Centre Learning Community Charter School

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Centre Learning Community Charter School ranks 160 th of 891 Pennsylvania middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Centre Learning Community Charter School is a public charter middle school located in State College, Pennsylvania, serving grades 5-8 with a total enrollment of 75 students. The school is part of the Centre Learning Community Charter School District, which is ranked 75 out of 610 districts in Pennsylvania and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Centre Learning Community Charter School consistently outperforms the state average on PSSA (Pennsylvania System of School Assessment) tests across all grade levels and subject areas. In the 2023-2024 school year, the school had significantly higher proficiency rates compared to the state in Math (50.8% vs. 40.4%), Science (63.2% vs. 65.8%), and English Language Arts (68.3% vs. 53%). The school also has a very low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 7.9 to 10.1 over the past three school years, which is significantly lower than the nearby public schools, such as Huntingdon Area Middle School and Bellefonte Area Middle School, which have ratios between 11.2 and 13.2.

The school's spending per student has increased significantly over the past few years, from $17,535 in 2019-2020 to $27,308 in 2021-2022, which is higher than the nearby public schools, such as Mount Nittany Middle School and Park Forest Middle School, which have spending per student ranging from $12,928 to $21,999. This suggests that Centre Learning Community Charter School is providing a more resource-intensive and personalized educational experience for its students.

Detail:

Public, Charter 5-8

2643 W College Ave
State College, PA 16801

(814) 861-7980

District: Centre Learning Community Charter School

SchoolDigger Rank:
160^th of 891 Pennsylvania Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $27,308

Student/teacher ratio: 9.7

Number of students: 67

Racial breakdown:

White:

95.5%

Hispanic:

3.0%

American Indian:

1.5%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 35.8%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Centre Learning Community Charter School ranks better than 82% of middle schools in Pennsylvania. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 78.02. (See more...)

The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (95.5%), Hispanic (3%), American Indian (1.5%). (See more...)

Compare Details 35.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Centre Learning Community Charter School is 9.7. (See more...)

Compare Centre Learning Community Charter School employs 6.8 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Centre Learning Community Charter School is $27,308.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Centre Learning Community Charter School:

SchoolDigger ranks Centre Learning Community Charter School 160^th of 891 Pennsylvania public middle schools. (See Centre Learning Community Charter School in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Centre Learning Community Charter School:

SchoolDigger ranks Centre Learning Community Charter School 75^th of 610 Pennsylvania school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Centre Learning Community Charter School

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Rank History for all students at Centre Learning Community Charter School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	PA State Percentile
2003	65.85	254^th	643	60.5%
2004	61.24	314^th	663	52.6%
2005	36.48	514^th	687	25.2%
2006	35.55	553^rd	736	24.9%
2007	61.68	332^nd	749	55.7%
2008	60.33	349^th	753	53.7%
2009	66.12	275^th	770	64.3%
2010	53.18	472^nd	805	41.4%
2011	53.50	480^th	825	41.8%
2012	58.54	427^th	834	48.8%
2015	72.93	210^th	835	74.9%
2016	75.20	198^th	870	77.2%
2017	68.38	262^nd	877	70.1%
2018	58.61	394^th	861	54.2%
2019	61.01	379^th	891	57.5%
2021	73.80	165^th	797	79.3%
2022	80.22	138^th	883	84.4%
2023	81.38	135^th	893	84.9%
2024	78.02	160^th	891	82.0%

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Rank History for Male students at Centre Learning Community Charter School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	81.33	123^rd	870	85.9%

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Rank History for White students at Centre Learning Community Charter School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	69.52	167^th	681	75.5%
2024	62.31	219^th	673	67.5%

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Data source: test scores: Pennsylvania Dept of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Pennsylvania Dept of Education

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Enrollment information for Centre Learning Community Charter School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1999	44	0	3	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	48
2000	67	1	3	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	72
2001	86	4	1	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	92
2002	90	4	0	6	0	n/a	n/a	0	100
2003	90	4	0	6	0	n/a	n/a	0	100
2004	85	3	3	6	1	n/a	n/a	0	98
2005	80	1	2	7	2	n/a	n/a	0	92
2006	81	3	2	7	2	n/a	n/a	0	95
2007	87	3	2	6	2	n/a	n/a	0	100
2008	86	1	2	6	0	n/a	n/a	3	98
2009	94	1	1	2	0	n/a	n/a	3	101
2010	98	0	1	2	0	n/a	n/a	1	102
2011	91	1	1	1	0	0	0	0	94
2012	87	5	1	1	0	0	0	0	94
2013	95	5	1	2	0	0	0	0	103
2014	97	3	0	2	0	0	0	0	102
2015	94	2	0	2	0	0	0	0	98
2016	96	1	1	1	0	0	0	0	99
2017	89	3	3	1	0	0	3	0	99
2018	82	4	3	1	0	1	1	0	92
2019	76	2	2	4	0	1	3	0	88
2020	67	3	3	3	0	1	2	0	79
2021	59	2	1	3	0	0	2	0	67
2022	52	4	2	2	0	0	3	0	63
2023	67	1	2	4	0	0	1	0	75
2024	64	0	0	2	1	0	0	0	67

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Centre Learning Community Charter School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1999	48	2.0	24.0	n/a
2000	72	3.3	21.8	0
2001	92	4.3	21.4	0
2002	100	11.0	9.1	18
2003	100	11.0	9.1	18
2004	98	7.2	13.6	0
2005	92	6.0	15.3	19.6
2006	95	7.1	13.4	34.7
2007	100	7.5	13.3	n/a
2008	98	13.8	7.1	n/a
2009	101	10.3	9.7	n/a
2010	102	9.6	10.5	30.7
2011	94	9.3	10.1	31.9
2012	94	7.8	11.9	29.8
2013	103	8.9	11.5	23.3
2014	102	9.2	11.0	24.5
2015	98	9.0	10.8	18.4
2016	99	9.0	11.0	16.2
2017	99	9.2	10.6	n/a
2018	92	9.7	9.4	n/a
2019	88	10.0	8.7	33
2020	79	9.1	8.6	n/a
2021	67	8.3	7.9	26.9
2022	63	7.5	8.3	25.4
2023	75	7.3	10.1	28
2024	67	6.8	9.7	35.8

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Centre Learning Community Charter School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1999	48	2.0	24.0	n/a
2000	72	3.3	21.8	0
2001	92	4.3	21.4	0
2002	100	11.0	9.1	18
2003	100	11.0	9.1	18
2004	98	7.2	13.6	0
2005	92	6.0	15.3	19.6
2006	95	7.1	13.4	34.7
2007	100	7.5	13.3	n/a
2008	98	13.8	7.1	n/a
2009	101	10.3	9.7	n/a
2010	102	9.6	10.5	30.7
2011	94	9.3	10.1	31.9
2012	94	7.8	11.9	29.8
2013	103	8.9	11.5	23.3
2014	102	9.2	11.0	24.5
2015	98	9.0	10.8	18.4
2016	99	9.0	11.0	16.2
2017	99	9.2	10.6	n/a
2018	92	9.7	9.4	n/a
2019	88	10.0	8.7	33
2020	79	9.1	8.6	n/a
2021	67	8.3	7.9	26.9
2022	63	7.5	8.3	25.4
2023	75	7.3	10.1	28
2024	67	6.8	9.7	35.8

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Centre Learning Community Charter School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$00 (NaN)	$00 (NaN)	$00
2020	$359 (2.0%)	$17,176 (98.0%)	$17,535
2021	$1,873 (8.1%)	$21,123 (91.9%)	$22,996
2022	$494 (1.8%)	$26,814 (98.2%)	$27,308

Data source: Pennsylvania Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Centre Learning Community Charter School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 379^th of 891 Middle schools	Ranks 135^th of 893 Middle schools	27.4%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
5th Grade Math (Centre Learning Community Charter School)	42.9	50	7.1%
5th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)	43	35.5	7.5%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Centre Learning Community Charter School)	57.1	50	7.1%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)	58.5	53.6	4.9%
6th Grade Math (Centre Learning Community Charter School)	23.1	52	28.9%
6th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)	39	36.4	2.6%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Centre Learning Community Charter School)	61.6	64	2.4%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)	63	55.6	7.4%
7th Grade Math (Centre Learning Community Charter School)	47.6	45	2.6%
7th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)	38.2	33.2	5%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Centre Learning Community Charter School)	71.5	65	6.5%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)	60.5	54.5	6%
8th Grade Math (Centre Learning Community Charter School)	31.8	37.5	5.7%
8th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)	32.2	26	6.2%
8th Grade Science (Centre Learning Community Charter School)	63.6	75	11.4%
8th Grade Science (Pennsylvania)	58.2	57	1.2%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Centre Learning Community Charter School)	63.6	81.3	17.7%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)	57.9	52.8	5.1%
All Grades Math (Centre Learning Community Charter School)	34.9	45.4	10.5%
All Grades Math (Pennsylvania)	42.4	39.3	3.1%
All Grades Science (Centre Learning Community Charter School)	63.6	75	11.4%
All Grades Science (Pennsylvania)	68	65.6	2.4%
All Grades English Language Arts (Centre Learning Community Charter School)	63.9	69.7	5.8%
All Grades English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)	60.9	53.8	7.1%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	88	75	14.8%
African American	2	1	50%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	2	2
Hispanic	4	4
Pacific Islander	1	0	100%
White	76	67	11.8%
Two or More Races	3	1	66.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	33%	28%	5%

Schools Near Centre Learning Community Charter School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				PSSA Math (2024)				PSSA Science (2024)		PSSA English Language Arts (2024)				Per Pupil Expenditures (2022)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	PSSA Math 6th Grade	PSSA Math 7th Grade	PSSA Math 8th Grade	PSSA Math All Grades	PSSA Science 8th Grade	PSSA Science All Grades	PSSA English Language Arts 6th Grade	PSSA English Language Arts 7th Grade	PSSA English Language Arts 8th Grade	PSSA English Language Arts All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Centre Learning Community Charter School	Public, Charter	5-8	2643 W College Ave	State College	16801	Centre County	Centre Learning Community Charter School	Yes	No	No	No	(814) 861-7980	67	7	9.7	35.8%	64 (95.5%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (3.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	78	160^th of 891 public middle schools	82.0%		81.4	135^th of 893 public middle schools	84.9%	25		46.4	42.2	50.8	63.2	63.2		60.7	63.2	68.3	$27,308	$494	$26,814
Park Forest Middle School	Public	6-8	2180 School Dr	State College	16803	Centre County	State College Area School District	No	No	No	No	(814) 272-8217	808	60	13.3	15.3%	629 (77.8%)	15 (1.9%)	26 (3.2%)	84 (10.4%)	3 (0.4%)	2 (0.2%)	49 (6.1%)	93.7	39^th of 891 public middle schools	95.6%		91.2	51^st of 893 public middle schools	94.3%	12	56.0	63.2	59.6	59.5	82.6	82.6	79.5	80.8	79.8	80.0	$21,402	$463	$20,939
Mount Nittany Middle School	Public	6-8	656 Brandywine Dr	State College	16801	Centre County	State College Area School District	No	No	No	No	(814) 466-5133	712	63	11.2	23.0%	551 (77.4%)	19 (2.7%)	30 (4.2%)	51 (7.2%)	1 (0.1%)	2 (0.3%)	58 (8.1%)	89.7	65^th of 891 public middle schools	92.7%		88.7	74^th of 893 public middle schools	91.7%	9	57.6	55.6	46.8	53.1	76.0	76.0	76.6	77.2	70.1	74.5	$21,999	$511	$21,488
Bellefonte Area Middle School	Public	6-8	100 N School St	Bellefonte	16823	Centre County	Bellefonte Area School District	No	No	No	No	(814) 355-5466	617	48	12.8	34.5%	569 (92.2%)	7 (1.1%)	18 (2.9%)	1 (0.2%)	3 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	19 (3.1%)	71.2	235^th of 891 public middle schools	73.6%		73.2	216^th of 893 public middle schools	75.8%	19	43.5	44.7	34.9	40.9	70.6	70.6	53.6	59.4	57.8	56.5	$12,928	$00	$12,928
Huntingdon Area Middle School	Public	6-8	2500 Cassady Ave	Huntingdon	16652	Huntingdon County	Huntingdon Area School District	No	No	No	No	(814) 643-2900	376	36	10.5	55.6%	341 (90.7%)	7 (1.9%)	6 (1.6%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	20 (5.3%)	67.7	274^th of 891 public middle schools	69.2%		65.5	296^th of 893 public middle schools	66.9%	22	35.0	39.0	35.0	36.4	75.2	75.2	56.4	54.9	54.7	55.4	$18,952	$3,244	$15,708

Frequently Asked Questions about Centre Learning Community Charter School

How many students attend Centre Learning Community Charter School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 67 students attended Centre Learning Community Charter School.

Is Centre Learning Community Charter School a good school?

Centre Learning Community Charter School ranks 160^th of 891 Pennsylvania middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

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What is the racial makeup of Centre Learning Community Charter School?

Students at Centre Learning Community Charter School are 96% White, 3% Hispanic, 1% American Indian.

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