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#1248 of 2,846 schools in PA
Top 44% in state
New Cumberland MS
Middle School · West Shore Sd · New Cumberland, PA
A West Shore Sd middle school where students score 11 points below what's typical for similar communities.
331 8th St, New Cumberland, PA 17070
- Math 32% vs PA 36% (2024)
- Reading 56% vs PA 53% (2024)
- 12.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at New Cumberland MS score 44% 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 12-year record (2013–2024), then recovered 11 points since 2020, reaching 44% in 2024.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 31% (multi-year average, 2013-2024) · reading/ELA 58% (multi-year average, 2013-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 28 test records from PA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
47.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where New Cumberland 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 58Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 55Bikeable
- City Safety: Average489/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (New Cumberland), 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
$91,100
Median home value
$240,200
Median rent
$1,046/mo
College educated
36%
Homeownership
76.4%
Poverty rate
7.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 17070; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New StoryPrivate · tuition | 7.0private | 1–12 | 1.7 mi | 54 | Compare → |
| Rowland AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 3.7 | 6–8 | 2.4 mi | 577 | Compare → |
| Harrisburg AcademyPrivate · tuition | 8.6private | PK–12 | 2.6 mi | 291 | Compare → |
| Camp Hill MSEnrollment path unverified | 6.9 | 6–8 | 2.9 mi | 296 | 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.
West Shore Sd
- Schools in district
- 13
- Rank in district
- #6 of 13
- District spending per student
- $15,766NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 9.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
New Cumberland MS is listed in West Shore SD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About New Cumberland MS
New Cumberland MS is a public middle school in New Cumberland, PA, part of West Shore Sd, serving approximately 538 students in grades 6th-8th with a 12.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 out of 10 and ranks #1,248 of 2,846 schools in PA. State assessment records show 31% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2024) and 58% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about New Cumberland MS
What grades does New Cumberland MS serve?
New Cumberland MS serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend New Cumberland MS?
New Cumberland MS has an enrollment of approximately 538 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at New Cumberland MS?
The student-teacher ratio at New Cumberland MS is 12.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does New Cumberland MS rank in PA?
New Cumberland MS ranks #1,248 of 2,846 schools in PA.
What is New Cumberland MS's MySchoolScout rating?
New Cumberland MS has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 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 New Cumberland MS?
Based on loaded state assessment records, New Cumberland MS has 31% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2024) and 58% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2024).
Is New Cumberland MS a charter school?
No, New Cumberland MS is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is New Cumberland MS a Title I school?
No, New Cumberland MS is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for New Cumberland MS?
47.4% of students at New Cumberland 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
- 538
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 42
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Cumberland County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 17.5%
- Phone
- (717) 774-0162
- Area population (ZIP 17070)
- 16,891
- Area average commute
- 20.6 min
- Area median age
- 41.9
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 17070; 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, 2013-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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