Is Cambria Heights Middle School a good school?

Cambria Heights Middle School ranks 174 th of 891 Pennsylvania middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Cambria Heights Middle School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 284 students attended Cambria Heights Middle School.

What is the racial makeup of Cambria Heights Middle School?

Students at Cambria Heights Middle School are 95% White, 2% Two or more races, 1% Hispanic.

What high school do graduates of Cambria Heights Middle School attend?

Students who attend Cambria Heights Middle School usually go on to attend Cambria Heights Senior High School

Cambria Heights Middle School

Summary:

Cambria Heights Middle School is a public middle school located in Patton, Pennsylvania, serving grades 6-8 with a total enrollment of 306 students. The school is part of the Cambria Heights School District, which is ranked 145 out of 610 school districts in Pennsylvania and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Cambria Heights Middle School has consistently performed well on PSSA (Pennsylvania System of School Assessment) tests, with higher proficiency rates compared to the state average in several subject areas. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, the school's proficiency rates were 67.8% in English Language Arts (vs. 53% state average), 75.8% in Science (vs. 65.8% state average), and 39% in Math (vs. 40.4% state average). The school has also shown strong performance among specific student subgroups, ranking 112 out of 877 Pennsylvania middle schools for low socioeconomic status students and 196 out of 673 for white students, both with a 4-star rating. Additionally, Cambria Heights Middle School has maintained relatively low dropout rates, with a 0.0% rate in the 2022-2023 school year, compared to the state average of 1.6%.

When compared to nearby middle schools, such as Hollidaysburg Area Junior High School, Bellwood Antis Middle School, and Altoona Area Junior High School, Cambria Heights Middle School generally outperforms its peers in academic proficiency rates, particularly in English Language Arts and Science. However, in Mathematics, the school's performance is more on par with the surrounding districts. The school's consistent high ratings and performance on standardized tests suggest effective educational practices and a commitment to student success, though the school's performance for disabled students is an area of concern that may require further support and intervention.

Detail:

Public 6-8

414 Glendale Lake Rd
Patton, PA 16668-6803

(814) 674-6290

District: Cambria Heights School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
174^th of 891 Pennsylvania Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $9,637

Students who attend Cambria Heights Middle School usually attend:

High:

Cambria Heights Senior High School

Feeder schools for Cambria Heights Middle School:

Elementary:

Cambria Heights Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio: 9.9

Number of students: 284

Racial breakdown:

White:

95.1%

Two or more races:

2.5%

Hispanic:

1.4%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 53.5%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Cambria Heights Middle School ranks better than 80.5% of middle schools in Pennsylvania. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 77.12. (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 (95.1%), two or more races (2.5%), Hispanic (1.4%). (See more...)

Compare Details 53.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Cambria Heights Middle School is 9.9. (See more...)

Compare Cambria Heights Middle School employs 28.4 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Cambria Heights Middle School is $9,637.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Cambria Heights Middle School:

SchoolDigger ranks Cambria Heights Middle School 174^th of 891 Pennsylvania public middle schools. (See Cambria Heights Middle School in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

Female students:

Disabled students:

Male students:

White students:

Cambria Heights School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Cambria Heights School District 145^th of 610 Pennsylvania school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Cambria Heights Middle School

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Rank History for all students at Cambria Heights Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	PA State Percentile
2003	60.57	298^th	643	53.7%
2004	63.59	292^nd	663	56.0%
2005	77.38	165^th	687	76.0%
2006	71.31	206^th	736	72.0%
2007	73.54	177^th	749	76.4%
2008	81.28	89^th	753	88.2%
2009	77.84	130^th	770	83.1%
2010	72.18	220^th	805	72.7%
2011	76.74	160^th	825	80.6%
2012	80.13	114^th	834	86.3%
2013	78.18	136^th	758	82.1%
2014	71.92	204^th	728	72.0%
2015	62.58	314^th	835	62.4%
2016	60.03	374^th	870	57.0%
2017	67.37	271^st	877	69.1%
2018	67.08	287^th	861	66.7%
2019	66.05	305^th	891	65.8%
2021	51.45	394^th	797	50.6%
2022	72.06	220^th	883	75.1%
2023	77.62	169^th	893	81.1%
2024	77.12	174^th	891	80.5%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Cambria Heights Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	76.90	126^th	874	85.6%
2024	78.90	112^th	877	87.2%

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Rank History for Female students at Cambria Heights Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	73.20	199^th	860	76.9%

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Rank History for Disabled students at Cambria Heights Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	52.90	245^th	660	62.9%
2024	42.44	340^th	672	49.4%

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Rank History for Male students at Cambria Heights Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	77.86	152^nd	870	82.5%

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Rank History for White students at Cambria Heights Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	67.57	181^st	681	73.4%
2024	64.60	196^th	673	70.9%

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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 Cambria Heights Middle School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
1988	428	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	428
1989	384	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	384
1990	389	1	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	390
1991	385	1	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	386
1992	381	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	381
1993	404	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	404
1994	372	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	372
1995	342	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	342
1996	342	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	342
1997	324	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	324
1998	337	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	337
1999	326	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	326
2000	419	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	419
2001	393	1	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	395
2002	353	1	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	354
2003	353	1	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	354
2004	350	2	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	353
2005	371	3	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	375
2006	354	3	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	358
2007	375	4	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	379
2008	374	4	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	379
2009	361	4	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	366
2010	339	1	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	341
2011	312	3	0	0	0	1	0	316
2012	328	1	0	1	0	1	1	332
2013	343	2	0	1	0	1	1	348
2014	345	1	0	1	0	0	1	348
2015	332	1	0	1	0	0	2	336
2016	314	0	0	1	0	0	4	319
2017	302	2	0	2	0	0	4	310
2018	293	1	0	2	0	0	2	298
2019	325	1	0	3	0	0	2	331
2020	321	0	0	2	0	1	3	327
2021	317	0	0	1	0	2	5	325
2022	304	0	0	3	1	2	3	313
2023	293	1	0	4	1	1	6	306
2024	270	2	0	4	1	0	7	284

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 Cambria Heights Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	428	19.8	21.6	n/a
1989	384	19.3	19.8	n/a
1990	390	20.6	18.9	0
1991	386	20.0	19.3	n/a
1992	381	20.6	18.4	n/a
1993	404	21.0	19.2	n/a
1994	372	22.0	16.9	n/a
1995	342	21.0	16.3	n/a
1996	342	21.0	16.3	n/a
1997	324	21.0	15.4	n/a
1998	337	21.0	16.0	n/a
1999	326	21.0	15.5	n/a
2000	419	23.0	18.2	26.5
2001	395	23.0	17.2	30.4
2002	354	29.0	12.2	35.6
2003	354	29.0	12.2	35.6
2004	353	29.5	12.0	43.6
2005	375	26.3	14.3	33.6
2006	358	26.3	13.6	38.5
2007	379	26.4	14.4	40.6
2008	379	26.7	14.2	35.6
2009	366	26.5	13.8	39.3
2010	341	24.5	13.8	28.4
2011	316	24.5	12.8	27.2
2012	332	25.5	12.9	38
2013	348	25.5	13.5	35.3
2014	348	25.8	13.4	35.3
2015	336	25.0	13.4	36.9
2016	319	25.0	12.7	38.2
2017	310	25.9	11.9	42.9
2018	298	24.7	12.0	42.3
2019	331	24.7	13.3	45.3
2020	327	24.7	13.2	46.2
2021	325	23.3	13.9	47.1
2022	313	26.3	11.8	42.8
2023	306	26.3	11.6	49
2024	284	28.4	9.9	53.5

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 Cambria Heights Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	428	19.8	21.6	n/a
1989	384	19.3	19.8	n/a
1990	390	20.6	18.9	0
1991	386	20.0	19.3	n/a
1992	381	20.6	18.4	n/a
1993	404	21.0	19.2	n/a
1994	372	22.0	16.9	n/a
1995	342	21.0	16.3	n/a
1996	342	21.0	16.3	n/a
1997	324	21.0	15.4	n/a
1998	337	21.0	16.0	n/a
1999	326	21.0	15.5	n/a
2000	419	23.0	18.2	26.5
2001	395	23.0	17.2	30.4
2002	354	29.0	12.2	35.6
2003	354	29.0	12.2	35.6
2004	353	29.5	12.0	43.6
2005	375	26.3	14.3	33.6
2006	358	26.3	13.6	38.5
2007	379	26.4	14.4	40.6
2008	379	26.7	14.2	35.6
2009	366	26.5	13.8	39.3
2010	341	24.5	13.8	28.4
2011	316	24.5	12.8	27.2
2012	332	25.5	12.9	38
2013	348	25.5	13.5	35.3
2014	348	25.8	13.4	35.3
2015	336	25.0	13.4	36.9
2016	319	25.0	12.7	38.2
2017	310	25.9	11.9	42.9
2018	298	24.7	12.0	42.3
2019	331	24.7	13.3	45.3
2020	327	24.7	13.2	46.2
2021	325	23.3	13.9	47.1
2022	313	26.3	11.8	42.8
2023	306	26.3	11.6	49
2024	284	28.4	9.9	53.5

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 Cambria Heights Middle School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$141 (1.3%)	$10,621 (98.7%)	$10,762
2020	$04 (0.0%)	$17,678 (100.0%)	$17,681
2021	$11 (0.1%)	$15,871 (99.9%)	$15,882
2022	$313 (3.2%)	$9,324 (96.8%)	$9,637

Data source: Pennsylvania Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Cambria Heights Middle School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 305^th of 891 Middle schools	Ranks 169^th of 893 Middle schools	15.3%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
6th Grade Math (Cambria Heights Middle School)	32.2	39.4	7.2%
6th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)	39	36.4	2.6%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Cambria Heights Middle School)	84.3	74.4	9.9%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)	63	55.6	7.4%
7th Grade Math (Cambria Heights Middle School)	29.3	35.4	6.1%
7th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)	38.2	33.2	5%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Cambria Heights Middle School)	75.8	74.5	1.3%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)	60.5	54.5	6%
8th Grade Math (Cambria Heights Middle School)	26.4	32.3	5.9%
8th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)	32.2	26	6.2%
8th Grade Science (Cambria Heights Middle School)	66	75.5	9.5%
8th Grade Science (Pennsylvania)	58.2	57	1.2%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Cambria Heights Middle School)	72.6	66	6.6%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)	57.9	52.8	5.1%
All Grades Math (Cambria Heights Middle School)	29.5	35.7	6.2%
All Grades Math (Pennsylvania)	42.4	39.3	3.1%
All Grades Science (Cambria Heights Middle School)	66	75.5	9.5%
All Grades Science (Pennsylvania)	68	65.6	2.4%
All Grades English Language Arts (Cambria Heights Middle School)	77.9	71.5	6.4%
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	331	306	7.6%
African American	1	1
American Indian	0	1
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	3	4	33.3%
Pacific Islander	0	1
White	325	293	9.8%
Two or More Races	2	6	200%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	45.3%	49%	3.7%

Schools Near Cambria Heights Middle 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 5th Grade	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 5th Grade	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
Cambria Heights Middle School	Public	6-8	414 Glendale Lake Rd	Patton	16668	Cambria County	Cambria Heights School District	No	No	No	No	(814) 674-6290	284	28	9.9	53.5%	270 (95.1%)	2 (0.7%)	4 (1.4%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (2.5%)	77.1	174^th of 891 public middle schools	80.5%		77.6	169^th of 893 public middle schools	81.1%	5		43.8	27.4	47.4	39.0	75.8	75.8		58.8	68.3	74.7	67.8	$9,637	$313	$9,324
Northern Cambria Middle School	Public	5-8	601 Joseph St	Northern Cambria	15714	Cambria County	Northern Cambria School District	No	No	No	No	(814) 948-5880	243	24	10.0	100.8%	234 (96.3%)	3 (1.2%)	2 (0.8%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.2%)	62	340^th of 891 public middle schools	61.8%		52.7	440^th of 893 public middle schools	50.7%	100	29.6	25.0	33.9	43.7	33.2	60.0	60.0	38.9	55.8	45.2	63.6	50.7	$14,591	$00	$14,591
Penn Cambria Middle School	Public	5-8	401 Division St	Gallitzin	16641	Cambria County	Penn Cambria School District	No	No	No	No	(814) 886-4181	474	34	13.9	50.2%	455 (96.0%)	1 (0.2%)	4 (0.8%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (2.5%)	63.1	329^th of 891 public middle schools	63.1%		68.2	266^th of 893 public middle schools	70.2%	63	34.3	24.3	31.2	42.1	33.2	61.7	61.7	55.5	42.9	64.2	63.1	56.5	$14,499	$1,103	$13,397
Central Cambria Middle School	Public	6-8	206 Schoolhouse Road	Ebensburg	15931	Cambria County	Central Cambria School District	No	No	No	No	(814) 472-6505	366	29	12.7	40.7%	351 (95.9%)	3 (0.8%)	5 (1.4%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (1.6%)	80.5	134^th of 891 public middle schools	85.0%		71.7	226^th of 893 public middle schools	74.7%	92		48.2	43.4	57.9	50.1	77.8	77.8		52.7	57.9	76.2	62.9	$10,532	$351	$10,182
Altoona Area Junior High School	Public	6-8	1400 7th Ave	Altoona	16602	Blair County	Altoona Area School District	No	No	No	No	(814) 381-7512	1,614	129	12.4	99.8%	1,315 (81.5%)	167 (10.3%)	50 (3.1%)	11 (0.7%)	4 (0.2%)	2 (0.1%)	65 (4.0%)	52.5	433^rd of 891 public middle schools	51.4%		50.9	458^th of 893 public middle schools	48.7%	25		35.8	35.8	27.9	33.2	52.1	52.1		44.7	48.9	45.5	46.4	$12,607	$1,721	$10,886
Bellwood Antis Middle School	Public	5-8	400 Martin Street	Bellwood	16617	Blair County	Bellwood-Antis School District	No	No	No	No	(814) 742-2273	359	26	13.6	44.0%	350 (97.5%)	2 (0.6%)	1 (0.3%)	2 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (1.1%)	70.9	240^th of 891 public middle schools	73.1%		77.3	172^nd of 893 public middle schools	80.7%	68	45.4	42.3	46.6	30.8	41.0	58.0	58.0	62.6	59.0	61.6	60.9	61.0	$13,230	$1,074	$12,156
Hollidaysburg Area Junior High School	Public	7-9	1000 Hewit St	Hollidaysburg	16648	Blair County	Hollidaysburg Area School District	No	No	No	No	(814) 695-4426	784	59	13.4	43.1%	737 (94.0%)	3 (0.4%)	14 (1.8%)	14 (1.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	16 (2.0%)	85.9	93^rd of 891 public middle schools	89.6%		80	150^th of 893 public middle schools	83.2%	57			58.6	44.4	51.2	65.8	65.8			76.3	64.8	70.4	$13,696	$362	$13,334

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Student/Teacher Ratio Cambria Heights Middle School

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