Rostraver Middle School (Closed 2014)

250 Crest Ave
Belle Vernon, PA 15012
Serving 287 students in grades 6-8, Rostraver Middle School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 86% (which was higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 73%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 83% (which was higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 70%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 was higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which was lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 39% (majority Hispanic).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
287 students
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (PA)
(12-13)
86%
73%
(12-13)
83%
70%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
5%
Hispanic
3%
15%
Black
1%
14%
White
91%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
0.17
Eligible for Free Lunch
24%
60%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
2%
School Statewide Testing
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?
86% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 73% PA state average), while 83% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 70% PA state average).
How many students attend Rostraver Middle School?
287 students attend Rostraver Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of Rostraver Middle School students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Rostraver Middle School?
Rostraver Middle School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Rostraver Middle School offer ?
Rostraver Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Rostraver Middle School part of?
Rostraver Middle School is part of Belle Vernon Area School District.

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