The average student:teacher ratio in Pennsylvania public middle schools is approximately 14:1 (2024-25).
Student:Teacher Ratio Range: 1:1
8:1
Avg. Student:Teacher Ratio: 6:1
Public Middle Schools Student:Teacher Ratio Statistics in Pennsylvania (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Student: Teacher Ratio
Grades
Location
Rank: #11.
South Mountain Secure Trmnt Un
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
Student : Teacher Ratio: 1:1
Grades: 7-12
10056 South Mountain Rd
South Mountain, PA 17261
(717) 749-4511
South Mountain, PA 17261
(717) 749-4511
Rank: #22.
Loysville Youth Dev Center
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
Student : Teacher Ratio: 2:1
Grades: 5-12
Loysville Complex, 10 Opportun
Loysville, PA 17047
(717) 789-5529
Loysville, PA 17047
(717) 789-5529
Rank: #3 - 53. - 5.
Danville Ctr Adolescent Female
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
Student : Teacher Ratio: 3:1
Grades: 7-12
13 Kirkbride Drive
Danville, PA 17821
(570) 271-4751
Danville, PA 17821
(570) 271-4751
Rank: #3 - 53. - 5.
Grove City Area George Jr Middle School
Magnet School
Student : Teacher Ratio: 3:1
Grades: 6-8
233 George Junior Rd
Grove City, PA 16127
(724) 458-9330
Grove City, PA 16127
(724) 458-9330
Rank: #3 - 53. - 5.
North Central Secure Trmnt Unt
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
Student : Teacher Ratio: 3:1
Grades: 7-12
210 Clinic Rd
Danville, PA 17821
(570) 271-4710
Danville, PA 17821
(570) 271-4710
Rank: #6 - 116. - 11.
Central Pa Digital Lrng Foundation Charter School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
Student : Teacher Ratio: 4:1
Grades: K-12
5580 Goods Lane, Suite 1132
Altoona, PA 16602
(814) 682-5258
Altoona, PA 16602
(814) 682-5258
Rank: #6 - 116. - 11.
Marshall Academy
Magnet School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Student : Teacher Ratio: 4:1
Grades: 5-8
301 Hale Ave
Harrisburg, PA 17104
(717) 703-1400
Harrisburg, PA 17104
(717) 703-1400
Rank: #6 - 116. - 11.
The New Academy Charter School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
Student : Teacher Ratio: 4:1
Grades: 8-12
2500 Jonquil Way
Pittsburgh, PA 15203
(412) 885-5200
Pittsburgh, PA 15203
(412) 885-5200
Rank: #6 - 116. - 11.
Pittsburgh Oliver
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
Student : Teacher Ratio: 4:1
Grades: 3-12
2323 Brighton Rd
Pittsburgh, PA 15212
(412) 529-3125
Pittsburgh, PA 15212
(412) 529-3125
Rank: #6 - 116. - 11.
Widener Memorial School
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Student : Teacher Ratio: 4:1
Grades: K-12
1450 W Olney Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19141
(215) 400-3710
Philadelphia, PA 19141
(215) 400-3710
Rank: #6 - 116. - 11.
Youth Forestry Camp #3
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
Student : Teacher Ratio: 4:1
Grades: 7-12
Trough Creek State Park
James Creek, PA 16657
(814) 658-3492
James Creek, PA 16657
(814) 658-3492
Rank: #12 - 1712. - 17.
Dr Robert Ketterer Cs Inc
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Student : Teacher Ratio: 5:1
Grades: 6-12
1133 Village Way
Latrobe, PA 15650
(724) 537-9110
Latrobe, PA 15650
(724) 537-9110
Rank: #12 - 1712. - 17.
North Clarion Co Jr. Sr. High School
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
Student : Teacher Ratio: 5:1
Grades: 7-12
10439 Route 36
Tionesta, PA 16353
(814) 744-8544
Tionesta, PA 16353
(814) 744-8544
Rank: #12 - 1712. - 17.
Pittsburgh Conroy
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet School
Student : Teacher Ratio: 5:1
Grades: K-12
1398 Page St
Pittsburgh, PA 15233
(412) 529-3105
Pittsburgh, PA 15233
(412) 529-3105
Rank: #12 - 1712. - 17.
Pittsburgh Pioneer
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet School
Student : Teacher Ratio: 5:1
Grades: K-12
775 Dunster St
Pittsburgh, PA 15226
(412) 529-7405
Pittsburgh, PA 15226
(412) 529-7405
Rank: #12 - 1712. - 17.
Provident Charter School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 15%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Student : Teacher Ratio: 5:1
Grades: 2-8
1400 Troy Hill Road
Pittsburgh, PA 15212
(412) 709-5160
Pittsburgh, PA 15212
(412) 709-5160
Rank: #12 - 1712. - 17.
West Forest Jr. Sr. High School
Magnet School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
Student : Teacher Ratio: 5:1
Grades: 7-12
22318 Route 62 Box 15
Tionesta, PA 16353
(814) 755-3611
Tionesta, PA 16353
(814) 755-3611
Rank: #18 - 1918. - 19.
Harmony Area Jr. Sr. High School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
Student : Teacher Ratio: 6:1
Grades: 7-12
5239 Ridge Rd
Westover, PA 16692
(814) 845-7655
Westover, PA 16692
(814) 845-7655
Rank: #18 - 1918. - 19.
Pittsburgh Classical 6-8
Magnet School
(Math: 6% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
Student : Teacher Ratio: 6:1
Grades: 6-8
1463 Chartiers Ave
Pittsburgh, PA 15220
(412) 529-3110
Pittsburgh, PA 15220
(412) 529-3110
Rank: #20 - 2520. - 25.
East Forest Jr. Sr. High School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
Student : Teacher Ratio: 7:1
Grades: 7-12
120 W Birch St
Marienville, PA 16239
(814) 927-6688
Marienville, PA 16239
(814) 927-6688
Rank: #20 - 2520. - 25.
Fannett-metal Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
Student : Teacher Ratio: 7:1
Grades: 6-8
14823 Path Valley Road
Willow Hill, PA 17271
(717) 349-2363
Willow Hill, PA 17271
(717) 349-2363
Rank: #20 - 2520. - 25.
Lakeview Middle-hs
Magnet School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
Student : Teacher Ratio: 7:1
Grades: 6-12
2482 Mercer St
Stoneboro, PA 16153
(724) 376-7911
Stoneboro, PA 16153
(724) 376-7911
Rank: #20 - 2520. - 25.
Millville Area Jr. Sr. High School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
Student : Teacher Ratio: 7:1
Grades: 7-12
345 School House Lane
Millville, PA 17846
(570) 458-5538
Millville, PA 17846
(570) 458-5538
Rank: #20 - 2520. - 25.
Montrose Area Jr. Sr. High School
Magnet School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
Student : Teacher Ratio: 7:1
Grades: 7-12
75 Meteor Way
Montrose, PA 18801
(570) 278-3731
Montrose, PA 18801
(570) 278-3731
Rank: #20 - 2520. - 25.
Salisbury-elk Lick Jr. Sr. High School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
Student : Teacher Ratio: 7:1
Grades: 7-12
200 Smith Ave
Salisbury, PA 15558
(814) 662-2741
Salisbury, PA 15558
(814) 662-2741
Rank: #26 - 3726. - 37.
Allegheny-clarion Valley High School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
Student : Teacher Ratio: 8:1
Grades: 7-12
762 Route 58
Foxburg, PA 16036
(724) 659-4661
Foxburg, PA 16036
(724) 659-4661
Rank: #26 - 3726. - 37.
Blankenburg Rudolph School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Student : Teacher Ratio: 8:1
Grades: PK-8
4600 W Girard Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19131
(215) 400-7280
Philadelphia, PA 19131
(215) 400-7280
Rank: #26 - 3726. - 37.
Cameron County Jr. Sr. High School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
Student : Teacher Ratio: 8:1
Grades: 7-12
601 Woodland Ave
Emporium, PA 15834
(814) 486-4000
Emporium, PA 15834
(814) 486-4000
Rank: #26 - 3726. - 37.
Edgar Fahs Smith Steam Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
Student : Teacher Ratio: 8:1
Grades: 3-8
701 Texas Ave
York, PA 17404
(717) 849-1240
York, PA 17404
(717) 849-1240
Rank: #26 - 3726. - 37.
Fell Charter School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
Student : Teacher Ratio: 8:1
Grades: K-9
777 Main Street
Carbondale, PA 18407
(570) 282-5199
Carbondale, PA 18407
(570) 282-5199
Rank: #26 - 3726. - 37.
Ludlow James R School
Magnet School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
Student : Teacher Ratio: 8:1
Grades: PK-8
550 W Master St
Philadelphia, PA 19122
(215) 400-7430
Philadelphia, PA 19122
(215) 400-7430
Rank: #26 - 3726. - 37.
Pittsburgh Milliones 6-12
Magnet School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Student : Teacher Ratio: 8:1
Grades: 6-12
3117 Centre Ave
Pittsburgh, PA 15219
(412) 529-5900
Pittsburgh, PA 15219
(412) 529-5900
Rank: #26 - 3726. - 37.
Southern Huntingdon Co High School/ms
Magnet School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
Student : Teacher Ratio: 8:1
Grades: 6-12
10339 Pogue Road
Three Springs, PA 17264
(814) 447-5529
Three Springs, PA 17264
(814) 447-5529
Rank: #26 - 3726. - 37.
Spectrum Charter School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Reading: ≥50%)
Student : Teacher Ratio: 8:1
Grades: 7-12
4369 Northern Pike
Monroeville, PA 15146
(412) 374-8130
Monroeville, PA 15146
(412) 374-8130
Rank: #26 - 3726. - 37.
Springdale Jr. Sr. High School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
Student : Teacher Ratio: 8:1
Grades: 7-12
501 Butler Rd
Springdale, PA 15144
(724) 274-8100
Springdale, PA 15144
(724) 274-8100
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