The top reported proficiency rate is 36% in English language arts. The lowest is 26% in Math.
Original Research by School Decision on Schuylkill Haven Ms
Schuylkill Haven Middle School serves grades five through seven in the small borough of Schuylkill Haven, situated along the Schuylkill River in southern Schuylkill County. The school draws from a community with a walkable downtown core, a modest mix of residential and industrial uses, and civic anchors including a riverfront park, a public library, and a community arts center. The student body is small, with just over a quarter of the enrollment spread across the three grade levels, and the overwhelming majority of students are white, with a small Hispanic population and minimal Black Asian American representation.
More than half the school's enrollment qualifies for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating substantial economic pressure within the families the school serves. This economic backdrop aligns with a broader pattern in the district and county: housing is described as relatively affordable by state standards, yet the school district has been raising property taxes to cover rising salary, health insurance, and special education costs. A countywide property reassessment beginning in the 2026-27 school year will reshape how taxes are calculated, potentially raising bills for roughly one-third of homeowners in the district, an important variable for families considering a home purchase in the area.
The school's most recent state testing results show proficiency rates well below the county median across both tested subjects. In English language arts, the proficiency rate stands at roughly one-third of students meeting grade-level standards. In math, the rate falls to roughly one-quarter. The school sits in the bottom quartile when compared to other districts in Schuylkill County on overall proficiency across subjects and grades. No trend data is available to show whether results are improving, holding steady, or declining, nor are scaled scores provided in the state reporting. A parent may want to look into further detail with the school about what supports and interventions are in place for students not yet meeting standards, what the school sees as barriers to proficiency, and what academic pathways exist for students progressing to high school.
The school does not report rates of special education enrollment or English learner enrollment, so the breakdown of student population by these designations is not available. Participation rates on state assessments are also not reported. The school is a regular public school with no magnet or charter designation. Information about staffing, course offerings, discipline practices, and attendance is not available in the data provided.
The middle school sits within the Schuylkill Haven Area School District, a small district serving the borough and surrounding area. The district has recently navigated a millage increase and faces ongoing budget strain from contractual costs and out-of-district special education placements, a context that may affect the resources available to schools and could be relevant to families weighing both school quality and the long-term cost of living in the district.
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