Northern Cambria Sd School District
School District · Northern Cambria, Pennsylvania
Avg Rating
7.5
out of 10
Schools
3
1 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$21,710
Student-Teacher Ratio
10.2:1
Avg Rating
7.5
out of 10
Schools
3
1 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$21,710
Student-Teacher Ratio
10.2:1
Evaluating Northern Cambria Sd?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Northern Cambria Sd as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
Shortlist starter
Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
Northern Cambria HS
Northern Cambria · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Northern Cambria EL Sch
Northern Cambria · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Northern Cambria MS
Northern Cambria · Middle. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Pennsylvania rank
#104 of 494
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+1.2
above Pennsylvania avg
Per-pupil spending
$21,710
+$3,570 vs Pennsylvania median
District size
787 students
Smaller than Pennsylvania median
The short answer
Northern Cambria Sd ranks #104 of 494 Pennsylvania districts by overall school rating. Northern Cambria Sd's schools with real test data average 7.5/10 across 3 schools. Its top-rated schools are Northern Cambria HS (9.2/10), Northern Cambria EL Sch (6.8/10), and Northern Cambria MS (6.4/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
STAAR proficiency rose +6.4 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among Northern Cambria Sd schools across the two most recent comparable testing years.
Top-Rated Schools in Northern Cambria Sd
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (3 of 3). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Northern Cambria HS | 9.2 / 10 |
| 2 | Northern Cambria EL Sch | 6.8 / 10 |
| 3 | Northern Cambria MS | 6.4 / 10 |
See all 3 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Northern Cambria Sd
Northern Cambria Sd is a Northern Cambria, Pennsylvania school district serving 3 schools. The district educates 787 students with a student-teacher ratio of 10.2:1. The district invests $21,710 per student annually.
With an average rating of 7.5/10, Northern Cambria Sd is among the strongest-performing districts in the state.
The highest-rated school in the district is Northern Cambria HS, which has a composite score of 9.2/10.
In standardized testing, Northern Cambria Sd students show an average math proficiency of 49.5% and ELA proficiency of 58.6%.
The district includes 1 elementary school , 1 middle school , and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in Northern Cambria Sd, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Northern Cambria Sd with test data.
Schools in Northern Cambria Sd
3 schools Elementary Schools 1
Middle Schools 1
High Schools 1
District Details
- State
- Pennsylvania
- City
- Northern Cambria
- Total Enrollment
- 787
- Teachers (FTE)
- 77
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.2%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Northern Cambria Sd?
Northern Cambria Sd has 3 schools in total — 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Northern Cambria Sd?
The average composite rating for Northern Cambria Sd is 7.5/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Northern Cambria Sd?
Northern Cambria Sd spends $21,710 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Northern Cambria Sd?
The average student-teacher ratio in Northern Cambria Sd is 10.2:1.
What is the top-rated school in Northern Cambria Sd?
Northern Cambria HS is the highest-rated school in Northern Cambria Sd with a composite score of 9.2/10.
What are the test scores in Northern Cambria Sd?
Across schools in Northern Cambria Sd with test data, the average math proficiency is 49.5% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 58.6%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Northern Cambria Sd compare to other districts in Pennsylvania?
Northern Cambria Sd has an average school rating of 7.5/10 across 3 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Pennsylvania by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 7.5/10
- Math Proficiency
- 49.5%
- ELA Proficiency
- 58.6%
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Pennsylvania Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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