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Ambridge Area Middle School vs. Economy Elementary School

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School Overview

School
Ambridge Area Middle School
401 First Street
Freedom, PA 15042
: 
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Economy Elementary School
1000 First Street
Freedom, PA 15042
: 
9/
10
Top 20%
Top Rankings
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Economy Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Overview
Serving 475 students in grades 6-8, Ambridge Area 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 16% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 48% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Serving 458 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Economy Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 65% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75-79% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Blue Ribbon Schools
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Yes
Grades Offered
6-8
PK-5
Total Students
475 students
458 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Ambridge Area Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Economy Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
51% | 49%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Ambridge Area Middle School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Economy Elementary School.
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
30 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Ambridge Area Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Economy Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Ambridge Area Middle School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Ambridge Area School District and the state of Pennsylvania, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Economy Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Ambridge Area School District and the state of Pennsylvania, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Test Scores

#2155 out of 2733 schools in PA
(Bottom 50%)
#276 out of 2733 schools in PA
(Top 20%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Ambridge Area Middle School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Economy Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
16%
(Bottom 50% in PA)
65%
(Top 20% in PA)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Ambridge Area Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Ambridge Area School District and Pennsylvania public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Economy Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Ambridge Area School District and Pennsylvania public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
48%
(Bottom 50% in PA)(21-22 School Year Data)
75-79%
(Top 20% in PA)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Ambridge Area Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Ambridge Area School District and Pennsylvania public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Economy Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Ambridge Area School District and Pennsylvania public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
30-34%
(Bottom 50% in PA)(21-22 School Year Data)
80-84%
(Top 30% in PA)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Ambridge Area Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Ambridge Area School District and Pennsylvania public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Economy Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Ambridge Area School District and Pennsylvania public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Ambridge Area Middle School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Economy Elementary School by grade.
Pre-K Students
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41
Kindergarten Students
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66
Grade 1 Students
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55
Grade 2 Students
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65
Grade 3 Students
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85
Grade 4 Students
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71
Grade 5 Students
-
75
Grade 6 Students
157
-
Grade 7 Students
154
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Grade 8 Students
164
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Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Ambridge Area Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Ambridge Area School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Economy Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Ambridge Area School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
1%
3%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Ambridge Area Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Ambridge Area School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Economy Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Ambridge Area School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Black
15%
5%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Ambridge Area Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Ambridge Area School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Economy Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Ambridge Area School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% White
73%
89%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Ambridge Area Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Ambridge Area School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Economy Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Ambridge Area School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
11%
3%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Ambridge Area Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Ambridge Area School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Economy Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Ambridge Area School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
0.44
0.21
This chart showcases the diversity score of Ambridge Area Middle School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Ambridge Area School District and Pennsylvania, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Economy Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Ambridge Area School District and Pennsylvania, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
100%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Ambridge Area Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Ambridge Area School District and Pennsylvania, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Economy Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Ambridge Area School District and Pennsylvania, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
(17-18 School Year Data)
2%
(18-19 School Year Data)
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Ambridge Area Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Ambridge Area School District and Pennsylvania, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2017-18 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Economy Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Ambridge Area School District and Pennsylvania, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2018-19 school year.
 
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