Excellent
#479 of 2,846 schools in PA
Top 17% in state
Northern Bedford County MS
Middle School · Northern Bedford County Sd · Loysburg, PA
A Northern Bedford County Sd middle school where students score 4 points below what's typical for similar communities.
152 NBC Dr, Loysburg, PA 16659
- Math 34% vs PA 36% (2024)
- Reading 66% vs PA 53% (2024)
- 11.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Northern Bedford County 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
→ SteadyProficiency has held near 50% across the 7-year record (2018–2024).
Show all 6 years by subject
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 30% (multi-year average, 2018-2024) · reading/ELA 70% (multi-year average, 2018-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 18 test records from PA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
48.5%
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 Northern Bedford County 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 22Car-Dependent
- Bike 31Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$49,485
Median home value
$158,000
Median rent
$477/mo
College educated
13.7%
Homeownership
61.6%
Poverty rate
13%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 16659; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sunny Slope SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | 2–8 | 2.3 mi | 24 | Compare → |
| Golden RulePrivate · tuition | 3.8 | 1–9 | 2.9 mi | 42 | Compare → |
| Woodbury Mennonite SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | 1–10 | 2.9 mi | 28 | Compare → |
| Lone Oak Mennonite SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | 1–8 | 3.1 mi | 27 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Northern Bedford County Sd
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #1 of 3
- District spending per student
- $16,490NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 9.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
Northern Bedford County MS is listed in Northern Bedford County SD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Northern Bedford County MS
Northern Bedford County MS is a public middle school in Loysburg, PA, part of Northern Bedford County Sd, serving approximately 198 students in grades 6th-8th with a 11.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.0 out of 10 and ranks #479 of 2,846 schools in PA. State assessment records show 30% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024) and 70% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Northern Bedford County MS
What grades does Northern Bedford County MS serve?
Northern Bedford County MS serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Northern Bedford County MS?
Northern Bedford County MS has an enrollment of approximately 198 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Northern Bedford County MS?
The student-teacher ratio at Northern Bedford County MS 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 Northern Bedford County MS rank in PA?
Northern Bedford County MS ranks #479 of 2,846 schools in PA.
What is Northern Bedford County MS's MySchoolScout rating?
Northern Bedford County MS has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.0 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 Northern Bedford County MS?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Northern Bedford County MS has 30% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024) and 70% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024).
Is Northern Bedford County MS a charter school?
No, Northern Bedford County MS is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Northern Bedford County MS a Title I school?
No, Northern Bedford County MS is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Northern Bedford County MS?
48.5% of students at Northern Bedford County 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
- 198
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 17
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Bedford County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 5.6%
- Phone
- (814) 766-2221
- Area population (ZIP 16659)
- 193
- Area median age
- 27.5
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 16659; 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, 2018-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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