Cedar Crest Middle School

Summary:

Cedar Crest Middle School is a public middle school located in Lebanon, Pennsylvania, serving 1,302 students in grades 6-8 as part of the Cornwall-Lebanon School District. The school has consistently ranked in the top 30% of Pennsylvania middle schools over the past 10 years, with a current ranking of 267 out of 891 schools.

Cedar Crest Middle School's academic performance is generally on par with or slightly below the nearby middle schools, such as Ephrata Middle School and Cocalico Middle School, which have higher rankings and better PSSA test scores. However, the school outperforms the nearby Lebanon Middle School, which has significantly lower academic performance and a 1-star rating. Cedar Crest Middle School's performance for African American and Multi-racial students is notably better than the state averages, but the school's performance for English Language Learners and students with disabilities is significantly lower than the state averages.

The relatively high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch at Cedar Crest Middle School, ranging from 38.25% to 43.7% over the past few years, suggests that the school serves a higher proportion of students from low-income families compared to the nearby schools. This socioeconomic factor may contribute to the school's academic performance, as research has shown that students from low-income backgrounds often face additional challenges that can impact their educational outcomes. Overall, Cedar Crest Middle School is a solid-performing middle school with some areas of strength and opportunities for improvement, particularly in supporting its more vulnerable student populations.


Detail:

Public 6-8

 101 E Evergreen Rd
       Lebanon, PA  17042-7598


(717) 272-2032

District: Cornwall-Lebanon School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
267th of 891 Pennsylvania Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $12,847 Help


Students who attend Cedar Crest Middle School usually attend:

High:    Cedar Crest High School

Feeder schools for Cedar Crest Middle School:

Elementary:    Cornwall Elementary School
    Ebenezer Elementary School
    South Lebanon Elementary School
    Union Canal Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio:  17.9 Help
Number of students:  1,302

Racial breakdown:

White:
68.5%
Hispanic:
19.8%
African American:
4.2%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  43.7% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Cedar Crest Middle School ranks better than 70% of middle schools in Pennsylvania. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 67.93. (See more...)
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Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (68.5%), Hispanic (19.8%), African American (4.2%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 43.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Cedar Crest Middle School is 17.9. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Cedar Crest Middle School is $12,847.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Cedar Crest Middle School:

SchoolDigger ranks Cedar Crest Middle School 267th of 891 Pennsylvania public middle schools. (See Cedar Crest Middle School in the ranking list.)

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Cornwall-Lebanon School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Cornwall-Lebanon School District 221st of 610 Pennsylvania school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Cedar Crest Middle School

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Rank History for all students at Cedar Crest Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 63.67 271st 643 57.9%
2004 77.00 150th 663 77.4%
2005 85.10 87th 687 87.3%
2006 77.42 137th 736 81.4%
2007 76.75 142nd 749 81.0%
2008 73.10 187th 753 75.2%
2009 74.85 169th 770 78.1%
2010 75.13 165th 805 79.5%
2011 73.60 206th 825 75.0%
2012 70.81 265th 834 68.2%
2013 65.33 313th 758 58.7%
2014 67.83 257th 728 64.7%
2015 73.01 205th 835 75.4%
2016 72.90 220th 870 74.7%
2017 62.80 334th 877 61.9%
2018 73.25 224th 861 74.0%
2019 72.60 232nd 891 74.0%
2021 63.78 265th 797 66.8%
2022 67.05 267th 883 69.8%
2023 66.94 277th 893 69.0%
2024 67.93 267th 891 70.0%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Cedar Crest Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 61.03 69th 187 63.1%
2024 66.32 60th 199 69.8%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Cedar Crest Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 31.58 102nd 143 28.7%
2024 25.36 130th 150 13.3%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Cedar Crest Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 52.11 411th 874 53.0%
2024 53.21 402nd 877 54.2%
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Rank History for Female students at Cedar Crest Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 67.05 263rd 860 69.4%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Cedar Crest Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 46.79 297th 660 55.0%
2024 38.07 390th 672 42.0%
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Rank History for Male students at Cedar Crest Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 65.56 284th 870 67.4%
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Rank History for Asian students at Cedar Crest Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 39.36 99th 144 31.3%
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Rank History for African American students at Cedar Crest Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 79.98 49th 421 88.4%
2024 75.05 69th 408 83.1%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Cedar Crest Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 56.02 132nd 362 63.5%
2024 56.09 131st 362 63.8%
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Rank History for White students at Cedar Crest Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 60.60 238th 681 65.1%
2024 63.19 212th 673 68.5%
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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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Enrollment information for Cedar Crest Middle School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 747 4 26 11 0 n/a n/a 0 788
1989 760 6 24 16 0 n/a n/a 0 806
1990 785 6 19 23 0 n/a n/a 0 833
1991 815 8 15 37 0 n/a n/a 0 875
1992 846 8 15 37 1 n/a n/a 0 907
1993 897 7 17 40 2 n/a n/a 0 963
1994 957 12 23 52 1 n/a n/a 0 1045
1995 986 12 20 59 0 n/a n/a 0 1077
1996 986 12 20 59 0 n/a n/a 0 1077
1997 1026 21 26 54 0 n/a n/a 0 1127
1998 1011 16 18 48 0 n/a n/a 0 1093
1999 1012 20 18 59 1 n/a n/a 0 1110
2000 987 22 18 75 1 n/a n/a 0 1103
2001 997 25 24 70 1 n/a n/a 0 1117
2002 1045 14 27 77 1 n/a n/a 0 1164
2003 1045 14 27 77 1 n/a n/a 0 1164
2004 1065 19 27 86 2 n/a n/a 0 1199
2005 989 29 23 101 3 n/a n/a 0 1145
2006 959 37 20 139 3 n/a n/a 0 1158
2007 942 29 20 155 2 n/a n/a 0 1148
2008 928 16 26 108 1 n/a n/a 47 1126
2009 941 29 22 125 1 n/a n/a 42 1160
2010 918 27 27 117 2 n/a n/a 46 1137
2011 893 32 21 119 1 2 64 0 1132
2012 833 31 21 126 1 5 49 0 1066
2013 840 43 20 134 1 9 4 0 1051
2014 851 49 32 142 1 11 12 0 1098
2015 890 44 32 136 1 7 15 0 1125
2016 887 41 26 132 1 5 21 0 1113
2017 886 48 19 139 1 3 21 0 1117
2018 907 41 19 141 0 1 24 0 1133
2019 889 43 21 154 0 1 33 0 1141
2020 876 41 25 182 0 2 43 0 1169
2021 878 43 27 216 1 2 46 0 1213
2022 865 43 35 239 3 2 43 0 1230
2023 892 55 40 258 4 1 52 0 1302

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 Cedar Crest Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 788 49.5 15.9 n/a
1989 806 50.8 15.8 n/a
1990 833 51.0 16.3 0
1991 875 51.0 17.1 n/a
1992 907 54.6 16.6 n/a
1993 963 53.4 18.0 n/a
1994 1045 55.0 19.0 n/a
1995 1077 60.5 17.8 n/a
1996 1077 60.5 17.8 n/a
1997 1127 62.0 18.2 n/a
1998 1093 66.0 16.6 n/a
1999 1110 68.0 16.3 n/a
2000 1103 68.0 16.2 13.8
2001 1117 66.5 16.8 14.8
2002 1164 68.0 17.1 21.2
2003 1164 68.0 17.1 21.2
2004 1199 68.5 17.5 17.7
2005 1145 66.9 17.1 21.6
2006 1158 70.3 16.5 24.9
2007 1148 69.2 16.6 19.9
2008 1126 71.0 15.9 19.9
2009 1160 72.6 16.0 22.6
2010 1137 70.6 16.0 27
2011 1132 70.5 16.0 27.6
2012 1066 68.7 15.5 29.5
2013 1051 68.6 15.3 29.3
2014 1098 69.6 15.7 31.9
2015 1125 70.0 16.0 33.5
2016 1113 72.0 15.4 36.3
2017 1117 72.0 15.5 38.5
2018 1133 72.0 15.7 38.3
2019 1141 73.0 15.6 39.4
2020 1169 71.0 16.4 39.4
2021 1213 69.0 17.5 38.3
2022 1230 72.5 16.9 39.1
2023 1302 72.5 17.9 43.7

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 Cedar Crest Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 788 49.5 15.9 n/a
1989 806 50.8 15.8 n/a
1990 833 51.0 16.3 0
1991 875 51.0 17.1 n/a
1992 907 54.6 16.6 n/a
1993 963 53.4 18.0 n/a
1994 1045 55.0 19.0 n/a
1995 1077 60.5 17.8 n/a
1996 1077 60.5 17.8 n/a
1997 1127 62.0 18.2 n/a
1998 1093 66.0 16.6 n/a
1999 1110 68.0 16.3 n/a
2000 1103 68.0 16.2 13.8
2001 1117 66.5 16.8 14.8
2002 1164 68.0 17.1 21.2
2003 1164 68.0 17.1 21.2
2004 1199 68.5 17.5 17.7
2005 1145 66.9 17.1 21.6
2006 1158 70.3 16.5 24.9
2007 1148 69.2 16.6 19.9
2008 1126 71.0 15.9 19.9
2009 1160 72.6 16.0 22.6
2010 1137 70.6 16.0 27
2011 1132 70.5 16.0 27.6
2012 1066 68.7 15.5 29.5
2013 1051 68.6 15.3 29.3
2014 1098 69.6 15.7 31.9
2015 1125 70.0 16.0 33.5
2016 1113 72.0 15.4 36.3
2017 1117 72.0 15.5 38.5
2018 1133 72.0 15.7 38.3
2019 1141 73.0 15.6 39.4
2020 1169 71.0 16.4 39.4
2021 1213 69.0 17.5 38.3
2022 1230 72.5 16.9 39.1
2023 1302 72.5 17.9 43.7

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 Cedar Crest Middle School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $176 (1.4%) $12,535 (98.6%) $12,711
2020 $146 (1.2%) $12,179 (98.8%) $12,325
2021 $540 (4.5%) $11,451 (95.5%) $11,991
2022 $384 (3.0%) $12,463 (97.0%) $12,847

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Cedar Crest Middle School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 232nd of 891 Middle schoolsRanks 277th of 893 Middle schools
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Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
6th Grade Math (Cedar Crest Middle School)45.940.4
 5.5%
   6th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)3936.4
 2.6%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Cedar Crest Middle School)74.463.4
 11%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)6355.6
 7.4%
7th Grade Math (Cedar Crest Middle School)39.127.6
 11.5%
   7th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)38.233.2
 5%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Cedar Crest Middle School)71.457.4
 14%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)60.554.5
 6%
8th Grade Math (Cedar Crest Middle School)44.734.2
 10.5%
   8th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)32.226
 6.2%
8th Grade Science (Cedar Crest Middle School)60.261.8
 1.6%
   8th Grade Science (Pennsylvania)58.257
 1.2%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Cedar Crest Middle School)68.260.9
 7.3%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)57.952.8
 5.1%
All Grades Math (Cedar Crest Middle School)43.334.2
 9.1%
   All Grades Math (Pennsylvania)42.439.3
 3.1%
All Grades Science (Cedar Crest Middle School)60.261.8
 1.6%
   All Grades Science (Pennsylvania)6865.6
 2.4%
All Grades English Language Arts (Cedar Crest Middle School)71.460.6
 10.8%
   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 Students11411302
 14.1%
African American4355
 27.9%
American Indian04
Asian2140
 90.5%
Hispanic154258
 67.5%
Pacific Islander11
White889892
 0.3%
Two or More Races3352
 57.6%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients39.4%43.7%
 4.4%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Cedar Crest Middle School

In the 2022-23 school year, 1,302 students attended Cedar Crest Middle School.

Students who attend Cedar Crest Middle School usually go on to attend Cedar Crest High School

Cedar Crest Middle School ranks 267th of 891 Pennsylvania middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Students at Cedar Crest Middle School are 69% White, 20% Hispanic, 4% African American, 4% Two or more races, 3% Asian.


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