Greater Johnstown Middle School

220 Messenger Street
Johnstown, PA 15902
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 631 students in grades 5-7, Greater Johnstown 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 is 5% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: 5-7
  • Enrollment: 631 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 68%
  • : Bottom 50% in PA
  • : 5% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Greater Johnstown Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:

School Overview

Greater Johnstown Middle School's student population of 631 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 50 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 5-7
Total Students
631 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
50 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Greater Johnstown Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,733 schools in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Greater Johnstown Middle School is 0.68, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (PA)
#2588 out of 2733 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Greater Johnstown Middle School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
5%
36%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Greater Johnstown Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
20%
55%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Greater Johnstown Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Greater Johnstown Middle School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
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Asian
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5%
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Hispanic
8%
15%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Greater Johnstown Middle School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
43%
14%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Greater Johnstown Middle School and the percentage of Black public school students in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
32%
61%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Greater Johnstown Middle School and the percentage of White public school students in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
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Two or more races
17%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Greater Johnstown Middle School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Greater Johnstown Middle School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Pennsylvania.
0.68
This chart displays the diversity score of Greater Johnstown Middle School and the public school average diversity score of Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
60%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Greater Johnstown Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
5%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Greater Johnstown Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2013-14 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Greater Johnstown Middle School's ranking?
Greater Johnstown Middle School is ranked #2588 out of 2,733 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What schools are Greater Johnstown Middle School often compared to?
Greater Johnstown Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Richland Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% PA state average), while 20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
How many students attend Greater Johnstown Middle School?
631 students attend Greater Johnstown Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
43% of Greater Johnstown Middle School students are Black, 32% of students are White, 17% of students are Two or more races, and 8% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Greater Johnstown Middle School?
Greater Johnstown Middle School has a student ration of 13:1, which is equal to the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Greater Johnstown Middle School offer ?
Greater Johnstown Middle School offers enrollment in grades 5-7
What school district is Greater Johnstown Middle School part of?
Greater Johnstown Middle School is part of Greater Johnstown School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: 5-7
  • Enrollment: 631 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 68%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 5% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

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