A J McMullen School

Summary:

A J McMullen School is a public middle school serving grades 6-8 in Markleysburg, Pennsylvania, with 176 students and a student-teacher ratio of 15.7. The school is part of the Uniontown Area School District, which is ranked 378 out of 610 districts in the state and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

A J McMullen School has consistently outperformed the Uniontown Area School District and the state of Pennsylvania in PSSA test scores across various subjects and grade levels. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, the school had 43.8% of students proficient or better in PSSA Math, compared to 30.2% for the district and 40.4% for the state. Similarly, the school had 67.2% of students proficient or better in PSSA English Language Arts, compared to 50.1% for the district and 53% for the state. Despite having a very high percentage of students from low socioeconomic backgrounds, with 97.73% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, the school has been able to achieve strong academic performance, ranking 75th out of 877 Pennsylvania middle schools for low-income students in the 2023-2024 school year.

When compared to other nearby middle schools, such as Connellsville Area Middle School and Laurel Highlands Middle School, A J McMullen School consistently outperforms its peers in academic achievement, particularly in PSSA Math and English Language Arts. The school has also shown a steady improvement in its statewide ranking, moving from 555th out of 797 Pennsylvania middle schools in the 2020-2021 school year to 173rd out of 891 schools in the 2023-2024 school year, and has maintained relatively low dropout rates ranging from 0% to 3.4% over the past few years.


Detail:

Public 6-8

 4773 National Pike
       Markleysburg, PA  15459-9638


(724) 329-8811

District: Uniontown Area School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
173rd of 891 Pennsylvania Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $17,852 Help


Students who attend A J McMullen School usually attend:

High:    Uniontown Area Senior High School

Feeder schools for A J McMullen School:

Elementary:    Marclay School
    Wharton School

Student/teacher ratio:  12.0 Help
Number of students:  162

Racial breakdown:

White:
92.0%
Two or more races:
5.6%
Hispanic:
1.2%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  100% Help


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Compare Details A J McMullen School ranks better than 80.6% of middle schools in Pennsylvania. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 77.21. (See more...)
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Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (92%), two or more races (5.6%), Hispanic (1.2%). (See more...)
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Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at A J McMullen School is 12. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at A J McMullen School is $17,852.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

A J McMullen School:

SchoolDigger ranks A J McMullen School 173rd of 891 Pennsylvania public middle schools. (See A J McMullen School in the ranking list.)

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Uniontown Area School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Uniontown Area School District 378th of 610 Pennsylvania school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for A J McMullen School

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Rank History for all students at A J McMullen School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 45.83 439th 643 31.7%
2004 43.24 462nd 663 30.3%
2005 59.90 322nd 687 53.1%
2006 61.10 329th 736 55.3%
2007 69.90 234th 749 68.8%
2008 75.83 154th 753 79.5%
2009 77.57 134th 770 82.6%
2010 74.74 172nd 805 78.6%
2011 57.65 427th 825 48.2%
2012 59.31 419th 834 49.8%
2013 59.68 383rd 758 49.5%
2014 53.30 407th 728 44.1%
2015 46.07 490th 835 41.3%
2016 53.87 447th 870 48.6%
2017 55.04 421st 877 52.0%
2018 59.96 371st 861 56.9%
2019 59.48 398th 891 55.3%
2021 32.71 555th 797 30.4%
2022 50.76 458th 883 48.1%
2023 59.16 364th 893 59.2%
2024 77.21 173rd 891 80.6%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at A J McMullen School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 70.18 193rd 874 77.9%
2024 85.08 75th 877 91.4%
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Rank History for Female students at A J McMullen School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 64.64 288th 860 66.5%
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Rank History for Male students at A J McMullen School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 80.39 129th 870 85.2%
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Rank History for White students at A J McMullen School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 38.65 414th 681 39.2%
2024 62.48 217th 673 67.8%
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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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Enrollment information for A J McMullen School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 218 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a -3 215
1989 227 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 227
1990 232 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 232
1991 240 3 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 243
1992 272 0 0 0 2 n/a n/a 0 274
1993 264 0 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 265
1994 263 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 263
1995 259 1 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 260
1996 259 1 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 260
1997 239 1 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 241
1998 246 2 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 248
1999 243 1 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 244
2000 238 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 238
2001 230 1 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 231
2002 229 3 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 232
2003 229 3 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 232
2004 227 3 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 230
2005 238 5 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 243
2006 231 8 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 240
2007 206 4 4 1 0 n/a n/a 0 215
2008 200 4 1 2 0 n/a n/a 0 207
2009 190 4 1 2 0 n/a n/a 0 197
2010 191 8 1 1 0 n/a n/a 0 201
2011 193 16 0 0 0 0 0 0 209
2012 209 15 0 0 0 0 1 0 225
2013 207 10 0 1 0 0 1 0 219
2014 190 11 0 1 0 0 0 0 202
2015 206 8 0 1 0 0 1 0 216
2016 190 6 0 0 0 0 1 0 197
2017 186 2 0 2 0 0 0 0 190
2018 160 1 0 1 0 0 1 0 163
2019 128 0 1 1 2 0 4 0 136
2020 141 0 1 0 1 0 4 0 147
2021 135 2 0 1 2 0 2 0 142
2022 151 3 0 1 1 0 3 0 159
2023 164 3 1 2 0 1 5 0 176
2024 149 0 1 2 0 1 9 0 162

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 A J McMullen School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 215 14.0 15.3 n/a
1989 227 15.7 14.4 n/a
1990 232 16.8 13.8 0
1991 243 15.8 15.3 n/a
1992 274 15.9 17.2 n/a
1993 265 15.0 17.7 n/a
1994 263 16.0 16.4 n/a
1995 260 17.0 15.3 n/a
1996 260 17.0 15.3 n/a
1997 241 16.0 15.1 n/a
1998 248 14.0 17.7 n/a
1999 244 16.0 15.3 n/a
2000 238 17.0 14.0 34.5
2001 231 17.0 13.6 35.5
2002 232 16.0 14.5 37.9
2003 232 16.0 14.5 37.9
2004 230 17.1 13.5 33.9
2005 243 18.2 13.4 36.2
2006 240 18.0 13.3 46.7
2007 215 15.5 13.9 39.5
2008 207 16.3 12.7 39.6
2009 197 17.3 11.4 42.6
2010 201 16.4 12.2 45.3
2011 209 15.9 13.1 50.2
2012 225 14.4 15.5 49.3
2013 219 15.0 14.5 46.6
2014 202 14.3 14.0 41.1
2015 216 14.0 15.4 47.7
2016 197 14.0 14.0 52.8
2017 190 13.4 14.1 51.6
2018 163 13.4 12.1 49.1
2019 136 13.4 10.1 50.7
2020 147 13.1 11.1 57.1
2021 142 12.9 10.9 87.3
2022 159 12.9 12.2 98.1
2023 176 11.1 15.7 97.7
2024 162 13.4 12.0 100

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 A J McMullen School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 215 14.0 15.3 n/a
1989 227 15.7 14.4 n/a
1990 232 16.8 13.8 0
1991 243 15.8 15.3 n/a
1992 274 15.9 17.2 n/a
1993 265 15.0 17.7 n/a
1994 263 16.0 16.4 n/a
1995 260 17.0 15.3 n/a
1996 260 17.0 15.3 n/a
1997 241 16.0 15.1 n/a
1998 248 14.0 17.7 n/a
1999 244 16.0 15.3 n/a
2000 238 17.0 14.0 34.5
2001 231 17.0 13.6 35.5
2002 232 16.0 14.5 37.9
2003 232 16.0 14.5 37.9
2004 230 17.1 13.5 33.9
2005 243 18.2 13.4 36.2
2006 240 18.0 13.3 46.7
2007 215 15.5 13.9 39.5
2008 207 16.3 12.7 39.6
2009 197 17.3 11.4 42.6
2010 201 16.4 12.2 45.3
2011 209 15.9 13.1 50.2
2012 225 14.4 15.5 49.3
2013 219 15.0 14.5 46.6
2014 202 14.3 14.0 41.1
2015 216 14.0 15.4 47.7
2016 197 14.0 14.0 52.8
2017 190 13.4 14.1 51.6
2018 163 13.4 12.1 49.1
2019 136 13.4 10.1 50.7
2020 147 13.1 11.1 57.1
2021 142 12.9 10.9 87.3
2022 159 12.9 12.2 98.1
2023 176 11.1 15.7 97.7
2024 162 13.4 12.0 100

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 A J McMullen School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,593 (8.3%) $17,653 (91.7%) $19,246
2020 $1,618 (9.7%) $15,121 (90.3%) $16,739
2021 $2,147 (12.1%) $15,588 (87.9%) $17,736
2022 $4,622 (25.9%) $13,229 (74.1%) $17,852

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

Impact of COVID-19 on A J McMullen School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 398th of 891 Middle schoolsRanks 364th of 893 Middle schools
 3.9%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
6th Grade Math (A J McMullen School)2442.2
 18.2%
   6th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)3936.4
 2.6%
6th Grade English Language Arts (A J McMullen School)5465.7
 11.7%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)6355.6
 7.4%
7th Grade Math (A J McMullen School)36.626.4
 10.2%
   7th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)38.233.2
 5%
7th Grade English Language Arts (A J McMullen School)68.354.3
 14%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)60.554.5
 6%
8th Grade Math (A J McMullen School)5022.7
 27.3%
   8th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)32.226
 6.2%
8th Grade Science (A J McMullen School)60.552.8
 7.7%
   8th Grade Science (Pennsylvania)58.257
 1.2%
8th Grade English Language Arts (A J McMullen School)68.550.9
 17.6%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)57.952.8
 5.1%
All Grades Math (A J McMullen School)35.731.8
 3.9%
   All Grades Math (Pennsylvania)42.439.3
 3.1%
All Grades Science (A J McMullen School)60.552.8
 7.7%
   All Grades Science (Pennsylvania)6865.6
 2.4%
All Grades English Language Arts (A J McMullen School)62.857.9
 4.9%
   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 Students136176
 29.4%
African American03
American Indian20
 100%
Asian11
Hispanic12
 100%
Pacific Islander01
White128164
 28.1%
Two or More Races45
 25%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients50.7%97.7%
 47%


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Frequently Asked Questions about A J McMullen School

Students at A J McMullen School are 92% White, 6% Two or more races, 1% Hispanic.

In the 2023-24 school year, 162 students attended A J McMullen School.

A J McMullen School ranks 173rd of 891 Pennsylvania middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Students who attend A J McMullen School usually go on to attend Uniontown Area Senior High School


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