McConnellsburg Middle School

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McConnellsburg Middle School ranks 312 th of 893 Pennsylvania middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Summary:

McConnellsburg Middle School is a public middle school serving grades 6-8 in the Chambersburg Area School District in Mc Connellsburg, Pennsylvania, with a student population of 211.

Academically, the school's performance is generally on par with or slightly below the state and district averages, with proficiency rates in Math (35.2%), Science (52.9%), and English Language Arts (58.5%) for all grades being comparable to the surrounding area. However, the school's 8th-grade Math proficiency rate (29.4%) is lower than the state (26%) and district (29.4%) averages. Interestingly, the school performs well for students from low socioeconomic backgrounds, ranking 149 out of 874 Pennsylvania middle schools in this category, despite having a relatively high percentage (50.71%) of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch.

Compared to nearby middle schools like Chambersburg Area Middle School - South, Chambersburg Area Middle School - North, and Greencastle-Antrim Middle School, McConnellsburg Middle School has a significantly higher percentage of White students (90.52%) and a lower percentage of minority students. The school also boasts a relatively low student-teacher ratio of 13.6, lower than the nearby middle schools. Additionally, the school has maintained a consistent 3-star rating from SchoolDigger and a 0.0% dropout rate, indicating a stable and successful learning environment.

Detail:

Public 6-8

151 East Cherry Street
Mc Connellsburg, PA 17233

(717) 485-3195

District: Central Fulton School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
312^th of 893 Pennsylvania Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $16,041

Students who attend McConnellsburg Middle School usually attend:

High:

McConnellsburg High School

Feeder schools for McConnellsburg Middle School:

Elementary:

McConnellsburg Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio: 13.6

Number of students: 211

Racial breakdown:

White:

90.5%

Two or more races:

4.3%

Hispanic:

3.8%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 50.7%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details McConnellsburg Middle School ranks better than 65.1% of middle schools in Pennsylvania. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 64.15. (See more...)

The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (90.5%), two or more races (4.3%), Hispanic (3.8%). (See more...)

Compare Details 50.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at McConnellsburg Middle School is 13.6. (See more...)

Compare McConnellsburg Middle School employs 15.4 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at McConnellsburg Middle School is $16,041.

Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

McConnellsburg Middle School:

SchoolDigger ranks McConnellsburg Middle School 312^th of 893 Pennsylvania public middle schools. (See McConnellsburg Middle School in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

White students:

Central Fulton School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Central Fulton School District 238^th of 606 Pennsylvania school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for McConnellsburg Middle School

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Rank History for all students at McConnellsburg Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	PA State Percentile
2003	57.11	330^th	643	48.7%
2004	59.33	331^st	663	50.1%
2005	38.20	507^th	687	26.2%
2006	41.07	505^th	736	31.4%
2007	47.12	486^th	749	35.1%
2008	57.37	381^st	753	49.4%
2009	51.60	462^nd	770	40.0%
2010	62.59	353^rd	805	56.1%
2011	53.55	478^th	825	42.1%
2012	59.31	420^th	834	49.6%
2013	67.01	290^th	758	61.7%
2014	57.20	374^th	728	48.6%
2015	54.95	410^th	835	50.9%
2016	62.45	344^th	870	60.5%
2017	57.21	405^th	877	53.8%
2018	65.61	308^th	861	64.2%
2019	62.12	362^nd	891	59.4%
2021	56.88	334^th	797	58.1%
2022	65.44	300^th	883	66.0%
2023	64.15	312^th	893	65.1%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at McConnellsburg Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	74.96	149^th	874	83.0%

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Rank History for White students at McConnellsburg Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	45.24	358^th	681	47.4%

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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.

Data source: Pennsylvania Dept of Education

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Enrollment information for McConnellsburg Middle School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2002	242	8	2	0	0	n/a	n/a	252
2003	242	8	2	0	0	n/a	n/a	252
2004	246	10	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	256
2005	222	10	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	232
2006	205	10	0	1	1	n/a	n/a	217
2007	187	12	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	201
2008	190	9	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	200
2009	192	10	1	1	0	n/a	n/a	204
2010	190	9	1	2	0	n/a	n/a	202
2011	211	6	1	2	0	0	0	220
2012	218	5	0	0	0	0	0	223
2013	220	4	0	1	0	0	0	225
2014	208	4	0	0	0	0	0	212
2015	212	5	1	2	0	0	0	220
2016	189	7	1	5	0	0	0	202
2017	197	6	1	3	0	0	0	207
2018	201	7	1	7	0	0	1	217
2019	231	5	1	6	0	0	4	247
2020	231	5	1	8	0	0	4	249
2021	216	5	1	7	0	0	2	231
2022	211	4	1	9	0	0	7	232
2023	191	2	1	8	0	0	9	211

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 McConnellsburg Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2002	252	21.5	11.7	0
2003	252	21.5	11.7	0
2004	256	21.5	11.9	0
2005	232	20.5	11.3	0
2006	217	20.3	10.7	0
2007	201	20.3	9.9	0
2008	200	20.5	9.8	n/a
2009	204	19.5	10.5	n/a
2010	202	19.5	10.3	38.1
2011	220	17.7	12.3	37.7
2012	223	14.6	15.2	37.7
2013	225	16.2	13.8	35.1
2014	212	14.5	14.5	40.1
2015	220	15.0	14.6	48.2
2016	202	14.0	14.4	52
2017	207	13.5	15.2	n/a
2018	217	13.0	16.6	n/a
2019	247	14.0	17.6	51
2020	249	14.0	17.7	n/a
2021	231	14.0	16.4	48.5
2022	232	15.0	15.4	44.8
2023	211	15.4	13.6	50.7

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 McConnellsburg Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2002	252	21.5	11.7	0
2003	252	21.5	11.7	0
2004	256	21.5	11.9	0
2005	232	20.5	11.3	0
2006	217	20.3	10.7	0
2007	201	20.3	9.9	0
2008	200	20.5	9.8	n/a
2009	204	19.5	10.5	n/a
2010	202	19.5	10.3	38.1
2011	220	17.7	12.3	37.7
2012	223	14.6	15.2	37.7
2013	225	16.2	13.8	35.1
2014	212	14.5	14.5	40.1
2015	220	15.0	14.6	48.2
2016	202	14.0	14.4	52
2017	207	13.5	15.2	n/a
2018	217	13.0	16.6	n/a
2019	247	14.0	17.6	51
2020	249	14.0	17.7	n/a
2021	231	14.0	16.4	48.5
2022	232	15.0	15.4	44.8
2023	211	15.4	13.6	50.7

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 McConnellsburg Middle School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$00 (0.0%)	$38 (100.0%)	$38
2020	$00 (NaN)	$00 (NaN)	$00
2021	$1,055 (7.0%)	$13,925 (93.0%)	$14,980
2022	$1,180 (7.4%)	$14,860 (92.6%)	$16,041

Data source: Pennsylvania Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on McConnellsburg Middle School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 362^nd of 891 Middle schools	Ranks 312^th of 893 Middle schools	5.7%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
6th Grade Math (McConnellsburg Middle School)	36.4	38.6	2.2%
6th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)	39	36.4	2.6%
6th Grade English Language Arts (McConnellsburg Middle School)	58.5	63.2	4.7%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)	63	55.6	7.4%
7th Grade Math (McConnellsburg Middle School)	44.6	37.9	6.7%
7th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)	38.2	33.2	5%
7th Grade English Language Arts (McConnellsburg Middle School)	63.6	56.8	6.8%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)	60.5	54.5	6%
8th Grade Math (McConnellsburg Middle School)	25.3	29.4	4.1%
8th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)	32.2	26	6.2%
8th Grade Science (McConnellsburg Middle School)	69.9	52.9	17%
8th Grade Science (Pennsylvania)	58.2	57	1.2%
8th Grade English Language Arts (McConnellsburg Middle School)	66.3	56.7	9.6%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)	57.9	52.8	5.1%
All Grades Math (McConnellsburg Middle School)	35	35.2	0.2%
All Grades Math (Pennsylvania)	42.4	39.3	3.1%
All Grades Science (McConnellsburg Middle School)	69.9	52.9	17%
All Grades Science (Pennsylvania)	68	65.6	2.4%
All Grades English Language Arts (McConnellsburg Middle School)	62.8	58.5	4.3%
All Grades English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)	60.9	53.8	7.1%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	247	211	14.6%
African American	5	2	60%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	1	1
Hispanic	6	8	33.3%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	231	191	17.3%
Two or More Races	4	9	125%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	51%	50.7%	0.3%

Schools Near McConnellsburg Middle School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2023)				Ranking (2022)				PSSA Math (2023)				PSSA Science (2023)		PSSA English Language Arts (2023)				Per Pupil Expenditures (2022)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	SchoolDigger Rating (2023)	Average Standard Score (2022)	Statewide Rank (2022)	State Percentile (2022)	Rank Change from Previous Year	PSSA Math 6th Grade	PSSA Math 7th Grade	PSSA Math 8th Grade	PSSA Math All Grades	PSSA Science 8th Grade	PSSA Science All Grades	PSSA English Language Arts 6th Grade	PSSA English Language Arts 7th Grade	PSSA English Language Arts 8th Grade	PSSA English Language Arts All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
McConnellsburg Middle School	Public	6-8	151 East Cherry Street	Mc Connellsburg	17233	Fulton County	Central Fulton School District	No	No	No	No	(717) 485-3195	211	15	13.6	50.7%	191 (90.5%)	2 (0.9%)	8 (3.8%)	1 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (4.3%)	64.2	312^th of 893 public middle schools	65.1%		65.4	300^th of 883 public middle schools	66.0%	12	38.6	37.9	29.4	35.2	52.9	52.9	63.2	56.8	56.7	58.5	$16,041	$1,180	$14,860
James Buchanan Middle School	Public	6-8	5191 Fort Loudon Rd	Mercersburg	17236	Franklin County	Tuscarora School District	No	No	No	No	(717) 328-5221	550	40	13.7	100.0%	502 (91.3%)	1 (0.2%)	17 (3.1%)	3 (0.5%)	1 (0.2%)	4 (0.7%)	22 (4.0%)	58.8	368^th of 893 public middle schools	58.8%		60.1	350^th of 883 public middle schools	60.4%	18	31.7	28.4	33.9	31.2	68.5	68.5	51.6	50.0	55.9	52.4	$6,060	$602	$5,458
Fannett-Metal Middle School	Public	6-8	14823 Path Valley Road	Willow Hill	17271	Franklin County	Fannett-Metal School District	No	No	No	No	(717) 349-2363	82	12	6.9	100.0%	81 (98.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.2%)	44.8	515^th of 893 public middle schools	42.3%		38.9	563^rd of 883 public middle schools	36.2%	48	25.0	27.3	4.2	18.8	54.2	54.2	41.6	51.6	54.2	50.7	$18,459	$2,983	$15,476
Greencastle-Antrim Middle School	Public	6-8	370 South Ridge Ave	Greencastle	17225	Franklin County	Greencastle-Antrim School District	No	No	No	No	(717) 597-3226	689	45	15.4	37.3%	592 (85.9%)	15 (2.2%)	37 (5.4%)	8 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.1%)	36 (5.2%)	85.1	103^rd of 893 public middle schools	88.5%		79.1	148^th of 883 public middle schools	83.2%	45	48.9	46.0	39.5	44.6	75.1	75.1	74.4	78.8	69.5	73.8	$11,809	$00	$11,809
Chambersburg Area Middle School - South	Public	6-8	1151 E McKinley St	Chambersburg	17201	Franklin County	Chambersburg Area School District	No	No	No	Yes	(717) 261-3385	1,054	64	16.4	68.6%	602 (57.1%)	85 (8.1%)	277 (26.3%)	16 (1.5%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.3%)	71 (6.7%)	59.9	360^th of 893 public middle schools	59.7%		66.8	272^nd of 883 public middle schools	69.2%	88	31.6	39.3	23.4	31.6	58.2	58.2	56.8	58.5	52.7	56.1	$14,110	$672	$13,437
Chambersburg Area Middle School - North	Public	6-8	1957 Scotland Ave	Chambersburg	17201	Franklin County	Chambersburg Area School District	No	No	No	Yes	(717) 261-3369	1,045	63	16.4	63.2%	629 (60.2%)	72 (6.9%)	250 (23.9%)	20 (1.9%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.2%)	72 (6.9%)	69.7	251^st of 893 public middle schools	71.9%		70.5	237^th of 883 public middle schools	73.2%	14	34.1	29.5	31.4	31.6	67.4	67.4	64.5	65.5	68.2	66.1	$13,306	$487	$12,819

Frequently Asked Questions about McConnellsburg Middle School

What is the racial makeup of McConnellsburg Middle School?

Students at McConnellsburg Middle School are 91% White, 4% Two or more races, 4% Hispanic.

Is McConnellsburg Middle School a good school?

McConnellsburg Middle School ranks 312^th of 893 Pennsylvania middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

What high school do graduates of McConnellsburg Middle School attend?

Students who attend McConnellsburg Middle School usually go on to attend McConnellsburg High School

What district is McConnellsburg Middle School in?

Central Fulton School District

How many students attend McConnellsburg Middle School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 211 students attended McConnellsburg Middle School.

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