Serving 516 students in grades 6-8, Northern Lebanon Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 20% (which was lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 42% (which was lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 was higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
516 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
School Rankings
Overall Testing Rank
#2153 out of 2733 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
57%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
13%
15%
Black
1%
14%
White
84%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
39%
60%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Northern Lebanon Middle School's ranking?
Northern Lebanon Middle School is ranked #2153 out of 2,733 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% PA state average), while 42% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
How many students attend Northern Lebanon Middle School?
516 students attend Northern Lebanon Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
84% of Northern Lebanon Middle School students are White, 13% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Northern Lebanon Middle School?
Northern Lebanon Middle School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Northern Lebanon Middle School offer ?
Northern Lebanon Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Northern Lebanon Middle School part of?
Northern Lebanon Middle School is part of Northern Lebanon School District.
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