Serving 735 students in grades 6-8, Nitschmann 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 25% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 52% (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 51% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 6-8
Enrollment: 735 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
Minority Enrollment: 51%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50% in PA
Math Proficiency
: 25% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 52% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 46% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Nitschmann 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 Nitschmann Middle School is 0.64, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. 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 52% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
How many students attend Nitschmann Middle School?
735 students attend Nitschmann Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
49% of Nitschmann Middle School students are White, 33% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Black, 4% of students are Asian, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Nitschmann Middle School?
Nitschmann Middle School has a student ration of 13:1, which is equal to the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Nitschmann Middle School offer ?
Nitschmann Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Nitschmann Middle School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 6-8
Enrollment: 735 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
Minority Enrollment: 51%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 25% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 52% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 46% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
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