Serving 447 students in grades 5-8, Pine Grove 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 32% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 58% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 5-8
- Enrollment: 447 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 7%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in PA
- Math Proficiency: 32% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 58% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
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Pine Grove Area Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
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Pine Grove Area Middle School's student population of 447 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 40 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 5-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
447 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
40 teachers
School Calendar
Pine Grove 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 Pine Grove Area Middle School is 0.13, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1547 out of 2733 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
58%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
57%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
5%
Hispanic
2%
15%
Black
1%
14%
White
93%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
40%
60%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions What is Pine Grove Area Middle School's ranking?
Pine Grove Area Middle School is ranked #1547 out of 2,733 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What schools are Pine Grove Area Middle School often compared to?
Pine Grove Area Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Schuylkill Haven Middle School, Hegins-hubley Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
32% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% PA state average), while 58% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
How many students attend Pine Grove Area Middle School?
447 students attend Pine Grove Area Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of Pine Grove Area Middle School students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Pine Grove Area Middle School?
Pine Grove Area Middle School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Pine Grove Area Middle School offer ?
Pine Grove Area Middle School offers enrollment in grades 5-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Pine Grove Area Middle School part of?
Pine Grove Area Middle School is part of Pine Grove Area School District.
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