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Oil City Area Middle School

Summary:

Oil City Area Middle School is a public middle school in Oil City, Pennsylvania, serving 582 students in grades 5-8 and part of the Oil City Area School District. While the school has consistently ranked in the bottom half of Pennsylvania middle schools over the past decade, a closer look reveals some concerning trends and disparities that parents should be aware of.

Academically, Oil City Area Middle School lags behind the state average, with proficiency rates in Math (30.7%) and English Language Arts (46.7%) significantly lower than the Pennsylvania averages of 40.4% and 53%, respectively. Compared to the nearby Titusville Middle School, Oil City Area Middle School performs worse on PSSA tests across all grade levels and subject areas. The school's performance also varies across different student subgroups, with female students outperforming their male counterparts and students from low socioeconomic backgrounds and those with disabilities struggling the most.

Despite relatively high spending per student, ranging from $11,753 to $14,444 over the past four years, Oil City Area Middle School has not been able to improve its academic outcomes. The school's dropout rates, which have ranged from 0% to 1.6% in recent years, are also higher than the state average. These persistent challenges suggest that the school and the Oil City Area School District may need to take a more comprehensive approach to address the unique needs and circumstances of their student population, including targeted interventions and support for underperforming subgroups.


Detail:

Public 5-8

 8 Lynch Blvd
       Oil City, PA  16301-2106

(814) 676-5702

District: Oil City Area School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
447th of 891 Pennsylvania Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $13,983 Help


Students who attend Oil City Area Middle School usually attend:

High:    Oil City Senior High School

Feeder schools for Oil City Area Middle School:

Elementary:    Hasson Heights School
    Seventh Street School
    Smedley Street School

Student/teacher ratio:  13.2 Help
Number of students:  562

Racial breakdown:

White:
92.9%
African American:
2.7%
Hispanic:
2.5%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  100.7% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Oil City Area Middle School ranks worse than 50.2% of middle schools in Pennsylvania. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 51.1. (See more...)
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The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (92.9%), African American (2.7%), Hispanic (2.5%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 100.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Oil City Area Middle School is 13.2. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Oil City Area Middle School is $13,983.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Oil City Area Middle School:

SchoolDigger ranks Oil City Area Middle School 447th of 891 Pennsylvania public middle schools. (See Oil City Area Middle School in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Oil City Area School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Oil City Area School District 380th of 610 Pennsylvania school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Oil City Area Middle School

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Rank History for all students at Oil City Area Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 45.83 440th 643 31.6%
2004 50.16 419th 663 36.8%
2005 52.45 398th 687 42.1%
2006 38.71 524th 736 28.8%
2007 34.98 563rd 749 24.8%
2008 34.21 570th 753 24.3%
2009 36.29 580th 770 24.7%
2010 40.01 590th 805 26.7%
2011 47.57 541st 825 34.4%
2012 44.05 572nd 834 31.4%
2013 52.33 449th 758 40.8%
2014 42.96 491st 728 32.6%
2015 37.26 546th 835 34.6%
2016 36.20 581st 870 33.2%
2017 39.30 558th 877 36.4%
2018 44.30 522nd 861 39.4%
2019 42.76 554th 891 37.8%
2021 33.66 546th 797 31.5%
2022 33.88 588th 883 33.4%
2023 43.57 523rd 893 41.4%
2024 51.10 447th 891 49.8%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Oil City Area Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 37.32 563rd 874 35.6%
2024 41.92 524th 877 40.3%
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Rank History for Female students at Oil City Area Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 56.25 391st 860 54.5%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Oil City Area Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 32.74 435th 660 34.1%
2024 35.84 412th 672 38.7%
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Rank History for Male students at Oil City Area Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 44.73 497th 870 42.9%
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Rank History for White students at Oil City Area Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 23.50 563rd 681 17.3%
2024 30.73 494th 673 26.6%
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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.

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Data source: Pennsylvania Dept of Education

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by a parent
Wednesday, September 16, 2009

Open Quote The Oil City Middle School has problems with staff not being friendly and this includes the office staff as well. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Oil City Area Middle School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1990 624 4 3 1 1 n/a n/a 0 633
1991 637 4 4 1 0 n/a n/a 0 646
1992 636 4 2 1 3 n/a n/a 0 646
1993 605 2 2 3 6 n/a n/a 0 618
1994 607 4 1 1 1 n/a n/a 0 614
1995 620 6 1 2 1 n/a n/a 0 630
1996 620 6 1 2 1 n/a n/a 0 630
1997 600 5 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 606
1998 628 4 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 633
1999 628 4 0 3 0 n/a n/a 0 635
2000 648 9 0 3 0 n/a n/a 0 660
2001 620 8 0 5 2 n/a n/a 0 635
2002 607 10 1 5 2 n/a n/a 0 625
2003 607 10 1 5 2 n/a n/a 0 625
2004 606 10 2 5 0 n/a n/a 0 623
2005 571 13 1 4 1 n/a n/a 0 590
2006 541 14 0 3 2 n/a n/a 0 560
2007 512 17 2 6 3 n/a n/a 0 540
2008 486 19 2 4 1 n/a n/a 0 512
2009 458 15 3 6 2 n/a n/a 0 484
2010 473 15 1 3 1 n/a n/a 2 495
2011 495 18 0 4 0 2 0 0 519
2012 632 21 6 4 0 2 2 0 667
2013 638 22 6 6 0 2 2 0 676
2014 621 18 7 5 2 1 5 0 659
2015 575 15 6 5 3 2 3 0 609
2016 544 18 2 4 3 2 3 0 576
2017 565 18 1 4 3 2 3 0 596
2018 559 23 0 5 0 2 4 0 593
2019 552 24 1 6 2 1 3 0 589
2020 552 23 1 15 3 1 4 0 599
2021 524 21 1 16 1 2 4 0 569
2022 538 19 2 16 2 1 4 0 582
2023 547 14 1 11 2 2 5 0 582
2024 522 15 1 14 1 2 7 0 562

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 Oil City Area Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1990 633 45.0 14.0 0
1991 646 48.0 13.4 n/a
1992 646 41.0 15.7 n/a
1993 618 36.0 17.2 n/a
1994 614 35.0 17.5 n/a
1995 630 35.0 18.0 n/a
1996 630 35.0 18.0 n/a
1997 606 35.0 17.3 n/a
1998 633 35.0 18.1 n/a
1999 635 36.0 17.6 n/a
2000 660 35.0 18.9 37
2001 635 35.0 18.1 40.9
2002 625 38.4 16.3 43.2
2003 625 38.4 16.3 43.2
2004 623 38.0 16.4 41.7
2005 590 40.1 14.7 45.8
2006 560 39.0 14.4 1.3
2007 540 39.4 13.7 47
2008 512 38.1 13.4 42.6
2009 484 35.7 13.6 49.6
2010 495 35.0 14.1 51.5
2011 519 34.9 14.8 53.8
2012 667 41.1 16.2 56.2
2013 676 42.1 16.0 60.5
2014 659 41.6 15.8 59
2015 609 40.0 15.2 64.9
2016 576 41.0 14.0 54.5
2017 596 41.2 14.4 98.7
2018 593 41.2 14.3 99
2019 589 42.0 14.0 100
2020 599 41.4 14.4 100
2021 569 41.3 13.7 99.5
2022 582 43.3 13.4 99.5
2023 582 43.1 13.4 100
2024 562 42.2 13.2 100.7

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 Oil City Area Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1990 633 45.0 14.0 0
1991 646 48.0 13.4 n/a
1992 646 41.0 15.7 n/a
1993 618 36.0 17.2 n/a
1994 614 35.0 17.5 n/a
1995 630 35.0 18.0 n/a
1996 630 35.0 18.0 n/a
1997 606 35.0 17.3 n/a
1998 633 35.0 18.1 n/a
1999 635 36.0 17.6 n/a
2000 660 35.0 18.9 37
2001 635 35.0 18.1 40.9
2002 625 38.4 16.3 43.2
2003 625 38.4 16.3 43.2
2004 623 38.0 16.4 41.7
2005 590 40.1 14.7 45.8
2006 560 39.0 14.4 1.3
2007 540 39.4 13.7 47
2008 512 38.1 13.4 42.6
2009 484 35.7 13.6 49.6
2010 495 35.0 14.1 51.5
2011 519 34.9 14.8 53.8
2012 667 41.1 16.2 56.2
2013 676 42.1 16.0 60.5
2014 659 41.6 15.8 59
2015 609 40.0 15.2 64.9
2016 576 41.0 14.0 54.5
2017 596 41.2 14.4 98.7
2018 593 41.2 14.3 99
2019 589 42.0 14.0 100
2020 599 41.4 14.4 100
2021 569 41.3 13.7 99.5
2022 582 43.3 13.4 99.5
2023 582 43.1 13.4 100
2024 562 42.2 13.2 100.7

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 Oil City Area Middle School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $286 (2.4%) $11,467 (97.6%) $11,753
2020 $506 (3.5%) $13,938 (96.5%) $14,444
2021 $619 (4.7%) $12,642 (95.3%) $13,261
2022 $912 (6.5%) $13,072 (93.5%) $13,983

Data source: Pennsylvania Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Oil City Area Middle School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 554th of 891 Middle schoolsRanks 523rd of 893 Middle schools
 3.6%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
5th Grade Math (Oil City Area Middle School)31.926
 5.9%
   5th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)4342.7
 0.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Oil City Area Middle School)51.146.5
 4.6%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)58.553.6
 4.9%
6th Grade Math (Oil City Area Middle School)2626.9
 0.9%
   6th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)3936.4
 2.6%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Oil City Area Middle School)5541
 14%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)6355.6
 7.4%
7th Grade Math (Oil City Area Middle School)27.121.4
 5.7%
   7th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)38.233.2
 5%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Oil City Area Middle School)53.943.2
 10.7%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)60.554.5
 6%
8th Grade Math (Oil City Area Middle School)21.219.6
 1.6%
   8th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)32.226
 6.2%
8th Grade Science (Oil City Area Middle School)56.761
 4.3%
   8th Grade Science (Pennsylvania)58.257
 1.2%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Oil City Area Middle School)51.150.4
 0.7%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)57.952.8
 5.1%
All Grades Math (Oil City Area Middle School)26.623.4
 3.2%
   All Grades Math (Pennsylvania)42.439.3
 3.1%
All Grades Science (Oil City Area Middle School)56.761
 4.3%
   All Grades Science (Pennsylvania)6865.6
 2.4%
All Grades English Language Arts (Oil City Area Middle School)52.945.3
 7.6%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)60.953.8
 7.1%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students589582
 1.2%
African American2414
 41.7%
American Indian22
Asian11
Hispanic611
 83.3%
Pacific Islander12
 100%
White552547
 0.9%
Two or More Races35
 66.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients100%100%

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Frequently Asked Questions about Oil City Area Middle School

In the 2023-24 school year, 562 students attended Oil City Area Middle School.

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

Oil City Area Middle School ranks 447th of 891 Pennsylvania middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Students at Oil City Area Middle School are 93% White, 3% African American, 2% Hispanic, 1% Two or more races.


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