Skip to main content

Average

#1964 of 2,846 schools in PA

Chambersburg Area MS - North

Middle School · Chambersburg Area Sd · Chambersburg, PA

A Chambersburg Area Sd middle school serving grades 6th – 8th.

1957 Scotland Ave, Chambersburg, PA 17201

  • Math 31% vs PA 36% (2024)
  • Reading 64% vs PA 53% (2024)
  • 16.7:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress5.7Average40%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
View breakdown
Years of Data15
Annual Change-2.29 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics6.2Average35%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
View breakdown
Math Proficiency30.7% (2024 PSSA)
Reading/ELA Proficiency64.1% (2024 PSSA)
Math vs. State Avg-7.1 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+10.6 pts
Overall Proficiency47% (2024 PSSA, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)48% (model expectation from 2024 PSSA)
vs. Expected-0.7 pts
Adjusted Percentile46th
Resources & Environment3.4Needs Improvement25%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
View breakdown
Student-Teacher Ratio16.7:1
District spending per student$14,924
Chronic Absenteeism14.9%

Students at Chambersburg Area MS - North score 47% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 48%).

How we calculate scores →

2024 PSSA proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. PA average.

Math Proficiency31%(2024 PSSA)
School
State
36%(2024 PSSA)
ELA Proficiency64%(2024 PSSA)
School
State
53%(2024 PSSA)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 12 points since 2020, reaching 47% in 2024.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
66%
ELA
77%
2010
Math
68%
ELA
79%
2011
Math
68%
ELA
71%
2012
Math
71%
ELA
67%
2013
Math
70%
ELA
72%
2014
Math
28%
ELA
64%
2015
Math
34%
ELA
63%
2016
Math
36%
ELA
63%
2017
Math
33%
ELA
62%
2018
Math
33%
ELA
62%
2019
Math
33%
ELA
62%
2020*
Math
18%
ELA
52%
2021*
Math
18%
ELA
52%
2022
Math
27%
ELA
66%
2024
Math
31%
ELA
64%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 40% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 65% (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 score

Free/reduced lunch

63.6%

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.

See how we rate

The neighborhood

Where Chambersburg Area MS - North 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 23Car-Dependent
  • Bike 45Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High2,236/100K

Powered byWalk Score

FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Chambersburg), 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

$59,645

Median home value

$206,800

Median rent

$1,109/mo

College educated

28.3%

Homeownership

48.4%

Poverty rate

12.4%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 17201; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Merakey Education CenterPrivate · tuitionNot rated3–121.1 mi11Compare →
Chambersburg Area MS - SouthEnrollment path unverified5.66–82.2 mi1,074Compare →
Cumberland Valley Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition5.9privatePK–122.3 mi423Compare →
Providence Christian AcademyPrivate · tuitionNot ratedK–102.5 mi18Compare →

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.

Chambersburg Area Sd

Schools in district
17
Rank in district
#14 of 17
District spending per student
$14,924NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
12.7%Census SAIPE · 2024

Chambersburg Area MS - North is listed in Chambersburg Area SD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Chambersburg Area MS - North

Chambersburg Area MS - North is a public middle school in Chambersburg, PA, part of Chambersburg Area Sd, serving approximately 1,050 students in grades 6th-8th with a 16.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.3 out of 10 and ranks #1,964 of 2,846 schools in PA. State assessment records show 40% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 65% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Chambersburg Area MS - North

What grades does Chambersburg Area MS - North serve?

Chambersburg Area MS - North serves students in grades 6th through 8th.

How many students attend Chambersburg Area MS - North?

Chambersburg Area MS - North has an enrollment of approximately 1,050 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Chambersburg Area MS - North?

The student-teacher ratio at Chambersburg Area MS - North is 16.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Chambersburg Area MS - North rank in PA?

Chambersburg Area MS - North ranks #1,964 of 2,846 schools in PA.

What is Chambersburg Area MS - North's MySchoolScout rating?

Chambersburg Area MS - North has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.3 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 Chambersburg Area MS - North?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Chambersburg Area MS - North has 40% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 65% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Chambersburg Area MS - North a charter school?

No, Chambersburg Area MS - North is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Chambersburg Area MS - North a Title I school?

No, Chambersburg Area MS - North is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Chambersburg Area MS - North?

63.6% of students at Chambersburg Area MS - North 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
1,050
Student-Teacher Ratio
16.7:1
Teachers (FTE)
63
Type
regular
Setting
Small City
County
Franklin County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
14.9%
Area population (ZIP 17201)
27,575
Area average commute
19.1 min
Area median age
41.8
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 17201; 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

About our data · How we calculate scores

Related reading

Get school insights in your inbox

New rankings, best-schools lists, and parent guides — delivered free. No spam, unsubscribe anytime.

We respect your privacy. Unsubscribe at any time.