Below Average
#2146 of 2,846 schools in PA
New Oxford MS
Middle School · Conewago Valley Sd · New Oxford, PA
A Conewago Valley Sd middle school serving grades 7th – 8th.
130 Berlin Road, New Oxford, PA 17350
- Math 39% vs PA 35% (2024)
- Reading 63% vs PA 53% (2024)
- 14.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at New Oxford MS score 51% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 54%).
2024 PSSA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. PA average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 14 points since 2020, reaching 51% in 2024.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 54% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 67% (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 34 test records from PA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
49.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where New Oxford 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 45Car-Dependent
- Bike 40Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$78,976
Median home value
$234,600
Median rent
$1,237/mo
College educated
21.1%
Homeownership
74.4%
Poverty rate
8.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 17350; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Freedom Christian SchoolsPrivate · tuition | 6.1 | PK–12 | 4.2 mi | 87 | Compare → |
| Hanover Mennonite SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | 1–9 | 4.5 mi | 24 | Compare → |
| St Teresa of CalcuttaPrivate · tuition | 5.6 | 4–8 | 4.9 mi | 169 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Conewago Valley Sd
- Schools in district
- 5
- Rank in district
- #5 of 5
- District spending per student
- $16,268NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 10.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
New Oxford MS is listed in Conewago Valley SD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About New Oxford MS
New Oxford MS is a public middle school in New Oxford, PA, part of Conewago Valley Sd, serving approximately 567 students in grades 7th-8th with a 14.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.9 out of 10 and ranks #2,146 of 2,846 schools in PA. State assessment records show 54% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 67% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about New Oxford MS
What grades does New Oxford MS serve?
New Oxford MS serves students in grades 7th through 8th.
How many students attend New Oxford MS?
New Oxford MS has an enrollment of approximately 567 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at New Oxford MS?
The student-teacher ratio at New Oxford MS is 14.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does New Oxford MS rank in PA?
New Oxford MS ranks #2,146 of 2,846 schools in PA.
What is New Oxford MS's MySchoolScout rating?
New Oxford MS has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.9 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 Oxford MS?
Based on loaded state assessment records, New Oxford MS has 54% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 67% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is New Oxford MS a charter school?
No, New Oxford MS is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is New Oxford MS a Title I school?
No, New Oxford MS is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for New Oxford MS?
49.2% of students at New Oxford 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
- 7th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 567
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 38
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small Suburb
- County
- Adams County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 18.3%
- Phone
- (717) 624-2157
- Area population (ZIP 17350)
- 13,219
- Area average commute
- 27.4 min
- Area median age
- 44.6
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 17350; 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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