Newport Middle School

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Newport Middle School ranks 429 th of 893 Pennsylvania middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Newport Middle School is a public middle school serving grades 6-8 in the Halifax Area School District in Pennsylvania. The school has a student population of 232 and a racial makeup that is predominantly White (91.81% in 2022-2023).

While Newport Middle School maintains a 0.0% dropout rate, it faces some academic challenges compared to nearby schools. The school's test scores are generally lower than the state averages, particularly in Math, with a proficiency rate of 31.2% on the PSSA Math assessment in 2022-2023, compared to the state average of 39.3%. Additionally, the school has a relatively high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch (49.57% in 2022-2023), indicating a higher proportion of students from low-socioeconomic backgrounds. When compared to the nearby Eagle View Middle School and Mountain View Middle School, which are part of the Cumberland Valley School District, Newport Middle School generally performs below average in terms of test scores and state rankings.

Despite these challenges, the school's consistent 0.0% dropout rate is a positive indicator, suggesting that it is effectively retaining its students and providing a supportive environment. However, the fluctuations in spending per student at Newport Middle School, ranging from $16,101 in 2018-2019 to $31,823 in 2019-2020, may indicate changes in funding or resource allocation, which could impact the school's ability to provide comprehensive educational programs and support for its students.

Detail:

Public 6-8

500 Caroline Street
Newport, PA 17074-0009

(717) 567-3806

District: Newport School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
429^th of 893 Pennsylvania Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $20,509

Students who attend Newport Middle School usually attend:

High:

Newport High School

Feeder schools for Newport Middle School:

Elementary:

Newport Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio: 10.8

Number of students: 232

Racial breakdown:

White:

91.8%

Two or more races:

4.3%

Hispanic:

3.9%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 49.6%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Newport Middle School ranks better than 52% of middle schools in Pennsylvania. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 53.54. (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 (91.8%), two or more races (4.3%), Hispanic (3.9%). (See more...)

Compare Details 49.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Newport Middle School is 10.8. (See more...)

Compare Newport Middle School employs 21.3 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Newport Middle School is $20,509.

Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Newport Middle School:

SchoolDigger ranks Newport Middle School 429^th of 893 Pennsylvania public middle schools. (See Newport Middle School in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

White students:

Newport School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Newport School District 434^th of 606 Pennsylvania school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Newport Middle School

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Rank History for all students at Newport Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	PA State Percentile
2010	42.70	566^th	805	29.7%
2011	38.17	612^th	825	25.8%
2012	49.75	525^th	834	37.1%
2013	59.35	386^th	758	49.1%
2014	61.65	323^rd	728	55.6%
2015	56.13	391^st	835	53.2%
2016	48.38	496^th	870	43.0%
2017	47.21	497^th	877	43.3%
2018	59.16	384^th	861	55.4%
2019	53.12	459^th	891	48.5%
2021	58.21	321^st	797	59.7%
2022	51.80	446^th	883	49.5%
2023	53.54	429^th	893	52.0%

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

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	50.15	437^th	874	50.0%

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Rank History for White students at Newport Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	34.29	464^th	681	31.9%

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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 Newport Middle School

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Year	White	African American	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2008	273	2	4	0	n/a	n/a	279
2009	254	6	2	0	n/a	n/a	262
2010	236	6	4	0	n/a	n/a	246
2011	231	7	6	0	0	1	245
2012	227	4	5	0	0	2	238
2013	245	4	8	1	0	2	260
2014	240	7	6	1	0	1	255
2015	242	10	6	1	0	3	262
2016	241	3	4	0	0	6	254
2017	258	3	5	0	0	5	271
2018	245	1	4	2	0	5	257
2019	230	1	7	3	0	5	246
2020	229	1	7	3	0	6	246
2021	214	1	8	1	0	7	231
2022	202	0	10	0	0	6	218
2023	213	0	9	0	0	10	232

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 Newport Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2008	279	20.4	13.7	n/a
2009	262	22.4	11.7	n/a
2010	246	23.9	10.2	39.4
2011	245	18.2	13.4	45.7
2012	238	18.2	13.0	42.4
2013	260	20.2	12.8	43.1
2014	255	19.8	12.8	47.1
2015	262	20.0	13.1	49.6
2016	254	21.0	12.0	50.4
2017	271	20.3	13.3	n/a
2018	257	19.4	13.2	n/a
2019	246	18.8	13.0	46.7
2020	246	19.8	12.3	n/a
2021	231	19.8	11.6	n/a
2022	218	20.3	10.7	53.7
2023	232	21.3	10.8	49.6

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 Newport Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2008	279	20.4	13.7	n/a
2009	262	22.4	11.7	n/a
2010	246	23.9	10.2	39.4
2011	245	18.2	13.4	45.7
2012	238	18.2	13.0	42.4
2013	260	20.2	12.8	43.1
2014	255	19.8	12.8	47.1
2015	262	20.0	13.1	49.6
2016	254	21.0	12.0	50.4
2017	271	20.3	13.3	n/a
2018	257	19.4	13.2	n/a
2019	246	18.8	13.0	46.7
2020	246	19.8	12.3	n/a
2021	231	19.8	11.6	n/a
2022	218	20.3	10.7	53.7
2023	232	21.3	10.8	49.6

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 Newport Middle School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$794 (4.9%)	$15,306 (95.1%)	$16,101
2020	$625 (2.0%)	$31,198 (98.0%)	$31,823
2021	$877 (3.9%)	$21,616 (96.1%)	$22,493
2022	$3,056 (14.9%)	$17,453 (85.1%)	$20,509

Data source: Pennsylvania Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Newport Middle School

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 459^th of 891 Middle schools	Ranks 429^th of 893 Middle schools	3.5%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
6th Grade Math (Newport Middle School)	43.3	44.2	0.9%
6th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)	39	36.4	2.6%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Newport Middle School)	54.7	53.9	0.8%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)	63	55.6	7.4%
7th Grade Math (Newport Middle School)	29.4	26.8	2.6%
7th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)	38.2	33.2	5%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Newport Middle School)	46.2	32.1	14.1%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)	60.5	54.5	6%
8th Grade Math (Newport Middle School)	31	20.9	10.1%
8th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)	32.2	26	6.2%
8th Grade Science (Newport Middle School)	72.9	63.9	9%
8th Grade Science (Pennsylvania)	58.2	57	1.2%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Newport Middle School)	56.3	51.4	4.9%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)	57.9	52.8	5.1%
All Grades Math (Newport Middle School)	34.5	31.2	3.3%
All Grades Math (Pennsylvania)	42.4	39.3	3.1%
All Grades Science (Newport Middle School)	72.9	63.9	9%
All Grades Science (Pennsylvania)	68	65.6	2.4%
All Grades English Language Arts (Newport Middle School)	52.2	47	5.2%
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	246	232	5.7%
African American	1	0	100%
American Indian	3	0	100%
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	7	9	28.6%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	230	213	7.4%
Two or More Races	5	10	100%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	46.7%	49.6%	2.8%

Schools Near Newport 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 5th Grade	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 5th Grade	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
Newport Middle School	Public	6-8	500 Caroline Street	Newport	17074	Perry County	Newport School District	No	No	No	Yes	(717) 567-3806	232	21	10.8	49.6%	213 (91.8%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (3.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (4.3%)	53.5	429^th of 893 public middle schools	52.0%		51.8	446^th of 883 public middle schools	49.5%	17		44.2	26.8	20.9	31.2	63.9	63.9		53.9	32.1	51.4	47.0	$20,509	$3,056	$17,453
Greenwood Middle School	Public	6-8	405 E Sunbury St	Millerstown	17062	Perry County	Greenwood School District	No	No	No	No	(717) 589-3116	190	16	11.8	37.4%	179 (94.2%)	4 (2.1%)	4 (2.1%)	2 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.5%)	77.9	165^th of 893 public middle schools	81.5%		72.6	215^th of 883 public middle schools	75.7%	50		48.2	31.3	28.1	35.5	81.0	81.0		71.4	76.1	69.0	72.4	$16,264	$00	$16,264
Millersburg Area Middle School	Public	6-8	799 Center St	Millersburg	17061	Dauphin County	Millersburg Area School District	No	No	No	No	(717) 692-2108	157	15	10.7	38.9%	142 (90.4%)	2 (1.3%)	7 (4.5%)	2 (1.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (2.5%)	47.5	499^th of 893 public middle schools	44.1%		59.6	359^th of 883 public middle schools	59.3%	140		32.1	35.4	11.8	26.5	62.7	62.7		47.3	50.0	40.3	45.8	$16,488	$165	$16,324
West Perry Middle School	Public	6-8	2620 Shermans Valley Road	Elliottsburg	17024	Perry County	West Perry School District	No	No	No	No	(717) 789-3012	496	41	12.1	51.8%	465 (93.8%)	0 (0.0%)	14 (2.8%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	14 (2.8%)	66.7	284^th of 893 public middle schools	68.2%		61.5	332^nd of 883 public middle schools	62.4%	48		33.0	33.3	32.6	33.0	64.6	64.6		65.9	55.0	62.4	61.2	$13,391	$267	$13,124
Halifax Area Middle School	Public	5-8	3940 Peters Mountain Rd	Halifax	17032	Dauphin County	Halifax Area School District	No	No	No	No	(717) 896-3416	273	21	13.0	31.1%	244 (89.4%)	4 (1.5%)	13 (4.8%)	4 (1.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (2.9%)	78.5	162^nd of 893 public middle schools	81.9%		56.2	394^th of 883 public middle schools	55.4%	232	39.7	33.9	37.3	45.6	38.9	80.7	80.7	53.0	66.2	73.1	70.2	65.4	$12,519	$00	$12,519
Susquenita Middle School	Public	5-8	200 Susquenita Dr	Duncannon	17020	Perry County	Susquenita School District	No	No	No	No	(717) 957-6000	569	40	14.2	38.5%	483 (84.9%)	4 (0.7%)	27 (4.7%)	4 (0.7%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	50 (8.8%)	47.5	500^th of 893 public middle schools	44.0%		49.4	474^th of 883 public middle schools	46.3%	26	33.1	34.0	29.6	10.1	27.7	59.6	59.6	47.7	50.0	40.8	54.1	47.9	$15,152	$472	$14,680
Tuscarora Middle School	Public	6-8	Old Route 22 East	Mifflintown	17059	Juniata County	Juniata County School District	No	No	No	No	(717) 436-2165	312	28	11.0	51.3%	260 (83.3%)	1 (0.3%)	47 (15.1%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.0%)	44.5	517^th of 893 public middle schools	42.1%		49.9	467^th of 883 public middle schools	47.1%	50		26.8	25.8	21.7	24.7	53.8	53.8		38.1	52.2	46.2	45.4	$12,741	$646	$12,095
Mountain View Middle School	Public	6-8	30 Bali Hai Rd	Mechanicsburg	17050	Cumberland County	Cumberland Valley School District	No	No	No	No	(717) 761-1865	1,378	89	15.4	26.5%	822 (59.7%)	66 (4.8%)	94 (6.8%)	295 (21.4%)	6 (0.4%)	1 (0.1%)	94 (6.8%)	92.7	41^st of 893 public middle schools	95.4%		92.9	37^th of 883 public middle schools	95.8%	4		63.6	58.6	52.3	58.3	80.8	80.8		79.1	79.3	74.2	77.5	$13,061	$00	$13,061
East Pennsboro Area Middle School	Public	6-8	529 Panther Parkway	Enola	17025	Cumberland County	East Pennsboro Area School District	No	No	No	No	(717) 732-0771	563	48	11.8	50.4%	365 (64.8%)	53 (9.4%)	58 (10.3%)	42 (7.5%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	44 (7.8%)	48.6	488^th of 893 public middle schools	45.4%		51.3	451^st of 883 public middle schools	48.9%	37		30.2	29.4	10.7	23.6	51.2	51.2		54.3	62.1	44.4	53.6	$12,833	$264	$12,569
Eagle View Middle School	Public	6-8	6746 Carlisle Pike	Mechanicsburg	17050	Cumberland County	Cumberland Valley School District	No	No	No	Yes	(717) 766-0217	1,021	60	17.0	29.2%	682 (66.8%)	37 (3.6%)	51 (5.0%)	190 (18.6%)	4 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	57 (5.6%)	86.9	88^th of 893 public middle schools	90.1%		87.5	79^th of 883 public middle schools	91.1%	9		55.1	49.6	44.0	49.8	68.3	68.3		75.5	78.3	72.0	75.3	$14,285	$198	$14,087

Frequently Asked Questions about Newport Middle School

How many students attend Newport Middle School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 232 students attended Newport Middle School.

What district is Newport Middle School in?

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What high school do graduates of Newport Middle School attend?

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

Is Newport Middle School a good school?

Newport Middle School ranks 429^th of 893 Pennsylvania middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

What is the racial makeup of Newport Middle School?

Students at Newport Middle School are 92% White, 4% Two or more races, 4% Hispanic.

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