Below Average
#2230 of 2,846 schools in PA
Central York MS
Middle School · Central York Sd · York, PA
A Central York Sd middle school where students score 5 points below what's typical for similar communities.
1950 N Hills Rd, York, PA 17406
- Math 38% vs PA 35% (2024)
- Reading 62% vs PA 53% (2024)
- 12.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Central York MS score 50% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 55%).
2024 PSSA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. PA average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 10 points since 2020, reaching 50% in 2024.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 48% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 70% (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 34 test records from PA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
45.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.
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Where Central York 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 12Car-Dependent
- Bike 12Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,417/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (York), 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
$85,183
Median home value
$218,000
Median rent
$1,362/mo
College educated
27.7%
Homeownership
80.1%
Poverty rate
8.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 17406; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tidings of Peace Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.9private | K–12 | 1.3 mi | 54 | Compare → |
| York Suburban MSEnrollment path unverified | 5.8 | 6–8 | 2.0 mi | 743 | Compare → |
| Keystone Christian Academy - YorkPrivate · tuition | 7.9private | PK–11 | 2.2 mi | 38 | Compare → |
| York Academy Regional CsCharter · enrollment unverified | 6.9 | K–12 | 2.5 mi | 1,009 | 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.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Central York Sd
- Schools in district
- 7
- Rank in district
- #5 of 7
- District spending per student
- $16,452NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 9.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
Central York MS is listed in Central York SD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Central York MS
Central York MS is a public middle school in York, PA, part of Central York Sd, serving approximately 859 students in grades 7th-8th with a 12.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.7 out of 10 and ranks #2,230 of 2,846 schools in PA. State assessment records show 48% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 70% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Central York MS
What grades does Central York MS serve?
Central York MS serves students in grades 7th through 8th.
How many students attend Central York MS?
Central York MS has an enrollment of approximately 859 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Central York MS?
The student-teacher ratio at Central York MS is 12.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Central York MS rank in PA?
Central York MS ranks #2,230 of 2,846 schools in PA.
What is Central York MS's MySchoolScout rating?
Central York MS has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.7 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 Central York MS?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Central York MS has 48% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 70% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Central York MS a charter school?
No, Central York MS is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Central York MS a Title I school?
No, Central York MS is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Central York MS?
45.8% of students at Central York 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
- 7th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 859
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 68
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize Suburb
- County
- York County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 17.1%
- Phone
- (717) 846-6789
- Area population (ZIP 17406)
- 24,181
- Area average commute
- 25 min
- Area median age
- 39
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 17406; 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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