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#1043 of 2,846 schools in PA

Top 37% in state

North Strabane Intrmd Sch

Middle School · Canon-mcmillan Sd · Canonsburg, PA

A Canon-mcmillan Sd middle school where students score 8 points above what's typical for similar communities.

20 Giffin Drive, Canonsburg, PA 15317

  • Math 66% vs PA 41% (2024)
  • Reading 72% vs PA 53% (2024)
  • 15.4:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress7.1Very Good40%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-1.82 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics8.6Excellent35%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency66.2% (2024 PSSA)
Reading/ELA Proficiency71.5% (2024 PSSA)
Math vs. State Avg+23.2 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+19.1 pts
Overall Proficiency69% (2024 PSSA, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)61% (model expectation from 2024 PSSA)
vs. Expected+8.1 pts
Adjusted Percentile78th
Resources & Environment4.6Below Average25%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio15.4:1
District spending per student$14,528
Chronic Absenteeism10.1%

Students at North Strabane Intrmd Sch score 69% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 61%).

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2024 PSSA proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. PA average.

Math Proficiency66%(2024 PSSA)
School
State
41%(2024 PSSA)
ELA Proficiency72%(2024 PSSA)
School
State
53%(2024 PSSA)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 14 points since 2020, reaching 69% in 2024.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
92%
ELA
84%
2010
Math
88%
ELA
86%
2011
Math
88%
ELA
83%
2012
Math
88%
ELA
77%
2013
Math
83%
ELA
74%
2014
Math
48%
ELA
73%
2015
Math
53%
ELA
78%
2016
Math
57%
ELA
78%
2017
Math
60%
ELA
80%
2018
Math
52%
ELA
77%
2019
Math
52%
ELA
77%
2020*
Math
36%
ELA
73%
2021*
Math
36%
ELA
73%
2022
Math
50%
ELA
77%
2024
Math
66%
ELA
72%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 64% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 77% (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 score

Free/reduced lunch

32.3%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where North Strabane Intrmd Sch sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Pittsburgh map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 16Car-Dependent
  • Bike 3Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: Average271/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Canonsburg), 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

$107,962

Median home value

$329,600

Median rent

$1,180/mo

College educated

52%

Homeownership

80.6%

Poverty rate

4%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 15317; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Southwood SchoolPrivate · tuition6.3private2–121.9 mi49Compare →
Peters Twp MSEnrollment path unverified8.96–82.6 mi925Compare →
Central Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition6.6privatePK–93.4 mi221Compare →
Cecil Intrmd SchEnrollment path unverified7.15–65.0 mi423Compare →

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.

Canon-mcmillan Sd

Schools in district
9
Rank in district
#7 of 9
District spending per student
$14,528NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
7.0%Census SAIPE · 2024

North Strabane Intrmd Sch is listed in Canon-McMillan SD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About North Strabane Intrmd Sch

North Strabane Intrmd Sch is a public middle school in Canonsburg, PA, part of Canon-mcmillan Sd, serving approximately 415 students in grades 5th-6th with a 15.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 out of 10 and ranks #1,043 of 2,846 schools in PA. State assessment records show 64% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 77% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about North Strabane Intrmd Sch

What grades does North Strabane Intrmd Sch serve?

North Strabane Intrmd Sch serves students in grades 5th through 6th.

How many students attend North Strabane Intrmd Sch?

North Strabane Intrmd Sch has an enrollment of approximately 415 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at North Strabane Intrmd Sch?

The student-teacher ratio at North Strabane Intrmd Sch is 15.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does North Strabane Intrmd Sch rank in PA?

North Strabane Intrmd Sch ranks #1,043 of 2,846 schools in PA.

What is North Strabane Intrmd Sch's MySchoolScout rating?

North Strabane Intrmd Sch has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 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 North Strabane Intrmd Sch?

Based on loaded state assessment records, North Strabane Intrmd Sch has 64% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 77% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is North Strabane Intrmd Sch a charter school?

No, North Strabane Intrmd Sch is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is North Strabane Intrmd Sch a Title I school?

No, North Strabane Intrmd Sch is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for North Strabane Intrmd Sch?

32.3% of students at North Strabane Intrmd 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
5th – 6th
Enrollment
415
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.4:1
Teachers (FTE)
27
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Washington County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
10.1%
Area population (ZIP 15317)
43,813
Area average commute
26.5 min
Area median age
40.9
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 15317; 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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