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#1247 of 2,846 schools in PA
Top 44% in state
Allen MS
Middle School · West Shore Sd · Camp Hill, PA
A West Shore Sd middle school where students score 5 points below what's typical for similar communities.
4225 Gettysburg Rd, Camp Hill, PA 17011
- Math 45% vs PA 36% (2024)
- Reading 62% vs PA 53% (2024)
- 13.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Allen MS score 54% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 58%).
2024 PSSA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. PA average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 9 points since 2020, reaching 53% in 2024.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 48% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 67% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 36 test records from PA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
39%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Allen MS sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 16Car-Dependent
- Bike 37Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,113/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Camp Hill), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$88,889
Median home value
$261,900
Median rent
$1,270/mo
College educated
43.9%
Homeownership
69.9%
Poverty rate
7.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 17011; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| River Rock Academy-shiremanstownPrivate · tuition | 7.0private | K–12 | 0.5 mi | 40 | Compare → |
| Al-hudaPrivate · tuition | 8.1private | PK–12 | 0.7 mi | 100 | Compare → |
| Heritage Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 7.8private | PK–12 | 1.2 mi | 97 | Compare → |
| Crossroads MSEnrollment path unverified | 5.6 | 6–8 | Not available | 672 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
West Shore Sd
- Schools in district
- 13
- Rank in district
- #5 of 13
- District spending per student
- $15,766NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 9.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
Allen MS is listed in West Shore SD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Allen MS
Allen MS is a public middle school in Camp Hill, PA, part of West Shore Sd, serving approximately 525 students in grades 6th-8th with a 13.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 out of 10 and ranks #1,247 of 2,846 schools in PA. State assessment records show 48% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 67% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Allen MS
What grades does Allen MS serve?
Allen MS serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Allen MS?
Allen MS has an enrollment of approximately 525 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Allen MS?
The student-teacher ratio at Allen MS is 13.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Allen MS rank in PA?
Allen MS ranks #1,247 of 2,846 schools in PA.
What is Allen MS's MySchoolScout rating?
Allen MS has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Allen MS?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Allen MS has 48% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 67% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Allen MS a charter school?
No, Allen MS is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Allen MS a Title I school?
No, Allen MS is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Allen MS?
39.0% of students at Allen MS qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 525
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 39
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Cumberland County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 13.1%
- Phone
- (717) 761-1500
- Area population (ZIP 17011)
- 38,642
- Area average commute
- 21.2 min
- Area median age
- 40.1
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 PSSA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 PSSA. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 PSSA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 PSSA. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 17011; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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