California Area Intermediate MiddleSchool 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 50-54% (which was lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 5-6
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students (20-21)
126 students
Total Classroom Teachers (20-21)
9 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)20-24%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)50-54%
55%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
13:1
American Indian
(20-21)n/a
n/a
Asian
(20-21)1%
4%
Hispanic
(20-21)2%
13%
Black
(20-21)5%
15%
White
(20-21)87%
63%
Hawaiian
(20-21)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(20-21)5%
5%
Eligible for Free Lunch (20-21)
46%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
2%
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 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
How many students attend California Area Intermediate MiddleSchool?
126 students attend California Area Intermediate MiddleSchool.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
87% of California Area Intermediate MiddleSchool students are White, 5% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What grades does California Area Intermediate MiddleSchool offer ?
California Area Intermediate MiddleSchool offers enrollment in grades 5-6 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is California Area Intermediate MiddleSchool part of?
California Area Intermediate MiddleSchool is part of California Area SD School District.
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