Serving 1,054 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 43% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 1,054 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 43%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in PA
- Math Proficiency: 30% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 58% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 60% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
chambersburg area Middle School - south ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
chambersburg area Middle School - south's student population of 1,054 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 64 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,054 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
64 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
chambersburg area Middle School - south 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 chambersburg area Middle School - south is 0.60, which is more 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
#1597 out of 2733 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
58%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60%
57%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
5%
Hispanic
26%
14%
Black
8%
14%
White
57%
62%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
63%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is chambersburg area Middle School - south's ranking?
chambersburg area Middle School - south is ranked #1597 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?
30% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% PA state average), while 58% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
How many students attend chambersburg area Middle School - south?
1,054 students attend chambersburg area Middle School - south.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
57% of chambersburg area Middle School - south students are White, 26% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Black, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of chambersburg area Middle School - south?
chambersburg area Middle School - south has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does chambersburg area Middle School - south offer ?
chambersburg area Middle School - south offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is chambersburg area Middle School - south part of?
chambersburg area Middle School - south is part of Chambersburg Area School District.
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