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#1621 of 2,846 schools in PA
Martin Meylin MS
Middle School · Lampeter-strasburg Sd · Lampeter, PA
A Lampeter-strasburg Sd middle school where students score 4 points below what's typical for similar communities.
1600 Book Rd PO Box 428, Lampeter, PA 17537
- Math 53% vs PA 36% (2024)
- Reading 63% vs PA 53% (2024)
- 14.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Martin Meylin MS score 58% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 62%).
2024 PSSA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. PA average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 5 points since 2020, reaching 58% in 2024.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 60% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 74% (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
30.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Martin Meylin 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 8Car-Dependent
- Bike 22Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low0/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Lampeter-strasburg Sd
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #3 of 4
- District spending per student
- $17,092NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 7.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
Martin Meylin MS is listed in Lampeter-Strasburg SD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Martin Meylin MS
Martin Meylin MS is a public middle school in Lampeter, PA, part of Lampeter-strasburg Sd, serving approximately 655 students in grades 6th-8th with a 14.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.0 out of 10 and ranks #1,621 of 2,846 schools in PA. State assessment records show 60% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 74% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Martin Meylin MS
What grades does Martin Meylin MS serve?
Martin Meylin MS serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Martin Meylin MS?
Martin Meylin MS has an enrollment of approximately 655 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Martin Meylin MS?
The student-teacher ratio at Martin Meylin MS is 14.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Martin Meylin MS rank in PA?
Martin Meylin MS ranks #1,621 of 2,846 schools in PA.
What is Martin Meylin MS's MySchoolScout rating?
Martin Meylin MS has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.0 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 Martin Meylin MS?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Martin Meylin MS has 60% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 74% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Martin Meylin MS a charter school?
No, Martin Meylin MS is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Martin Meylin MS a Title I school?
No, Martin Meylin MS is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Martin Meylin MS?
30.4% of students at Martin Meylin 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
- 655
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 45
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Lancaster County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 9.9%
- Phone
- (717) 464-3311
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.
- 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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