A J McMullen Sch

Uniontown Area SD
4773 National Pike
Markleysburg, PA 15459
176 Students
Middle School 6th - 8th
School Overview
A.J. McMullen School, located at 4773 National Pike in Markleysburg, Pennsylvania, serves as a vital educational pillar for the rural community in Fayette County. As part of the Uniontown Area School District, the school typically educates students in the elementary and middle school grade levels. It is recognized for its commitment to providing a foundational education in a close-knit, small-town environment, focusing on core academic subjects while fostering a supportive atmosphere for local students.

The school is deeply integrated into the mountainous region of Markleysburg, acting as a central hub for families in the area. Because of its location, the school emphasizes a community-oriented approach, often prioritizing student engagement and extracurricular involvement to supplement classroom learning. By maintaining a manageable size, A.J. McMullen strives to provide personalized attention to its students, helping them transition effectively through their formative years before moving on to higher-level secondary education.
176
Total Students
11.1
Full-Time Teachers
15.8
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    164 (93.2 %)
  • Two or More
    5 (2.8 %)
  • Black
    3 (1.7 %)
  • Hispanic
    2 (1.1 %)
  • Asian
    1 (0.6 %)
  • Pacific Islander
    1 (0.6 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Middle School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status: No
District: Uniontown Area SD
Phone: (724)329-8811
Grade Range: 6th - 8th
Total Students: 176
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 11.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 15.8
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 0
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

1 National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught
Grade 6 71
Grade 7 41
Grade 8 63
Grade 10 1
Gender Ratio