Grove City Area Middle School

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Grove City Area Middle School ranks 208 th of 891 Pennsylvania middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Grove City Area Middle School is a public middle school serving around 400 students in grades 6-8 in Grove City, Pennsylvania, which is part of the Grove City Area School District. This high-performing middle school consistently outperforms the state average in academic metrics and has steadily improved its ranking among Pennsylvania middle schools over the past decade.

Grove City Area Middle School stands out for its strong academic performance, with 47.3% of students proficient or better in PSSA Math and 54.8% proficient in PSSA English Language Arts, compared to the state averages of 40.4% and 53%, respectively. The school has maintained a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger for several years and performs well across different student subgroups, ranking 181st out of 860 Pennsylvania middle schools for female students and 180th out of 672 for disabled students. Additionally, the school has relatively low dropout rates, ranging from 0.0% to 1.6% over the past few years, which is lower than the state average.

When compared to nearby middle schools, such as Union Area Middle School and New Castle Junior High School, Grove City Area Middle School generally outperforms them in academic metrics. The school's consistent performance and steady improvement in rankings and ratings, along with its effective strategies in supporting a significant population of low socioeconomic status students, make it a standout institution in the region.

Detail:

Public 6-8

100 Middle School Drive
Grove City, PA 16127

(724) 458-8040

District: Grove City Area School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
208^th of 891 Pennsylvania Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $16,755

Students who attend Grove City Area Middle School usually attend:

High:

Grove City Area High School

Feeder schools for Grove City Area Middle School:

Elementary:

Hillview Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio: 11.4

Number of students: 408

Racial breakdown:

White:

92.2%

Hispanic:

2.9%

Two or more races:

2.7%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 45.6%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Grove City Area Middle School ranks better than 76.7% of middle schools in Pennsylvania. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 73.8. (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 (92.2%), Hispanic (2.9%), two or more races (2.7%). (See more...)

Compare Details 45.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Grove City Area Middle School is 11.4. (See more...)

Compare Grove City Area Middle School employs 35.7 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Grove City Area Middle School is $16,755.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Grove City Area Middle School:

SchoolDigger ranks Grove City Area Middle School 208^th of 891 Pennsylvania public middle schools. (See Grove City Area 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:

Grove City Area School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Grove City Area School District 138^th of 610 Pennsylvania school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Grove City Area Middle School

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Rank History for all students at Grove City Area Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	PA State Percentile
2013	56.92	409^th	758	46.0%
2014	54.99	390^th	728	46.4%
2015	54.65	413^th	835	50.5%
2016	60.78	366^th	870	57.9%
2017	64.19	314^th	877	64.2%
2018	76.54	186^th	861	78.4%
2019	72.71	230^th	891	74.2%
2021	79.10	120^th	797	84.9%
2022	76.93	171^st	883	80.6%
2023	78.20	164^th	893	81.6%
2024	73.80	208^th	891	76.7%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Grove City Area Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	71.16	177^th	874	79.7%
2024	59.68	329^th	877	62.5%

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Rank History for Female students at Grove City Area Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	75.31	181^st	860	79.0%

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Rank History for Disabled students at Grove City Area Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	59.03	198^th	660	70.0%
2024	60.60	180^th	672	73.2%

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Rank History for Male students at Grove City Area Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	69.88	226^th	870	74.0%

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Rank History for White students at Grove City Area Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	64.78	205^th	681	69.9%
2024	58.87	250^th	673	62.9%

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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 Grove City Area Middle School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2012	485	15	5	4	0	1	6	516
2013	509	16	6	2	0	1	4	538
2014	474	13	6	2	0	2	5	502
2015	461	8	5	4	0	1	8	487
2016	440	8	6	3	0	1	7	465
2017	442	6	6	2	0	0	9	465
2018	440	7	5	2	0	0	9	463
2019	420	7	4	4	1	0	16	452
2020	399	10	9	4	0	0	16	438
2021	397	7	6	8	0	0	17	435
2022	369	5	4	11	0	0	9	398
2023	373	4	2	10	0	0	11	400
2024	376	7	2	12	0	0	11	408

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 Grove City Area Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2012	516	26.6	19.3	30
2013	538	29.3	18.3	32.5
2014	502	30.1	16.6	31.3
2015	487	30.0	16.2	31.8
2016	465	29.0	16.0	35.5
2017	465	28.7	16.1	32
2018	463	29.9	15.4	25.7
2019	452	30.3	14.8	37.8
2020	438	29.1	15.0	39
2021	435	29.9	14.5	99.3
2022	398	30.1	13.2	99.2
2023	400	29.6	13.4	37
2024	408	35.7	11.4	45.6

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 Grove City Area Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2012	516	26.6	19.3	30
2013	538	29.3	18.3	32.5
2014	502	30.1	16.6	31.3
2015	487	30.0	16.2	31.8
2016	465	29.0	16.0	35.5
2017	465	28.7	16.1	32
2018	463	29.9	15.4	25.7
2019	452	30.3	14.8	37.8
2020	438	29.1	15.0	39
2021	435	29.9	14.5	99.3
2022	398	30.1	13.2	99.2
2023	400	29.6	13.4	37
2024	408	35.7	11.4	45.6

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 Grove City Area Middle School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$166 (1.2%)	$13,463 (98.8%)	$13,629
2020	$307 (2.1%)	$14,437 (97.9%)	$14,744
2021	$814 (5.4%)	$14,249 (94.6%)	$15,063
2022	$2,034 (12.1%)	$14,721 (87.9%)	$16,755

Data source: Pennsylvania Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Grove City Area Middle School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 230^th of 891 Middle schools	Ranks 164^th of 893 Middle schools	7.4%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
6th Grade Math (Grove City Area Middle School)	45.5	54.9	9.4%
6th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)	39	36.4	2.6%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Grove City Area Middle School)	74.3	67.4	6.9%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)	63	55.6	7.4%
7th Grade Math (Grove City Area Middle School)	50.7	50	0.7%
7th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)	38.2	33.2	5%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Grove City Area Middle School)	70.8	64.7	6.1%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)	60.5	54.5	6%
8th Grade Math (Grove City Area Middle School)	32.6	32.3	0.3%
8th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)	32.2	26	6.2%
8th Grade Science (Grove City Area Middle School)	73.7	66.2	7.5%
8th Grade Science (Pennsylvania)	58.2	57	1.2%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Grove City Area Middle School)	59.6	61.1	1.5%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)	57.9	52.8	5.1%
All Grades Math (Grove City Area Middle School)	42.8	45.6	2.8%
All Grades Math (Pennsylvania)	42.4	39.3	3.1%
All Grades Science (Grove City Area Middle School)	73.7	66.2	7.5%
All Grades Science (Pennsylvania)	68	65.6	2.4%
All Grades English Language Arts (Grove City Area Middle School)	68	64.5	3.5%
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	452	400	11.5%
African American	7	4	42.9%
American Indian	1	0	100%
Asian	4	2	50%
Hispanic	4	10	150%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	420	373	11.2%
Two or More Races	16	11	31.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	37.8%	37%	0.8%

Schools Near Grove City Area 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 4th Grade	PSSA Math 5th Grade	PSSA Math 6th Grade	PSSA Math 7th Grade	PSSA Math 8th Grade	PSSA Math All Grades	PSSA Science 4th Grade	PSSA Science 8th Grade	PSSA Science All Grades	PSSA English Language Arts 4th Grade	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
Grove City Area Middle School	Public	6-8	100 Middle School Drive	Grove City	16127	Mercer County	Grove City Area School District	No	No	No	No	(724) 458-8040	408	36	11.4	45.6%	376 (92.2%)	7 (1.7%)	12 (2.9%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (2.7%)	73.8	208^th of 891 public middle schools	76.7%		78.2	164^th of 893 public middle schools	81.6%	44			50.0	44.8	47.2	47.3		72.9	72.9			53.6	55.1	55.8	54.8	$16,755	$2,034	$14,721
Slippery Rock Area Middle School	Public	6-8	201 Kiester Rd	Slippery Rock	16057	Butler County	Slippery Rock Area School District	No	No	No	No	(724) 794-2960	422	38	11.1	37.7%	409 (96.9%)	2 (0.5%)	1 (0.2%)	3 (0.7%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (1.4%)	85.4	96^th of 891 public middle schools	89.2%		90.5	60^th of 893 public middle schools	93.3%	36			69.5	57.5	37.8	53.9		72.1	72.1			71.3	69.4	62.8	67.6	$9,911	$203	$9,707
Mercer Area Middle School	Public	7-8	545 W Butler Street	Mercer	16137	Mercer County	Mercer Area School District	No	No	No	No	(724) 662-5104	133	10	13.1	100.0%	122 (91.7%)	4 (3.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (5.3%)	62	336^th of 891 public middle schools	62.3%		61.1	342^nd of 893 public middle schools	61.7%	6				40.3	10.4	27.3		58.4	58.4				73.0	48.0	62.1	$14,332	$1,107	$13,225
Laurel Middle School	Public	7-8	2497 Harlansburg RD	New Castle	16101	Lawrence County	Laurel School District	No	No	No	No	(724) 658-9056	163	8	20.6	36.2%	160 (98.2%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.6%)	1 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.6%)	81.2	130^th of 891 public middle schools	85.4%		66.9	279^th of 893 public middle schools	68.8%	149				46.2	38.0	42.1		72.1	72.1				71.8	60.2	66.0	$18,169	$460	$17,709
Wilmington Area Middle School	Public	5-8	400 Wood St	New Wilmington	16142	Lawrence County	Wilmington Area School District	No	No	No	Yes	(724) 656-8866	302	19	16.1	46.4%	286 (94.7%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (1.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (3.6%)	40.3	554^th of 891 public middle schools	37.8%		55.6	405^th of 893 public middle schools	54.6%	149		61.3	17.7	28.8	15.1	29.6		57.5	57.5		54.9	40.3	46.3	39.4	45.0	$16,442	$1,612	$14,830
New Castle Junior High School	Public	6-8	310 E Lincoln Ave	New Castle	16101	Lawrence County	New Castle Area School District	No	No	No	Yes	(724) 656-4700	681	40	17.0	99.6%	364 (53.5%)	118 (17.3%)	52 (7.6%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.3%)	3 (0.4%)	142 (20.9%)	13.2	755^th of 891 public middle schools	15.3%		12.6	763^rd of 893 public middle schools	14.6%	8			11.1	15.8	7.5	11.3		27.9	27.9			16.9	20.8	18.0	18.4	$13,237	$2,126	$11,111
Union Area Middle School	Public	6-8	2106 Camden Ave	New Castle	16101	Lawrence County	Union Area School District	No	No	No	Yes	(724) 658-4501	161	12	13.6	100.0%	120 (74.5%)	27 (16.8%)	3 (1.9%)	1 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (6.2%)	66.7	290^th of 891 public middle schools	67.5%		73.6	212^th of 893 public middle schools	76.3%	78			38.0	39.3	31.7	36.8		56.1	56.1			70.0	64.0	41.5	59.9	$18,107	$1,267	$16,840
Oakview Elementary School	Public	4-6	3591 Sharon Rd	West Middlesex	16159	Mercer County	West Middlesex Area School District	No	No	No	Yes	(724) 634-3030	165	14	11.6	53.3%	151 (91.5%)	3 (1.8%)	4 (2.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.6%)	6 (3.6%)								(n/a)	51.8	59.3	49.0			53.6	87.1		87.1	55.5	63.0	68.7			62.2	$14,417	$523	$13,894

Frequently Asked Questions about Grove City Area Middle School

What is the racial makeup of Grove City Area Middle School?

Students at Grove City Area Middle School are 92% White, 3% Hispanic, 3% Two or more races, 2% African American.

What district is Grove City Area Middle School in?

Grove City Area School District

What high school do graduates of Grove City Area Middle School attend?

Students who attend Grove City Area Middle School usually go on to attend Grove City Area High School

How many students attend Grove City Area Middle School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 408 students attended Grove City Area Middle School.

Is Grove City Area Middle School a good school?

Grove City Area Middle School ranks 208^th of 891 Pennsylvania middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

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