Serving 380 students in grades 6-7, S R U 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 bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 76% (which was higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 74%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 65% (which was lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 71%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 was higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 3% of the student body (majority Black), which was lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 37% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 6-7
Total Students
380 students
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(11-12)76%
74%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(11-12)65%
71%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
4%
Hispanic
n/a
14%
Black
2%
14%
White
97%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
37%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
1%
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?
76% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 74% PA state average), while 65% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 71% PA state average).
How many students attend S R U Middle School?
380 students attend S R U Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
97% of S R U Middle School students are White, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of S R U Middle School?
S R U Middle School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does S R U Middle School offer ?
S R U Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-7
What school district is S R U Middle School part of?
S R U Middle School is part of Athens Area School District.
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