Serving 196 students in grades 6-8, Blairsville Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 20-24% (which was lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 55-59% (which was approximately equal to the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 was lower than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which was lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
196 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)20-24%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)55-59%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)50-59%
64%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
1%
15%
Black
n/a
14%
White
92%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
44%
60%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% PA state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
How many students attend Blairsville Middle School?
196 students attend Blairsville Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Blairsville Middle School students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Blairsville Middle School?
Blairsville Middle School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Blairsville Middle School offer ?
Blairsville Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Blairsville Middle School part of?
Blairsville Middle School is part of River Valley School District.
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