Serving 1,105 students in grades 6-8, Chambersburg Area Middle School - North 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 is 18% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 52% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 1,105 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 38%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in PA
- Math Proficiency: 18% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 52% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Chambersburg Area Middle School - North's student population of 1,105 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 62 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,105 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
62 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Chambersburg Area Middle School - North ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,549 schools in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Chambersburg Area Middle School - North is 0.56, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1691 out of 2549 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
18%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
52%
55%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
4%
Hispanic
22%
14%
Black
7%
14%
White
62%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
49%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
1%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Chambersburg Area Middle School - North's ranking?
Chambersburg Area Middle School - North is ranked #1691 out of 2,549 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What schools are Chambersburg Area Middle School - North often compared to?
Chambersburg Area Middle School - Northis often viewed alongside schools like Greencastle-antrim MiddleSchool by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
18% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% PA state average), while 52% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
How many students attend Chambersburg Area Middle School - North?
1,105 students attend Chambersburg Area Middle School - North.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
62% of Chambersburg Area Middle School - North students are White, 22% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Black, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Chambersburg Area Middle School - North?
Chambersburg Area Middle School - North has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Chambersburg Area Middle School - North offer ?
Chambersburg Area Middle School - North offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Chambersburg Area Middle School - North part of?
Chambersburg Area Middle School - North is part of Chambersburg Area SD School District.
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