Below Average
#2330 of 2,846 schools in PA
Northern MS
Middle School · Northern York County Sd · Dillsburg, PA
A Northern York County Sd middle school where students score 12 points below what's typical for similar communities.
655 S Baltimore St, Dillsburg, PA 17019
- Math 36% vs PA 36% (2024)
- Reading 63% vs PA 53% (2024)
- 14.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Northern MS score 50% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 62%).
2024 PSSA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. PA average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 12 points since 2020, reaching 50% in 2024.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 47% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 69% (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
29.5%
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.
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Where Northern 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 8Car-Dependent
- Bike 24Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low1/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$89,740
Median home value
$277,200
Median rent
$1,088/mo
College educated
34.2%
Homeownership
83.1%
Poverty rate
7.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 17019; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
0 from verified nearby records
No verified same-level alternatives
The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.
Northern York County Sd
- Schools in district
- 6
- Rank in district
- #5 of 6
- District spending per student
- $14,796NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 7.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
Northern MS is listed in Northern York County SD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Northern MS
Northern MS is a public middle school in Dillsburg, PA, part of Northern York County Sd, serving approximately 747 students in grades 6th-8th with a 14.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.5 out of 10 and ranks #2,330 of 2,846 schools in PA. State assessment records show 47% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 69% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Northern MS
What grades does Northern MS serve?
Northern MS serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Northern MS?
Northern MS has an enrollment of approximately 747 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Northern MS?
The student-teacher ratio at Northern 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 Northern MS rank in PA?
Northern MS ranks #2,330 of 2,846 schools in PA.
What is Northern MS's MySchoolScout rating?
Northern MS has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.5 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 MS?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Northern MS has 47% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 69% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Northern MS a charter school?
No, Northern MS is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Northern MS a Title I school?
No, Northern MS is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Northern MS?
29.5% of students at Northern 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
- 747
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 50
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- York County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 14.1%
- Phone
- (717) 432-8691
- Area population (ZIP 17019)
- 19,294
- Area average commute
- 27.6 min
- Area median age
- 44.2
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 17019; 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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