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#2065 of 2,846 schools in PA
Middlesex EL Sch
Elementary School · Cumberland Valley Sd · Carlisle, PA
A Cumberland Valley Sd elementary school where students score 6 points below what's typical for similar communities.
250 N Middlesex Rd, Carlisle, PA 17013
- Math 42% vs PA 46% (2024)
- Reading 56% vs PA 53% (2024)
- 11.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Middlesex EL Sch score 49% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 55%).
2024 PSSA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. PA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 38 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 49% recently.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 57% (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 scoreFree/reduced lunch
47.8%
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.
See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Middlesex EL Sch 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 3Car-Dependent
- Bike 26Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,322/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Carlisle), 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
$68,150
Median home value
$221,800
Median rent
$1,018/mo
College educated
34%
Homeownership
61.6%
Poverty rate
12.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 17013; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crestview EL SchEnrollment path unverified | 4.6 | K–5 | 3.4 mi | 546 | Compare → |
| Hamilton EL SchEnrollment path unverified | 5.3 | K–5 | 3.7 mi | 368 | Compare → |
| Silver Spring EL SchEnrollment path unverified | 7.5 | K–5 | 4.2 mi | 513 | Compare → |
| Bellaire EL SchEnrollment path unverified | 6.0 | K–5 | 4.3 mi | 397 | 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.
Cumberland Valley Sd
- Schools in district
- 11
- Rank in district
- #11 of 11
- District spending per student
- $14,889NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 6.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
Middlesex EL Sch is listed in Cumberland Valley SD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Middlesex EL Sch
Middlesex EL Sch is a public elementary school in Carlisle, PA, part of Cumberland Valley Sd, serving approximately 393 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 11.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.1 out of 10 and ranks #2,065 of 2,846 schools in PA. State assessment records show 57% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 65% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Middlesex EL Sch
What grades does Middlesex EL Sch serve?
Middlesex EL Sch serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Middlesex EL Sch?
Middlesex EL Sch has an enrollment of approximately 393 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Middlesex EL Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at Middlesex EL Sch is 11.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Middlesex EL Sch rank in PA?
Middlesex EL Sch ranks #2,065 of 2,846 schools in PA.
What is Middlesex EL Sch's MySchoolScout rating?
Middlesex EL Sch has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.1 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 Middlesex EL Sch?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Middlesex EL Sch has 57% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 65% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Middlesex EL Sch a charter school?
No, Middlesex EL Sch is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Middlesex EL Sch a Title I school?
No, Middlesex EL Sch is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Middlesex EL Sch?
47.8% of students at Middlesex EL Sch 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
- Kindergarten – 5th
- Enrollment
- 393
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 34
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Cumberland County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 12.0%
- Phone
- (717) 697-2362
- Area population (ZIP 17013)
- 37,738
- Area average commute
- 20.5 min
- Area median age
- 39.4
Official sources & links
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 17013; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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