Eastern Lebanon County Middle School

Summary:

Eastern Lebanon County Middle School is a public middle school serving grades 6-8 in Myerstown, Pennsylvania, with a student population of 613. The school is part of the Lebanon School District, which is ranked 363 out of 606 districts in the state and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Despite maintaining a 0% dropout rate, Eastern Lebanon County Middle School consistently ranks in the bottom half of Pennsylvania middle schools, ranking 597 out of 893 in 2022-2023. Its academic performance, as measured by PSSA test scores, is below the state and district averages across all subjects and grade levels. For example, in 2022-2023, only 19.2% of students were proficient or better in Math, compared to the state average of 39.3% and the district average of 29.3%. The school's performance also varies significantly across different student subgroups, with Hispanic students performing relatively well, but White students and students from low socioeconomic backgrounds performing much worse.

When compared to nearby middle schools, such as Manheim Central Middle School, Annville-Cleona Middle School, and Cocalico Middle School, Eastern Lebanon County Middle School generally performs worse academically. The school's racial makeup and high percentage of students from low socioeconomic backgrounds (44.54% in 2022-2023) may be contributing to its overall academic challenges, and the school's statewide ranking has steadily declined over the past decade, suggesting that it is facing increasing difficulties in maintaining or improving its performance.


Detail:

Public 6-8

 60 Evergreen Dr
       Myerstown, PA  17067-2611


(717) 866-6591

District: Eastern Lebanon County School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
597th of 893 Pennsylvania Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $8,931 Help


Students who attend Eastern Lebanon County Middle School usually attend:

High:    Eastern Lebanon County Senior High School

Feeder schools for Eastern Lebanon County Middle School:

Elementary:    ELCO Intermd School
    Fort Zeller Elementary School
    Jackson Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio:  15.3 Help
Number of students:  613

Racial breakdown:

White:
86.0%
Hispanic:
9.1%
African American:
2.6%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  44.5% Help


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Compare Details Eastern Lebanon County Middle School ranks worse than 66.9% of middle schools in Pennsylvania. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 34.41. (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 (86%), Hispanic (9.1%), African American (2.6%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 44.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Eastern Lebanon County Middle School is 15.3. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Eastern Lebanon County Middle School is $8,931.
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Eastern Lebanon County Middle School:

SchoolDigger ranks Eastern Lebanon County Middle School 597th of 893 Pennsylvania public middle schools. (See Eastern Lebanon County Middle School in the ranking list.)

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Eastern Lebanon County School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Eastern Lebanon County School District 363rd of 606 Pennsylvania school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Eastern Lebanon County Middle School

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Rank History for all students at Eastern Lebanon County Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 69.73 216th 643 66.4%
2004 52.59 390th 663 41.2%
2005 52.11 403rd 687 41.3%
2006 57.85 376th 736 48.9%
2007 63.08 311th 749 58.5%
2008 54.73 408th 753 45.8%
2009 50.80 468th 770 39.2%
2010 49.37 516th 805 35.9%
2011 36.94 626th 825 24.1%
2012 35.10 628th 834 24.7%
2013 60.71 370th 758 51.2%
2014 49.87 444th 728 39.0%
2015 50.15 453rd 835 45.7%
2016 43.21 534th 870 38.6%
2017 43.00 529th 877 39.7%
2018 48.87 482nd 861 44.0%
2019 49.79 482nd 891 45.9%
2021 36.90 525th 797 34.1%
2022 31.50 597th 883 32.4%
2023 34.41 597th 893 33.1%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Eastern Lebanon County Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 34.62 593rd 874 32.2%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Eastern Lebanon County Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 26.96 501st 660 24.1%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Eastern Lebanon County Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 48.73 175th 362 51.7%
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Rank History for White students at Eastern Lebanon County Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 16.05 614th 681 9.8%
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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 Eastern Lebanon County Middle School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 526 2 4 3 0 n/a n/a 0 535
1989 500 2 3 1 0 n/a n/a 0 506
1990 508 5 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 515
1991 505 5 3 0 0 n/a n/a 0 513
1992 476 2 3 0 0 n/a n/a 0 481
1993 490 3 3 0 0 n/a n/a 0 496
1994 503 4 4 1 0 n/a n/a 0 512
1995 530 4 7 9 0 n/a n/a 0 550
1996 530 4 7 9 0 n/a n/a 0 550
1997 543 2 9 4 0 n/a n/a 0 558
1998 541 6 8 2 0 n/a n/a 0 557
1999 547 6 6 2 0 n/a n/a 0 561
2000 555 4 4 2 0 n/a n/a 0 565
2001 552 4 1 4 0 n/a n/a 0 561
2002 592 4 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 598
2003 592 4 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 598
2004 582 4 3 4 2 n/a n/a 0 595
2005 584 2 1 10 2 n/a n/a 0 599
2006 558 7 2 5 0 n/a n/a 0 572
2007 559 12 2 10 0 n/a n/a 0 583
2008 558 12 6 10 0 n/a n/a 0 586
2009 548 16 6 12 0 n/a n/a 0 582
2010 515 12 7 21 0 n/a n/a 0 555
2011 513 10 4 20 0 0 0 0 547
2012 544 5 2 22 0 0 0 0 573
2013 522 9 4 23 0 0 0 0 558
2014 529 9 7 20 0 0 1 0 566
2015 511 15 10 18 1 0 0 0 555
2016 513 18 9 11 1 0 3 0 555
2017 528 16 8 14 1 0 2 0 569
2018 556 10 2 20 1 0 3 0 592
2019 561 5 2 30 1 0 5 0 604
2020 533 7 5 26 1 0 9 0 581
2021 513 13 7 40 1 0 11 0 585
2022 495 15 6 60 1 0 10 0 587
2023 527 16 3 56 0 0 11 0 613

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 Eastern Lebanon County Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 535 35.0 15.2 n/a
1989 506 43.0 11.7 n/a
1990 515 32.0 16.0 0
1991 513 33.0 15.5 n/a
1992 481 33.0 14.5 n/a
1993 496 30.0 16.5 n/a
1994 512 29.0 17.7 n/a
1995 550 28.0 19.6 n/a
1996 550 28.0 19.6 n/a
1997 558 30.0 18.6 n/a
1998 557 31.5 17.7 n/a
1999 561 32.0 17.5 n/a
2000 565 33.5 16.9 12.2
2001 561 32.5 17.3 14.1
2002 598 33.5 17.9 18.1
2003 598 33.5 17.9 18.1
2004 595 34.0 17.5 13.9
2005 599 33.5 17.9 18
2006 572 33.3 17.2 19.6
2007 583 27.9 20.9 17.2
2008 586 34.0 17.2 20.1
2009 582 33.7 17.2 19.9
2010 555 33.8 16.3 24.1
2011 547 34.0 16.0 22.9
2012 573 34.6 16.5 30.4
2013 558 35.5 15.7 29.9
2014 566 35.6 15.8 33
2015 555 36.0 15.4 37.5
2016 555 36.0 15.4 35.9
2017 569 36.5 15.5 35.3
2018 592 36.3 16.2 36.7
2019 604 36.6 16.4 33.9
2020 581 35.0 16.5 38.7
2021 585 36.9 15.8 44.6
2022 587 37.0 15.8 38
2023 613 40.0 15.3 44.5

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 Eastern Lebanon County Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 535 35.0 15.2 n/a
1989 506 43.0 11.7 n/a
1990 515 32.0 16.0 0
1991 513 33.0 15.5 n/a
1992 481 33.0 14.5 n/a
1993 496 30.0 16.5 n/a
1994 512 29.0 17.7 n/a
1995 550 28.0 19.6 n/a
1996 550 28.0 19.6 n/a
1997 558 30.0 18.6 n/a
1998 557 31.5 17.7 n/a
1999 561 32.0 17.5 n/a
2000 565 33.5 16.9 12.2
2001 561 32.5 17.3 14.1
2002 598 33.5 17.9 18.1
2003 598 33.5 17.9 18.1
2004 595 34.0 17.5 13.9
2005 599 33.5 17.9 18
2006 572 33.3 17.2 19.6
2007 583 27.9 20.9 17.2
2008 586 34.0 17.2 20.1
2009 582 33.7 17.2 19.9
2010 555 33.8 16.3 24.1
2011 547 34.0 16.0 22.9
2012 573 34.6 16.5 30.4
2013 558 35.5 15.7 29.9
2014 566 35.6 15.8 33
2015 555 36.0 15.4 37.5
2016 555 36.0 15.4 35.9
2017 569 36.5 15.5 35.3
2018 592 36.3 16.2 36.7
2019 604 36.6 16.4 33.9
2020 581 35.0 16.5 38.7
2021 585 36.9 15.8 44.6
2022 587 37.0 15.8 38
2023 613 40.0 15.3 44.5

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 Eastern Lebanon County Middle School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $00 (0.0%) $11,248 (100.0%) $11,248
2020 $00 (0.0%) $13,469 (100.0%) $13,469
2021 $00 (0.0%) $14,024 (100.0%) $14,024
2022 $32 (0.4%) $8,899 (99.6%) $8,931

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Eastern Lebanon County Middle School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 482nd of 891 Middle schoolsRanks 597th of 893 Middle schools
 12.8%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
6th Grade Math (Eastern Lebanon County Middle School)28.619
 9.6%
   6th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)3936.4
 2.6%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Eastern Lebanon County Middle School)58.335.6
 22.7%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)6355.6
 7.4%
7th Grade Math (Eastern Lebanon County Middle School)28.528
 0.5%
   7th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)38.233.2
 5%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Eastern Lebanon County Middle School)61.143.4
 17.7%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)60.554.5
 6%
8th Grade Math (Eastern Lebanon County Middle School)20.610.4
 10.2%
   8th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)32.226
 6.2%
8th Grade Science (Eastern Lebanon County Middle School)59.754.4
 5.3%
   8th Grade Science (Pennsylvania)58.257
 1.2%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Eastern Lebanon County Middle School)6038.1
 21.9%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)57.952.8
 5.1%
All Grades Math (Eastern Lebanon County Middle School)25.819.2
 6.6%
   All Grades Math (Pennsylvania)42.439.3
 3.1%
All Grades Science (Eastern Lebanon County Middle School)59.754.4
 5.3%
   All Grades Science (Pennsylvania)6865.6
 2.4%
All Grades English Language Arts (Eastern Lebanon County Middle School)59.938.9
 21%
   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 Students604613
 1.5%
African American516
 220%
American Indian10
 100%
Asian23
 50%
Hispanic3056
 86.7%
Pacific Islander00
White561527
 6.1%
Two or More Races511
 120%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients33.9%44.5%
 10.6%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Eastern Lebanon County Middle School

In the 2022-23 school year, 613 students attended Eastern Lebanon County Middle School.

Students who attend Eastern Lebanon County Middle School usually go on to attend Eastern Lebanon County Senior High School

Eastern Lebanon County Middle School ranks 597th of 893 Pennsylvania middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Students at Eastern Lebanon County Middle School are 86% White, 9% Hispanic, 3% African American, 2% Two or more races.


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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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