Middlesex Elementary School

250 N Middlesex Rd
Carlisle, PA 17013
(School attendance zone shown in map)
5/
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Bottom 50%
Serving 393 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Middlesex Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 39% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 393 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 25%
  • : Bottom 50% in PA
  • : 40-44% (Top 50%)
  • : 50-54% (Btm 50%)
  • : 70-74% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Middlesex Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:

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Attribute

School Overview

Middlesex Elementary School's student population of 393 students has grown by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 35 teachers has grown by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
393 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers

School Rankings

Middlesex Elementary 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 Middlesex Elementary School is 0.43, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (PA)
#1486 out of 2733 schools
(Bottom 50%)
40-44%
36%
50-54%
55%
70-74%
57%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
13:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
5%
5%
Hispanic
8%
15%
Black
6%
14%
White
75%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
0.43
Eligible for Free Lunch
43%
60%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
2%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Middlesex Elementary School's ranking?
Middlesex Elementary School is ranked #1486 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?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% PA state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
How many students attend Middlesex Elementary School?
393 students attend Middlesex Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
75% of Middlesex Elementary School students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Black, 5% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Middlesex Elementary School?
Middlesex Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Middlesex Elementary School offer ?
Middlesex Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Middlesex Elementary School part of?
Middlesex Elementary School is part of Cumberland Valley School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 393 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 25%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 40-44% (Top 50%)
  • : 50-54% (Btm 50%)
  • : 70-74% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

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