Chambersburg Area Middle School - North

Summary:

Chambersburg Area Middle School - North is a public middle school serving 1,045 students in grades 6-8 in Chambersburg, Pennsylvania, which is part of the Chambersburg Area School District. This high-performing school stands out for its strong academic achievement, effective support for diverse student populations, and commitment to student success.

Chambersburg Area Middle School - North has demonstrated impressive academic performance, ranking in the top 28% of Pennsylvania middle schools and earning a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school's students have shown exceptional results on PSSA tests, with the school ranking in the top 25% of Pennsylvania middle schools for African American, Hispanic, and White students. Additionally, the school has maintained a remarkable 0% dropout rate for the past five years, indicating a strong focus on student retention and success.

When compared to other nearby middle schools, such as McConnellsburg Middle School and Fairfield Area Middle School, Chambersburg Area Middle School - North stands out for its academic performance and commitment to serving a diverse student population. Despite having a relatively high percentage of students from low-income households, the school has been able to maintain its strong results, suggesting effective strategies for supporting these students. Overall, Chambersburg Area Middle School - North is a shining example of a middle school that is dedicated to providing a quality education for all its students.


Detail:

Public 6-8

 1957 Scotland Ave
       Chambersburg, PA  17201-1449


(717) 261-3369

District: Chambersburg Area School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
251st of 893 Pennsylvania Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $13,306 Help


Students who attend Chambersburg Area Middle School - North usually attend:

High:    Chambersburg Area Senior High School

Feeder schools for Chambersburg Area Middle School - North:

Elementary:    Benjamin Chambers Elementary School
    Grandview Elementary School
    Guilford Hills Elementary School
    Hamilton Heights Elementary School
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Student/teacher ratio:  16.4 Help
Number of students:  1,045

Racial breakdown:

White:
60.2%
Hispanic:
23.9%
African American:
6.9%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  63.2% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Chambersburg Area Middle School - North ranks better than 71.9% of middle schools in Pennsylvania. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 69.68. (See more...)
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The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (60.2%), Hispanic (23.9%), African American (6.9%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 63.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Chambersburg Area Middle School - North is 16.4. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Chambersburg Area Middle School - North is $13,306.
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Chambersburg Area Middle School - North:

SchoolDigger ranks Chambersburg Area Middle School - North 251st of 893 Pennsylvania public middle schools. (See Chambersburg Area Middle School - North in the ranking list.)

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Chambersburg Area School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Chambersburg Area School District 381st of 606 Pennsylvania school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Chambersburg Area Middle School - North

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Rank History for all students at Chambersburg Area Middle School - North

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 50.69 393rd 643 38.9%
2004 49.88 420th 663 36.7%
2005 52.98 391st 687 43.1%
2006 62.83 307th 736 58.3%
2007 56.30 396th 749 47.1%
2008 54.30 411th 753 45.4%
2009 52.35 454th 770 41.0%
2010 49.98 509th 805 36.8%
2011 55.45 455th 825 44.8%
2012 52.94 490th 834 41.2%
2013 50.33 470th 758 38.0%
2014 53.38 406th 728 44.2%
2015 60.41 341st 835 59.2%
2016 61.94 346th 870 60.2%
2017 63.30 328th 877 62.6%
2018 58.74 390th 861 54.7%
2019 61.53 372nd 891 58.2%
2021 50.87 404th 797 49.3%
2022 70.55 237th 883 73.2%
2023 69.68 251st 893 71.9%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Chambersburg Area Middle School - North

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 47.13 92nd 187 50.8%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Chambersburg Area Middle School - North

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 39.72 79th 143 44.8%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Chambersburg Area Middle School - North

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 69.62 204th 874 76.7%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Chambersburg Area Middle School - North

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 48.29 281st 660 57.4%
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Rank History for African American students at Chambersburg Area Middle School - North

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 71.14 77th 421 81.7%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Chambersburg Area Middle School - North

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 63.85 100th 362 72.4%
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Rank History for White students at Chambersburg Area Middle School - North

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 72.71 146th 681 78.6%
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Data source: test scores: Pennsylvania Dept of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Reviews:
by a student
Thursday, May 21, 2009

Open Quote I go to this Faust Junior High School and I would recommend you not send your child to this school. Faust is possibly one of the most unsafe schools in the district. Everyday this is a large amount of racial slurs and profiling. There is also alot of gang related things that go on in the school. This year I think we have had about 10 people with drugs in their possession and there is almost always someone smoking in the school. We get threats about cliques beating eachother up it isn't harmless threats but violent and dangerous threats. This school isn't very controlled and the faculty and staff have not helped in anyway. We are all on our own at that school Close Quote



Enrollment information for Chambersburg Area Middle School - North

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 997 45 10 6 5 n/a n/a 0 1063
1989 969 39 11 8 5 n/a n/a 0 1032
1990 895 41 17 8 4 n/a n/a 0 965
1991 880 35 10 8 0 n/a n/a 0 933
1992 893 42 1 8 1 n/a n/a 0 945
1993 915 53 5 11 1 n/a n/a 0 985
1994 1228 84 12 15 1 n/a n/a 0 1340
1995 1158 80 12 26 2 n/a n/a 0 1278
1996 1158 80 12 26 2 n/a n/a 0 1278
1997 1147 80 11 22 2 n/a n/a 0 1262
1998 1144 75 15 23 3 n/a n/a 0 1260
1999 1126 83 16 35 1 n/a n/a 0 1261
2000 1147 82 15 52 0 n/a n/a 0 1296
2001 1104 102 17 48 2 n/a n/a 0 1273
2002 1076 110 18 55 3 n/a n/a 0 1262
2003 1076 110 18 55 3 n/a n/a 0 1262
2004 1086 110 16 72 3 n/a n/a 0 1287
2005 1141 130 14 90 1 n/a n/a 0 1376
2006 1151 142 11 92 1 n/a n/a 0 1397
2007 1113 122 13 102 1 n/a n/a 0 1351
2008 1065 112 12 136 3 n/a n/a 0 1328
2009 1031 137 12 147 3 n/a n/a 0 1330
2010 977 114 13 138 4 n/a n/a 44 1290
2011 982 137 13 166 5 0 14 0 1317
2012 774 89 13 105 5 0 63 0 1049
2013 757 84 14 107 5 0 50 0 1017
2014 761 72 18 105 4 0 45 0 1005
2015 734 76 14 110 3 1 39 0 977
2016 691 79 14 136 2 1 48 0 971
2017 678 85 15 142 3 2 61 0 986
2018 709 99 24 175 2 1 72 0 1082
2019 735 91 21 190 2 1 80 0 1120
2020 779 88 19 237 1 0 86 0 1210
2021 701 70 14 238 0 2 79 0 1104
2022 680 83 23 245 0 2 72 0 1105
2023 629 72 20 250 0 2 72 0 1045

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Chambersburg Area Middle School - North

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 1063 60.8 17.4 n/a
1989 1032 62.0 16.6 n/a
1990 965 60.6 15.9 0
1991 933 60.3 15.4 n/a
1992 945 57.4 16.4 n/a
1993 985 50.7 19.4 n/a
1994 1340 65.2 20.6 n/a
1995 1278 73.2 17.5 n/a
1996 1278 73.2 17.5 n/a
1997 1262 73.2 17.2 n/a
1998 1260 75.2 16.8 n/a
1999 1261 75.2 16.8 n/a
2000 1296 75.5 17.2 17.7
2001 1273 79.0 16.1 17
2002 1262 76.6 16.5 21.6
2003 1262 76.6 16.5 21.6
2004 1287 77.6 16.6 15.7
2005 1376 78.6 17.5 19.8
2006 1397 80.6 17.3 26
2007 1351 82.9 16.3 26.8
2008 1328 84.6 15.7 30.3
2009 1330 87.2 15.2 30.3
2010 1290 83.2 15.5 36.9
2011 1317 78.3 16.8 38.6
2012 1049 57.6 18.2 39.8
2013 1017 57.0 17.8 40
2014 1005 57.5 17.4 45.9
2015 977 57.0 17.1 49.6
2016 971 64.0 15.1 53.8
2017 986 58.1 16.9 45.2
2018 1082 61.5 17.5 47.4
2019 1120 61.0 18.3 52
2020 1210 62.8 19.2 59.2
2021 1104 63.8 17.2 59.2
2022 1105 62.4 17.7 50.7
2023 1045 63.4 16.4 63.2

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Chambersburg Area Middle School - North

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 1063 60.8 17.4 n/a
1989 1032 62.0 16.6 n/a
1990 965 60.6 15.9 0
1991 933 60.3 15.4 n/a
1992 945 57.4 16.4 n/a
1993 985 50.7 19.4 n/a
1994 1340 65.2 20.6 n/a
1995 1278 73.2 17.5 n/a
1996 1278 73.2 17.5 n/a
1997 1262 73.2 17.2 n/a
1998 1260 75.2 16.8 n/a
1999 1261 75.2 16.8 n/a
2000 1296 75.5 17.2 17.7
2001 1273 79.0 16.1 17
2002 1262 76.6 16.5 21.6
2003 1262 76.6 16.5 21.6
2004 1287 77.6 16.6 15.7
2005 1376 78.6 17.5 19.8
2006 1397 80.6 17.3 26
2007 1351 82.9 16.3 26.8
2008 1328 84.6 15.7 30.3
2009 1330 87.2 15.2 30.3
2010 1290 83.2 15.5 36.9
2011 1317 78.3 16.8 38.6
2012 1049 57.6 18.2 39.8
2013 1017 57.0 17.8 40
2014 1005 57.5 17.4 45.9
2015 977 57.0 17.1 49.6
2016 971 64.0 15.1 53.8
2017 986 58.1 16.9 45.2
2018 1082 61.5 17.5 47.4
2019 1120 61.0 18.3 52
2020 1210 62.8 19.2 59.2
2021 1104 63.8 17.2 59.2
2022 1105 62.4 17.7 50.7
2023 1045 63.4 16.4 63.2

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Chambersburg Area Middle School - North

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $185 (1.6%) $11,596 (98.4%) $11,782
2020 $120 (1.1%) $11,063 (98.9%) $11,183
2021 $383 (3.1%) $11,862 (96.9%) $12,245
2022 $487 (3.7%) $12,819 (96.3%) $13,306

Data source: Pennsylvania Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Chambersburg Area Middle School - North

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 372nd of 891 Middle schoolsRanks 251st of 893 Middle schools
 13.6%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
6th Grade Math (Chambersburg Area Middle School - North)39.634.1
 5.5%
   6th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)3936.4
 2.6%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Chambersburg Area Middle School - North)69.364.5
 4.8%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)6355.6
 7.4%
7th Grade Math (Chambersburg Area Middle School - North)3229.5
 2.5%
   7th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)38.233.2
 5%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Chambersburg Area Middle School - North)58.465.5
 7.1%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)60.554.5
 6%
8th Grade Math (Chambersburg Area Middle School - North)32.931.4
 1.5%
   8th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)32.226
 6.2%
8th Grade Science (Chambersburg Area Middle School - North)64.767.4
 2.7%
   8th Grade Science (Pennsylvania)58.257
 1.2%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Chambersburg Area Middle School - North)63.968.2
 4.3%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)57.952.8
 5.1%
All Grades Math (Chambersburg Area Middle School - North)34.931.6
 3.3%
   All Grades Math (Pennsylvania)42.439.3
 3.1%
All Grades Science (Chambersburg Area Middle School - North)64.767.4
 2.7%
   All Grades Science (Pennsylvania)6865.6
 2.4%
All Grades English Language Arts (Chambersburg Area Middle School - North)63.966.1
 2.2%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)60.953.8
 7.1%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students11201045
 6.7%
African American9172
 20.9%
American Indian20
 100%
Asian2120
 4.8%
Hispanic190250
 31.6%
Pacific Islander12
 100%
White735629
 14.4%
Two or More Races8072
 10%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients52%63.2%
 11.2%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Chambersburg Area Middle School - North

Students who attend Chambersburg Area Middle School - North usually go on to attend Chambersburg Area Senior High School

Students at Chambersburg Area Middle School - North are 60% White, 24% Hispanic, 7% African American, 7% Two or more races, 2% Asian.

Chambersburg Area Middle School - North ranks 251st of 893 Pennsylvania middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

In the 2022-23 school year, 1,045 students attended Chambersburg Area Middle School - North.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Pennsylvania Department of Education.

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