Serving 356 students in grades 7-8, Kittanning Junior High 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 33% (which was lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 43%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 56% (which was lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 62%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 was lower 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 39% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
Total Students
356 students
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)33%
43%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)56%
62%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
1%
15%
Black
2%
14%
White
97%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
36%
60%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
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?
33% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 43% PA state average), while 56% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 62% PA state average).
How many students attend Kittanning Junior High School?
356 students attend Kittanning Junior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
97% of Kittanning Junior High School students are White, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Kittanning Junior High School?
Kittanning Junior High School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Kittanning Junior High School offer ?
Kittanning Junior High School offers enrollment in grades 7-8
What school district is Kittanning Junior High School part of?
Kittanning Junior High School is part of Armstrong School District.
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