Serving 1,047 students in grades 6-8, Mechanicsburg Middle School ranks in the top 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 29% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 68% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 38% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 1,047 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 27%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in PA
- Math Proficiency: 29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 68% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 56% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Mechanicsburg Middle School's student population of 1,047 students has grown by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 82 teachers has grown by 15% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,047 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
82 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Mechanicsburg Middle School ranks within the top 50% of all 2,733 schools in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Mechanicsburg Middle School is 0.45, 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
#1247 out of 2733 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
68%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
56%
57%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
5%
5%
Hispanic
8%
14%
Black
9%
14%
White
73%
62%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
36%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mechanicsburg Middle School's ranking?
Mechanicsburg Middle School is ranked #1247 out of 2,733 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What schools are Mechanicsburg Middle School often compared to?
Mechanicsburg Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Eagle View Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% PA state average), while 68% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
How many students attend Mechanicsburg Middle School?
1,047 students attend Mechanicsburg Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
73% of Mechanicsburg Middle School students are White, 9% of students are Black, 8% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Asian, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Mechanicsburg Middle School?
Mechanicsburg Middle School has a student ration of 13:1, which is equal to the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Mechanicsburg Middle School offer ?
Mechanicsburg Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Mechanicsburg Middle School part of?
Mechanicsburg Middle School is part of Mechanicsburg Area School District.
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