Serving 556 students in grades 6-8, Eastern Lebanon Co 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 is 19% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 42% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 556 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 17%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in PA
- Math Proficiency: 19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 42% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Eastern Lebanon Co MS serves an attendance zone that covers the entire school district in Myerstown, PA, spanning approximately 71.1 square miles. The typical drive to the school is about 10-12 minutes, with an average distance of 4.9 miles to the edge of the zone and a maximum distance of 7.6 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Eastern Lebanon Co Middle School's student population of 556 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 44 teachers has grown by 18% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
556 students
Total Classroom Teachers
44 teachers
School Rankings
Eastern Lebanon Co Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,733 schools in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Eastern Lebanon Co Middle School is 0.30, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2178 out of 2733 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
19%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
57%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
5%
Hispanic
11%
16%
Black
2%
14%
White
83%
60%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)14.2%
23.3%
Eligible for Free Lunch
41%
59%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Eastern Lebanon Co Middle School's ranking?
Eastern Lebanon Co Middle School is ranked #2178 out of 2,733 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What schools are Eastern Lebanon Co Middle School often compared to?
Eastern Lebanon Co Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Cedar Crest Middle School, Lebanon Intermediate School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% PA state average), while 42% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
How many students attend Eastern Lebanon Co Middle School?
556 students attend Eastern Lebanon Co Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
83% of Eastern Lebanon Co Middle School students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Eastern Lebanon Co Middle School?
Eastern Lebanon Co Middle School has a student ration of 13:1, which is equal to the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Eastern Lebanon Co Middle School offer ?
Eastern Lebanon Co Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Eastern Lebanon Co Middle School part of?
Eastern Lebanon Co Middle School is part of Eastern Lebanon County School District.
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