Serving 583 students in grades 6-8, Lamberton 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 23% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 64% (which is higher 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 37% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 583 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 37%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in PA
- Math Proficiency: 23% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 64% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 55-59% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Lamberton MS serves the southern part of Carlisle, PA, covering an area of approximately 50.9 square miles. The typical drive to the school from within the zone takes about 10-12 minutes, with the furthest edge being 12.2 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Lamberton Middle School's student population of 583 students has grown by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 44 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
583 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
44 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Lamberton 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 Lamberton Middle School is 0.57, 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
#1573 out of 2733 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
38%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
64%
55%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
57%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
3%
5%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
12%
16%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
12%
14%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
63%
60%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
10%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)2.9%
23.3%
Eligible for Free Lunch
42%
59%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
2%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
School Mascot
Bison
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lamberton Middle School's ranking?
Lamberton Middle School is ranked #1573 out of 2,733 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What schools are Lamberton Middle School often compared to?
Lamberton Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Eagle View Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
23% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% PA state average), while 64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
How many students attend Lamberton Middle School?
583 students attend Lamberton Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
63% of Lamberton Middle School students are White, 12% of students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Black, 10% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Lamberton Middle School?
Lamberton Middle School has a student ration of 13:1, which is equal to the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Lamberton Middle School offer ?
Lamberton Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Lamberton Middle School part of?
Lamberton Middle School is part of Carlisle Area School District.
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