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#2633 of 2,846 schools in PA
Lebanon MS
Middle School · Lebanon Sd · Lebanon, PA
A Lebanon Sd middle school where students score 14 points below what's typical for similar communities.
350 N 8th St, Lebanon, PA 17046
- Math 9% vs PA 36% (2024)
- Reading 30% vs PA 53% (2024)
- 14.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Lebanon MS score 19% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 33%).
2024 PSSA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. PA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 35 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 19% recently.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 22% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 36% (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
100%
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 rateThe neighborhood
Where Lebanon 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 87Very Walkable
- Bike 62Bikeable
- 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
$59,633
Median home value
$180,500
Median rent
$1,036/mo
College educated
12.3%
Homeownership
62.9%
Poverty rate
16.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 17046; 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 Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 7.2private | K–9 | 1.8 mi | 111 | Compare → |
| New Covenant Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.9private | PK–12 | 2.2 mi | 307 | Compare → |
| Cedar Crest MSEnrollment path unverified | 4.5 | 6–8 | 2.6 mi | 1,235 | Compare → |
| Fairview Mennonite SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.0private | 1–9 | 4.2 mi | 105 | 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.
Lebanon Sd
- Schools in district
- 7
- Rank in district
- #7 of 7
- District spending per student
- $14,289NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 21.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
Lebanon MS is listed in Lebanon SD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Lebanon MS
Lebanon MS is a public middle school in Lebanon, PA, part of Lebanon Sd, serving approximately 1,064 students in grades 6th-8th with a 14.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.6 out of 10 and ranks #2,633 of 2,846 schools in PA. State assessment records show 22% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 36% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Lebanon MS
What grades does Lebanon MS serve?
Lebanon MS serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Lebanon MS?
Lebanon MS has an enrollment of approximately 1,064 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lebanon MS?
The student-teacher ratio at Lebanon MS is 14.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Lebanon MS rank in PA?
Lebanon MS ranks #2,633 of 2,846 schools in PA.
What is Lebanon MS's MySchoolScout rating?
Lebanon MS has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.6 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 Lebanon MS?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Lebanon MS has 22% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 36% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Lebanon MS a charter school?
No, Lebanon MS is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Lebanon MS a Title I school?
No, Lebanon MS is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Lebanon MS?
100.0% of students at Lebanon 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
- 1,064
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 74
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Lebanon County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 29.3%
- Phone
- (717) 273-9391
- Area population (ZIP 17046)
- 31,701
- Area average commute
- 22 min
- Area median age
- 41
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 17046; 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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