For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 242 students in Coal Center, PA.
The top ranked public middle school in Coal Center, PA is California Area Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Coal Center, PA public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 12% (versus the Pennsylvania public middle school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 62% (versus the 52% statewide average). Middle schools in Coal Center have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Pennsylvania public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Pennsylvania public middle school average of 46% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Coal Center, PA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
California Area Middle School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
11 Trojan Way
Coal Center, PA 15423
(724) 785-5800
Coal Center, PA 15423
(724) 785-5800
Grades: 7-8
| 147 students
Rank: n/an/a
California Academy Of Learning Charter School
Charter School
40b Trojan Way
Coal Center, PA 15423
(724) 330-4932
Coal Center, PA 15423
(724) 330-4932
Grades: K-8
| 95 students
Coal Center, Pennsylvania Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
40 Trojan Way
Coal Center, PA 15423
(724) 785-5800
Coal Center, PA 15423
(724) 785-5800
Grades: 5-6
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Coal Center, PA?
The top ranked public middle schools in Coal Center, PA include California Area Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Coal Center?
2 public middle schools are located in Coal Center.
What is the racial composition of students in Coal Center?
Coal Center public middle schools minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Pennsylvania public middle schools average of 46% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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