Below Average
#2316 of 2,846 schools in PA
Cedar Crest MS
Middle School · Cornwall-lebanon Sd · Lebanon, PA
A Cornwall-lebanon Sd middle school where students score 6 points below what's typical for similar communities.
101 E Evergreen Rd, Lebanon, PA 17042
- Math 38% vs PA 36% (2024)
- Reading 59% vs PA 53% (2024)
- 17.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Cedar Crest MS score 48% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 54%).
2024 PSSA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. PA average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 7 points since 2020, reaching 48% in 2024.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 50% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 68% (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
48.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Cedar Crest 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 9Car-Dependent
- Bike 30Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,277/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Lebanon), 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
$76,399
Median home value
$222,200
Median rent
$1,096/mo
College educated
28.4%
Homeownership
71.4%
Poverty rate
10.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 17042; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lebanon MSEnrollment path unverified | 3.6 | 6–8 | 2.6 mi | 1,064 | Compare → |
| Meadow Ridge SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | 1–8 | 3.5 mi | 24 | Compare → |
| Fairview Mennonite SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.0private | 1–9 | 3.7 mi | 105 | Compare → |
| Lebanon Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 7.2private | K–9 | 3.7 mi | 111 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Cornwall-lebanon Sd
- Schools in district
- 6
- Rank in district
- #6 of 6
- District spending per student
- $15,089NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 7.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Cedar Crest MS is listed in Cornwall-Lebanon SD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Cedar Crest MS
Cedar Crest MS is a public middle school in Lebanon, PA, part of Cornwall-lebanon Sd, serving approximately 1,235 students in grades 6th-8th with a 17.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.5 out of 10 and ranks #2,316 of 2,846 schools in PA. State assessment records show 50% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 68% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Cedar Crest MS
What grades does Cedar Crest MS serve?
Cedar Crest MS serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Cedar Crest MS?
Cedar Crest MS has an enrollment of approximately 1,235 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Cedar Crest MS?
The student-teacher ratio at Cedar Crest MS is 17.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Cedar Crest MS rank in PA?
Cedar Crest MS ranks #2,316 of 2,846 schools in PA.
What is Cedar Crest MS's MySchoolScout rating?
Cedar Crest MS has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.5 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 Cedar Crest MS?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Cedar Crest MS has 50% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 68% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Cedar Crest MS a charter school?
No, Cedar Crest MS is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Cedar Crest MS a Title I school?
No, Cedar Crest MS is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Cedar Crest MS?
48.3% of students at Cedar Crest 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
- 1,235
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 72
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small Suburb
- County
- Lebanon County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 13.8%
- Phone
- (717) 272-2032
- Area population (ZIP 17042)
- 39,626
- Area average commute
- 21.4 min
- Area median age
- 42.9
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 17042; 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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