Serving 891 students in grades 6-8, Elizabethtown Area MiddleSchool 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 24% (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 15:1 is higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 37% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 891 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 16%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in PA
- Math Proficiency: 24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 52% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Elizabethtown Area MiddleSchool's student population of 891 students has grown by 41% over five school years.
The teacher population of 61 teachers has grown by 35% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
891 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
61 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Elizabethtown Area MiddleSchool 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 Elizabethtown Area MiddleSchool is 0.29, 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
#1595 out of 2549 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
52%
55%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
4%
Hispanic
7%
14%
Black
3%
14%
White
84%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
31%
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 Elizabethtown Area MiddleSchool's ranking?
Elizabethtown Area MiddleSchool is ranked #1595 out of 2,549 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What schools are Elizabethtown Area MiddleSchool often compared to?
Elizabethtown Area MiddleSchoolis often viewed alongside schools like Wheatland MiddleSchool, Donegal Jhs by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
24% 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 Elizabethtown Area MiddleSchool?
891 students attend Elizabethtown Area MiddleSchool.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
84% of Elizabethtown Area MiddleSchool students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Elizabethtown Area MiddleSchool?
Elizabethtown Area MiddleSchool has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Elizabethtown Area MiddleSchool offer ?
Elizabethtown Area MiddleSchool offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Elizabethtown Area MiddleSchool part of?
Elizabethtown Area MiddleSchool is part of Elizabethtown Area SD School District.
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