Serving 1,302 students in grades 6-8, Cedar Crest 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 28% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 62% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 1,302 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 31%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in PA
- Math Proficiency: 28% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 62% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 55% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Cedar Crest Middle School's student population of 1,302 students has grown by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 73 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
1,302 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
73 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Cedar Crest 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 Cedar Crest Middle School is 0.48, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.58. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1463 out of 2733 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
62%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
55%
57%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
3%
5%
Hispanic
20%
14%
Black
4%
14%
White
69%
62%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
41%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cedar Crest Middle School's ranking?
Cedar Crest Middle School is ranked #1463 out of 2,733 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What schools are Cedar Crest Middle School often compared to?
Cedar Crest Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Palmyra Area Middle School, Annville-cleona Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
28% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% PA state average), while 62% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
How many students attend Cedar Crest Middle School?
1,302 students attend Cedar Crest Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
69% of Cedar Crest Middle School students are White, 20% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Cedar Crest Middle School?
Cedar Crest Middle School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Cedar Crest Middle School offer ?
Cedar Crest Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Cedar Crest Middle School part of?
Cedar Crest Middle School is part of Cornwall-Lebanon School District.
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