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Floyd C Fretz MS

140 Lorana Ave, Bradford, PA 16701 · (814) 362-3500 · McKean County
GRADES 06–08MIDDLE33-TOWNTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL508 STUDENTS
Enrollment
508
Middle
DISTRICT 558 · STATE 594
Student : Teacher
12.9:1
39 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 12.6:1 · STATE 13.2:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
107%
543 students
DISTRICT 103% · STATE 75%
Community
1
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other middle schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade
Grade 6
158
Grade 7
175
Grade 8
175
Student demographics
White
47493%
DISTRICT 91% · STATE 60%
Hispanic
92%
DISTRICT 2% · STATE 16%
Black
82%
DISTRICT 1% · STATE 14%
Asian
10%
DISTRICT 0% · STATE 5%
Two+
143%
DISTRICT 4% · STATE 5%
Native American
10%
DISTRICT 0% · STATE 0%
Pacific Islander
10%
DISTRICT 0% · STATE 0%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
Male
26352%
Female
24548%

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Test scores

PSSA + Keystone 2024-25 . % Proficient or Advanced
English Language Arts
53.9%
PA avg 51.1% . -2.9pp since 2023
Math
37.2%
PA avg 43.0% . +5.6pp since 2023
Source: PSSA + Keystone. All students, all grades. See all years and grades →

7-year change

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Enrollment
508
-52 (-9%) vs 2017
Student : Teacher
12.9:1
was 13.9:1
% White
93%
was 93%
% Hispanic
2%
was 3%
% Black
2%
was 1%
% Asian
0%
was 1%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data

About Floyd C Fretz MS

Floyd C Fretz MS, a mid-tier middle-grades school in Bradford, Pennsylvania, run under Bradford Area SD, teaches 508 students, covering grades 6 through 8.

Across the 4 schools in Bradford Area SD (2,230 students total), Floyd C Fretz MS accounts for its share of the district's footprint.

Demographically, Floyd C Fretz MS records that 93% of students identify as White, making the school strongly White-majority. Beyond that, the school shows 3% multiracial. That composition is broadly in line with McKean County as a whole.

In terms of school funding signals, On paper, Floyd C Fretz MS has 39 full-time-equivalent teachers, translating to a class-load average of around 12.9:1. That tracks the state average closely. An estimated 107% of students are eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, often used as a Title I proxy. That share is above McKean County's rate of about 90%.

In the broader community, McKean County reports that the typical household earns roughly $62,905 per year, roughly 21% of adults have completed at least a four-year degree, and roughly 10% of residents live below the federal poverty line. In all, McKean County runs 14 public schools (combined enrollment of about 5,275 students), of which Floyd C Fretz MS is one.

The closest other public school is George Blaisdell El Sch, roughly 1.4 miles away. 3 of the 8 nearest public schools sit inside a five-mile radius.

Geographically, the school is in a town-center area.

Trend over the last 7 years. Over the past 7-year window, the student count fell 9%: 560 students in 2018 compared to 508 in 2025.

On this page, posts here usually surface around fundraisers, lost-and-found posts, and report-card season. Contributors range from current parents to recent graduates and teachers.

McKean County at a glance

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Population
39,904
Census ACS
Median income
$62,905
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
21%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
10%
Below federal line
Schools in county
14
5,275 students

Quick facts

School name
Floyd C Fretz MS
District
Bradford Area SD
Address
140 Lorana Ave, Bradford, PA 16701
Phone
(814) 362-3500
County
McKean County
Level
Middle
Grade range
06–08
Total enrollment
508
Teachers (FTE)
39
Student–teacher ratio
12.9:1
Free/Reduced lunch
543 (107%)
Locale
33-Town: Remote
NCES ID
420402000281
Charter school
No
Virtual school
No

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Frequently asked questions

About Floyd C Fretz MS
How large is Floyd C Fretz MS?
Floyd C Fretz MS enrolls approximately 508 students in grades 06-08.
What grades does Floyd C Fretz MS serve?
Floyd C Fretz MS serves grades 06-08.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Floyd C Fretz MS?
The student-to-teacher ratio at Floyd C Fretz MS is approximately 12.9:1 (39 FTE teachers).
What is the racial breakdown of students at Floyd C Fretz MS?
At Floyd C Fretz MS, the student body is approximately 93% White, 2% Hispanic, 2% Black, 0% Asian, 3% Two or more.
Is Floyd C Fretz MS public or private?
Floyd C Fretz MS is a public K-12 school, overseen by Bradford Area SD.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.
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