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Tamaqua Area Middle School

Tamaqua Area SD · Schuylkill County · 502 Penn Street, Tamaqua, PA 18252.0

(570)668-1210

3/10
#385
Rank 385 out of 520
Top 74%
English Language Arts3/10 · #402 · 23rd percentile
Mathematics3/10 · #381 · 27th percentile
Science5/10 · #260 · 45th percentile

English Language Arts

Math Trend

Science Trend

School Overview

Tamaqua is a small, tight-knit former coal mining town tucked into the mountains of Schuylkill County, where community pride runs deep and Friday night football still means something. Tamaqua Area Middle School reflects that working-class character — it's a school where families are rooted and involved, even if academic performance sits below the state average in English and Math. Families who value a strong sense of belonging and small-town stability over a high-pressure academic environment may find this community a comfortable fit, particularly given the school's relatively stronger showing in Science.

Student Demographics

441 students tested · 2024-25 school year

Ethnicity

White
375 (85%)
Hispanic
52 (12%)
African American
13 (3%)
Other
1 (0%)

Key Indicators

English Learners8 (2%)
Socioeconomically Disadvantaged204 (46%)
Students with Disabilities82 (19%)

Staff & Teachers(2024-25)

488
Enrollment
32.6
Teachers (FTE)
15:1
Student-Staff Ratio

Community Enrichment Programs

This supplementary score measures the availability of enrichment programs — such as tutoring, music, dance, sports, and arts — within 3 miles of the school. Schools in communities with more diverse and accessible programs score higher.

Nearby Programs4/10 · #311 · 40th percentile

19 programs within 3 miles. Ranked among Middle Schools in Pennsylvania.

Nearby Libraries

No programs found