Serving 261 students in grades 5-8, Northern Cambria 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 16% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 49% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 1% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 37% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 5-8
- Enrollment: 261 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 1%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in PA
- Math Proficiency: 16% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 49% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Northern Cambria MiddleSchool ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Northern Cambria MiddleSchool's student population of 261 students has declined by 17% over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 5-8
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
261 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Northern Cambria 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 Northern Cambria MiddleSchool is 0.02, 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
#1899 out of 2549 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
16%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
55%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
1%
14%
Black
n/a
14%
White
99%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
57%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
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 Northern Cambria MiddleSchool's ranking?
Northern Cambria MiddleSchool is ranked #1899 out of 2,549 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?
16% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% PA state average), while 49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
How many students attend Northern Cambria MiddleSchool?
261 students attend Northern Cambria MiddleSchool.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
99% of Northern Cambria MiddleSchool students are White, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Northern Cambria MiddleSchool?
Northern Cambria MiddleSchool has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Northern Cambria MiddleSchool offer ?
Northern Cambria MiddleSchool offers enrollment in grades 5-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Northern Cambria MiddleSchool part of?
Northern Cambria MiddleSchool is part of Northern Cambria SD School District.
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