Serving 516 students in grades 6-8, Northern Lebanon 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 20% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 42% (which is lower 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 16% of the student body (majority 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: 516 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 16%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in PA
- Math Proficiency: 20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 42% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Northern Lebanon Middle School's student population of 516 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 33 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
516 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Northern Lebanon 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 Northern Lebanon Middle School is 0.28, 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
#2153 out of 2733 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
57%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
13%
14%
Black
1%
14%
White
84%
62%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
39%
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 Northern Lebanon Middle School's ranking?
Northern Lebanon Middle School is ranked #2153 out of 2,733 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What schools are Northern Lebanon Middle School often compared to?
Northern Lebanon Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Cedar Crest Middle School, Annville Cleona High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% PA state average), while 42% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
How many students attend Northern Lebanon Middle School?
516 students attend Northern Lebanon Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
84% of Northern Lebanon Middle School students are White, 13% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Northern Lebanon Middle School?
Northern Lebanon Middle School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Northern Lebanon Middle School offer ?
Northern Lebanon Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Northern Lebanon Middle School part of?
Northern Lebanon Middle School is part of Northern Lebanon School District.
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