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Schools in Jackson Township · Central Cambria School District

Jackson Township’s public schools outscore 82% of Pennsylvania districts

Math proficiency in Jackson Township’s districts is 47%, above the Pennsylvania average (36%). The grade covers the public school district serving Jackson Township, from kindergarten through graduation, on state tests and graduation. Each state writes its own tests, so this is the one TownRatings grade compared within Pennsylvania, not nationally.

#260of 1,037 Pennsylvania townsK–12Where will my kid go?

From Pennsylvania state tests taken in spring 2022, when 98% of students in the tested grades sat them, and the class of 2023’s four-year graduation rate, as reported to the U.S. Department of Education.

Reading proficiency
59%
▲ 4 pts vs PA 55%
2021–22
Math proficiency
47%
▲ 11 pts vs PA 36%
2021–22
Graduate on time
95–100%
▲ 8–12 pts vs PA 88%
class of 2023
Spent per student
$16.4K
▼ 25% vs PA $21.8K
FY2024
Students per teacher
14.3
PA 13.4 · larger classes
Schools in town
2
1,503 students on the public path
In brief

Jackson Township’s schools, in brief

Above the state on both counts

Reading proficiency is 59% and math 47% in spring 2022, against 55% and 36% statewide; 95–100% of the class of 2023 graduated in four years, against 88%. Test scores ↓

Spending and class size

The district spends $16,372 per student, against $21,758 across Pennsylvania (FY2024). Spending doesn’t count toward the grade. Districts ↓

One elementary school, then one elementary, one middle and one high school

From grade 3 the district’s path is Cambria El Sch, then Central Cambria MS, then Central Cambria HS. See the path ↓

Choice beyond the district

Cambria County Christian School (private) is in town. Every school ↓

Written from the figures on this page. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023; each school’s own letter uses 2020–21 results.

The School Grade

What’s behind Jackson Township’s grade

B+ Test scoresA− Graduation

A−: better than 82% of Pennsylvania school districts, #260 of 1,037 Pennsylvania towns. Test scores and graduation are both above the Pennsylvania average; graduation is the stronger of the two.

Pennsylvania school districts we grade (688)Better than 82%
Lower resultsHigher results
Pennsylvania towns with similar household incomes (1989)Better than 85%
Towns in Cambria County (30)Better than 87%
B+AA fairly firm grade. Ordinary sampling error in 808 test results and a graduating class of 150 could put Jackson Township anywhere from B+ to A. The tests are from spring 2022, when 98% of Jackson Township’s students in the tested grades sat them (784 in math, 831 in reading).

How TownRatings grades schools →

Where will my kid go?

Pick a grade. These are the public schools that serve Jackson Township, with each school’s own grade.

The path, start to finish
K–2Jackson El SchCentral Cambria School DistrictB
3–5Cambria El Schin EbensburgB+
6–8Central Cambria MSin EbensburgC
9–12Central Cambria HSin EbensburgA

Jackson Township’s public schools are run by Central Cambria School District, which also serves Cambria and Ebensburg. To confirm the school for a specific address, ask the district.

The district

Spending and class size are shown but don’t count toward the grade. Each district’s own page has every school.

Central Cambria School DistrictGrades K–12 · 4 schools · 1,503 students, down 4% since 2020–21 · 14.3 per teacher (PA 13.4)
$16,372PA $21,758 · FY2024
A−
Test scores · 2021–22

Above the state in reading

Reading59%
State average 55.1% · 831 students tested
Math47%
State average 36.1% · 784 students tested

Jackson Township vs. its neighbors

Schools grades for the Pennsylvania towns that share Jackson Township’s borders.

Schools next door
TownSchoolsMain districts
Jackson TownshipA−Central Cambria
BlacklickCBlacklick Valley
Nanty-GloCBlacklick Valley
Vintondale—Blacklick Valley
CambriaA−Central Cambria
CroyleA−Forest Hills
East WheatfieldAUnited
West Taylor—Greater Johnstown

Every school in Jackson Township

5 schools. Each public school’s letter compares its own 2020–21 reading and math results with Pennsylvania’s other public schools (the newest school-level results we have).

District schools in Jackson Townshipby address
Jackson El Sch
Elementary · Grades K–2 · Johnstown
B
105 students7:1Rate it →
Also serving Jackson Townshipin other towns
Cambria El Sch
Elementary · Grades K–5 · Ebensburg
B+
542 students17:1Rate it →
Central Cambria MS
Middle · Grades 6–8 · Ebensburg
C
347 students14:1Rate it →
Central Cambria HS
High · Grades 9–12 · Ebensburg
A
509 students16:1Rate it →
Private schoolstuition; no state tests, so no grade
Cambria County Christian School
Grades PK–12 · Johnstown
Private · Religious
43 students7:1Rate it →

Questions about Jackson Township’s schools

Are Jackson Township’s schools good?

By Pennsylvania’s own tests, yes: the public schools Jackson Township children attend outscore 82% of Pennsylvania’s school districts on tests and graduation, an A− Schools grade, #260 of 1,037 Pennsylvania towns. Among towns with similar incomes they beat 85%. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023.

What school district is Jackson Township in?

Central Cambria School District, which runs grades K–12 and enrolls 1,503 students in 4 schools (2024–25).

Where do Jackson Township kids go to high school?

Central Cambria HS in Ebensburg, with 509 students; its own test results earn an A.

What is Jackson Township’s graduation rate?

95–100% of the class of 2023 in Central Cambria School District graduated in four years, against 88% across Pennsylvania.

How much does Jackson Township spend per student?

$16,372 in Central Cambria School District (FY2024), against $21,758 across Pennsylvania. Spending doesn’t count toward the grade.

Are there private schools in Jackson Township?

Yes: Cambria County Christian School (religious, grades PK–12, 43 students).

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School data: state test results (2021–22, with participation) and four-year graduation rates (class of 2023) reported to the U.S. Department of Education (EDFacts via ED Data Express); each school’s own letter uses its 2020–21 results (EDFacts via the Urban Institute); schools and enrollment from NCES (2024–25; private schools 2023–24); spending from the Census Bureau’s school finance survey (FY2024). The School Grade is our own summary, graded within Pennsylvania. Stars are from neighbors.