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Chambersburg Area Middle School - South vs. Chambersburg Area Middle School - North

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School Overview

School
Chambersburg Area Middle School - South
1151 E Mckinley St
Chambersburg, PA 17201
: 
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Chambersburg Area Middle School - North
1957 Scotland Ave
Chambersburg, PA 17201
: 
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Top Rankings

Chambersburg Area Middle School - South ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 20%)
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Overview
Serving 1,074 students in grades 6-8, Chambersburg Area Middle School - South 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 30% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 58% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 1,050 students in grades 6-8, Chambersburg Area Middle School - North 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 27% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
6-8
6-8
Total Students
1,074 students
1,050 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Chambersburg Area Middle School - South over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Chambersburg Area Middle School - North over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
51% | 49%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Chambersburg Area Middle School - South.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Chambersburg Area Middle School - North.
Total Classroom Teachers
68 teachers
63 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Chambersburg Area Middle School - South over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Chambersburg Area Middle School - North over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
17:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Chambersburg Area Middle School - South with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Chambersburg Area School District and the state of Pennsylvania, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Chambersburg Area Middle School - North with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Chambersburg Area School District and the state of Pennsylvania, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#1597 out of 2733 schools in PA
(Bottom 50%)
#1401 out of 2733 schools in PA
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Chambersburg Area Middle School - South, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Chambersburg Area Middle School - North, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
30%
(Bottom 50% in PA)
27%
(Bottom 50% in PA)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Chambersburg Area Middle School - South who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Chambersburg Area School District and Pennsylvania public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Chambersburg Area Middle School - North who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Chambersburg Area School District and Pennsylvania public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
58%
(Top 50% in PA)
65%
(Top 50% in PA)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Chambersburg Area Middle School - South who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Chambersburg Area School District and Pennsylvania public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Chambersburg Area Middle School - North who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Chambersburg Area School District and Pennsylvania public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
60%
(Bottom 50% in PA)
63%
(Top 50% in PA)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Chambersburg Area Middle School - South who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Chambersburg Area School District and Pennsylvania public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Chambersburg Area Middle School - North who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Chambersburg Area School District and Pennsylvania public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Chambersburg Area Middle School - South by grade.
This chart displays the students of Chambersburg Area Middle School - North by grade.
Grade 6 Students
381
341
Grade 7 Students
339
353
Grade 8 Students
354
356

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
2%
3%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Chambersburg Area Middle School - South, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Chambersburg Area School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Chambersburg Area Middle School - North, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Chambersburg Area School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
30%
23%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Chambersburg Area Middle School - South, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Chambersburg Area School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Chambersburg Area Middle School - North, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Chambersburg Area School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
9%
7%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Chambersburg Area Middle School - South, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Chambersburg Area School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Chambersburg Area Middle School - North, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Chambersburg Area School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
53%
59%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Chambersburg Area Middle School - South, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Chambersburg Area School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Chambersburg Area Middle School - North, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Chambersburg Area School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
8%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Chambersburg Area Middle School - South, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Chambersburg Area School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Chambersburg Area Middle School - North, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Chambersburg Area School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.62
0.59
This chart showcases the diversity score of Chambersburg Area Middle School - South, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Chambersburg Area School District and Pennsylvania, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Chambersburg Area Middle School - North, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Chambersburg Area School District and Pennsylvania, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
66%
59%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Chambersburg Area Middle School - South, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Chambersburg Area School District and Pennsylvania, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Chambersburg Area Middle School - North, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Chambersburg Area School District and Pennsylvania, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
5%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Chambersburg Area Middle School - South, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Chambersburg Area School District and Pennsylvania, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Chambersburg Area Middle School - North, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Chambersburg Area School District and Pennsylvania, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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