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Centre Learning Community Charter School vs. Mount Nittany Middle School

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School Overview

School
Centre Learning Community Charter School
2643 W College Ave
State College, PA 16801
: 
8/
10
Top 30%
Mount Nittany Middle School
656 Brandywine Dr
State College, PA 16801
: 
8/
10
Top 30%
Top Rankings
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Mount Nittany Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:

Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Overview
Serving 67 students in grades 5-8, Centre Learning Community Charter School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45-49% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65-69% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 712 students in grades 6-8, Mount Nittany Middle School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
5-8
6-8
Total Students
67 students
712 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Centre Learning Community Charter School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Mount Nittany Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
54% | 46%
52% | 48%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Centre Learning Community Charter School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Mount Nittany Middle School.
Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
63 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Centre Learning Community Charter School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Mount Nittany Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Centre Learning Community Charter School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Centre Learning Community Charter 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 Mount Nittany Middle School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the State College 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

#812 out of 2733 schools in PA
(Top 30%)
#581 out of 2733 schools in PA
(Top 30%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Centre Learning Community Charter 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 Mount Nittany Middle School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
45-49%
(Top 50% in PA)
50%
(Top 50% in PA)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Centre Learning Community Charter School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Centre Learning Community Charter 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 Mount Nittany Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the State College Area School District and Pennsylvania public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
65-69%
(Top 30% in PA)(21-22 School Year Data)
75%
(Top 20% in PA)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Centre Learning Community Charter School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Centre Learning Community Charter 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 Mount Nittany Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the State College Area School District and Pennsylvania public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
60-79%
(Top 50% in PA)(21-22 School Year Data)
77%
(Top 30% in PA)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Centre Learning Community Charter School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Centre Learning Community Charter 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 Mount Nittany Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the State College 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 Centre Learning Community Charter School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Mount Nittany Middle School by grade.
Grade 5 Students
9
-
Grade 6 Students
9
228
Grade 7 Students
29
228
Grade 8 Students
20
256

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
1%
n/a
% Asian
n/a
7%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Centre Learning Community Charter School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Centre Learning Community Charter 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 Mount Nittany Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the State College Area School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hispanic
3%
4%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Centre Learning Community Charter School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Centre Learning Community Charter 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 Mount Nittany Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the State College 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
n/a
3%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Centre Learning Community Charter School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Centre Learning Community Charter 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 Black at Mount Nittany Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the State College 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
96%
78%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Centre Learning Community Charter School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Centre Learning Community Charter 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 Mount Nittany Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the State College 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
n/a
8%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Centre Learning Community Charter School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Centre Learning Community Charter 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 two or more races at Mount Nittany Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the State College Area School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
0.08
0.38
This chart showcases the diversity score of Centre Learning Community Charter School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Centre Learning Community Charter 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 Mount Nittany Middle School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the State College 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
30%
21%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Centre Learning Community Charter School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Centre Learning Community Charter 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 Mount Nittany Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the State College 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
6%
2%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Centre Learning Community Charter School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Centre Learning Community Charter 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 reduced-price lunch at Mount Nittany Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the State College Area School District and Pennsylvania, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
 
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