50%)
  • : 80-84% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

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