Is North East Middle School a good school?

North East Middle School ranks 127 th of 891 Pennsylvania middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

How many students attend North East Middle School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 360 students attended North East Middle School.

What is the racial makeup of North East Middle School?

Students at North East Middle School are 91% White, 5% Two or more races, 3% Hispanic.

What high school do graduates of North East Middle School attend?

Students who attend North East Middle School usually go on to attend North East High School

North East Middle School

Summary:

North East Middle School is a public middle school serving 360 students in grades 6-8 in the North East School District of Pennsylvania. This high-performing institution consistently ranks among the top middle schools in the state, with a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

North East Middle School stands out for its exceptional academic performance, with proficiency rates that significantly exceed state averages in Math, Science, and English Language Arts across all grade levels. For example, in 2023-2024, the school's proficiency rates were 46% in Math, 71.2% in Science, and 66.5% in English Language Arts, all of which were well above the state averages. Additionally, the school has maintained low dropout rates, ranging from 0.0% to 1.6% over the past few years, which are lower than the state average. This high-performing school also serves a relatively high percentage of students from low socioeconomic backgrounds, with 53.61% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch in 2022-2023, demonstrating the school's effective strategies in supporting these students.

When compared to nearby middle schools, such as Strong Vincent Middle School and Woodrow Wilson Middle School in the Erie City School District, North East Middle School stands out as a high-performing institution, consistently outperforming them across all subject areas. This comparison highlights the exceptional quality of education provided at North East Middle School, which serves as a model for other schools in the region.

Detail:

Public 6-8

1903 Freeport Rd
North East, PA 16428-1905

(814) 725-8671

District: North East School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
127^th of 891 Pennsylvania Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $14,142

Students who attend North East Middle School usually attend:

High:

North East High School

Feeder schools for North East Middle School:

Elementary:	Earle C. Davis Primary
	North East Intermediate Elementary

Student/teacher ratio: 12.2

Number of students: 360

Racial breakdown:

White:

91.1%

Two or more races:

5.3%

Hispanic:

2.8%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 53.6%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details North East Middle School ranks better than 85.7% of middle schools in Pennsylvania. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 81.62. (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 (91.1%), two or more races (5.3%), Hispanic (2.8%). (See more...)

Compare Details 53.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at North East Middle School is 12.2. (See more...)

Compare North East Middle School employs 29.3 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at North East Middle School is $14,142.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

North East Middle School:

SchoolDigger ranks North East Middle School 127^th of 891 Pennsylvania public middle schools. (See North East Middle School in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

Female students:

Disabled students:

Male students:

White students:

North East School District:

SchoolDigger ranks North East School District 82^nd of 610 Pennsylvania school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for North East Middle School

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Rank History for all students at North East Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	PA State Percentile
2003	78.35	137^th	643	78.7%
2004	78.95	129^th	663	80.5%
2005	70.53	228^th	687	66.8%
2006	58.16	368^th	736	50.0%
2007	67.32	265^th	749	64.6%
2008	67.68	266^th	753	64.7%
2009	70.46	224^th	770	70.9%
2010	73.76	187^th	805	76.8%
2011	79.99	114^th	825	86.2%
2012	77.14	172^nd	834	79.4%
2013	77.89	143^rd	758	81.1%
2014	77.27	136^th	728	81.3%
2015	76.10	181^st	835	78.3%
2016	80.80	134^th	870	84.6%
2017	84.86	101^st	877	88.5%
2018	89.84	50^th	861	94.2%
2019	88.29	70^th	891	92.1%
2021	82.49	102^nd	797	87.2%
2022	81.13	129^th	883	85.4%
2023	75.78	191^st	893	78.6%
2024	81.62	127^th	891	85.7%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at North East Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	82.68	83^rd	874	90.5%
2024	86.27	63^rd	877	92.8%

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Rank History for Female students at North East Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	78.28	146^th	860	83.0%

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Rank History for Disabled students at North East Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	67.21	140^th	660	78.8%
2024	78.29	85^th	672	87.4%

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Rank History for Male students at North East Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	81.66	118^th	870	86.4%

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Rank History for White students at North East Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	65.60	197^th	681	71.1%
2024	73.28	137^th	673	79.6%

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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.

Data source: Pennsylvania Dept of Education

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Enrollment information for North East Middle School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1993	543	1	2	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	548
1994	563	2	3	4	0	n/a	n/a	0	572
1995	563	2	2	5	0	n/a	n/a	0	572
1996	563	2	2	5	0	n/a	n/a	0	572
1997	542	1	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	545
1998	520	0	1	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	523
1999	513	1	0	3	0	n/a	n/a	0	517
2000	534	6	0	4	0	n/a	n/a	0	544
2001	498	6	0	3	0	n/a	n/a	0	507
2002	494	1	1	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	498
2003	494	1	1	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	498
2004	486	1	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	489
2005	447	2	1	3	0	n/a	n/a	0	453
2006	435	3	2	5	1	n/a	n/a	0	446
2007	457	4	5	4	0	n/a	n/a	0	470
2008	434	6	5	5	0	n/a	n/a	0	450
2009	415	4	3	8	0	n/a	n/a	1	431
2010	373	2	1	5	0	n/a	n/a	0	381
2011	382	1	0	3	0	0	0	0	386
2012	353	2	1	15	0	0	6	0	377
2013	373	4	1	11	1	0	8	0	398
2014	353	5	2	11	1	0	10	0	382
2015	377	6	1	11	2	0	7	0	404
2016	365	2	2	10	1	0	11	0	391
2017	365	0	2	11	1	0	12	0	391
2018	361	0	3	10	1	0	15	0	390
2019	377	4	2	12	0	0	9	0	404
2020	396	5	2	12	0	0	14	0	429
2021	391	5	1	9	0	0	19	0	425
2022	367	2	1	10	0	1	21	0	402
2023	328	2	0	10	0	1	19	0	360

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 North East Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1993	548	21.5	25.5	n/a
1994	572	22.1	25.9	n/a
1995	572	30.0	19.1	n/a
1996	572	30.0	19.1	n/a
1997	545	29.5	18.5	n/a
1998	523	29.0	18.0	n/a
1999	517	30.0	17.2	n/a
2000	544	31.5	17.3	26.8
2001	507	31.0	16.4	31.4
2002	498	29.1	17.1	34.1
2003	498	29.1	17.1	34.1
2004	489	28.4	17.2	32.5
2005	453	26.1	17.4	37.5
2006	446	26.0	17.2	41.5
2007	470	25.0	18.8	33
2008	450	25.8	17.4	35.6
2009	431	27.8	15.5	32.8
2010	381	28.8	13.2	37
2011	386	29.1	13.2	37.6
2012	377	26.3	14.3	40.8
2013	398	25.4	15.6	50
2014	382	25.6	14.8	53.9
2015	404	27.0	14.9	53.7
2016	391	28.0	13.9	53.2
2017	391	27.5	14.1	48.1
2018	390	28.0	13.9	49
2019	404	27.5	14.6	45.8
2020	429	27.5	15.5	44.1
2021	425	28.3	15.0	45.9
2022	402	28.3	14.2	46.5
2023	360	29.3	12.2	53.6

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 North East Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1993	548	21.5	25.5	n/a
1994	572	22.1	25.9	n/a
1995	572	30.0	19.1	n/a
1996	572	30.0	19.1	n/a
1997	545	29.5	18.5	n/a
1998	523	29.0	18.0	n/a
1999	517	30.0	17.2	n/a
2000	544	31.5	17.3	26.8
2001	507	31.0	16.4	31.4
2002	498	29.1	17.1	34.1
2003	498	29.1	17.1	34.1
2004	489	28.4	17.2	32.5
2005	453	26.1	17.4	37.5
2006	446	26.0	17.2	41.5
2007	470	25.0	18.8	33
2008	450	25.8	17.4	35.6
2009	431	27.8	15.5	32.8
2010	381	28.8	13.2	37
2011	386	29.1	13.2	37.6
2012	377	26.3	14.3	40.8
2013	398	25.4	15.6	50
2014	382	25.6	14.8	53.9
2015	404	27.0	14.9	53.7
2016	391	28.0	13.9	53.2
2017	391	27.5	14.1	48.1
2018	390	28.0	13.9	49
2019	404	27.5	14.6	45.8
2020	429	27.5	15.5	44.1
2021	425	28.3	15.0	45.9
2022	402	28.3	14.2	46.5
2023	360	29.3	12.2	53.6

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 North East Middle School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$228 (1.9%)	$12,091 (98.1%)	$12,320
2020	$226 (1.9%)	$11,629 (98.1%)	$11,855
2021	$475 (3.9%)	$11,848 (96.1%)	$12,323
2022	$538 (3.8%)	$13,604 (96.2%)	$14,142

Data source: Pennsylvania Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on North East 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 70^th of 891 Middle schools	Ranks 191^st of 893 Middle schools	13.5%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
6th Grade Math (North East Middle School)	69.4	40.9	28.5%
6th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)	39	36.4	2.6%
6th Grade English Language Arts (North East Middle School)	82.5	66.6	15.9%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)	63	55.6	7.4%
7th Grade Math (North East Middle School)	56.8	34.8	22%
7th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)	38.2	33.2	5%
7th Grade English Language Arts (North East Middle School)	75.3	67.8	7.5%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)	60.5	54.5	6%
8th Grade Math (North East Middle School)	53.2	39.4	13.8%
8th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)	32.2	26	6.2%
8th Grade Science (North East Middle School)	76.1	68.5	7.6%
8th Grade Science (Pennsylvania)	58.2	57	1.2%
8th Grade English Language Arts (North East Middle School)	77	63.8	13.2%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)	57.9	52.8	5.1%
All Grades Math (North East Middle School)	60.1	38.2	21.9%
All Grades Math (Pennsylvania)	42.4	39.3	3.1%
All Grades Science (North East Middle School)	76.1	68.5	7.6%
All Grades Science (Pennsylvania)	68	65.6	2.4%
All Grades English Language Arts (North East Middle School)	78.3	66	12.3%
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	404	360	10.9%
African American	4	2	50%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	2	0	100%
Hispanic	12	10	16.7%
Pacific Islander	0	1
White	377	328	13%
Two or More Races	9	19	111.1%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	45.8%	53.6%	7.8%

Schools Near North East Middle School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				PSSA Math (2024)					PSSA Science (2024)		PSSA English Language Arts (2024)					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 (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	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
North East Middle School	Public	6-8	1903 Freeport Rd	North East	16428	Erie County	North East School District	No	No	No	No	(814) 725-8671	360	29	12.2	53.6%	328 (91.1%)	2 (0.6%)	10 (2.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	19 (5.3%)	81.6	127^th of 891 public middle schools	85.7%		75.8	191^st of 893 public middle schools	78.6%	64		49.1	42.4	45.7	46.0	71.2	71.2		64.4	64.7	70.1	66.5	$14,142	$538	$13,604
Harbor Creek Junior High School	Public	7-8	6375 Buffalo Rd	Harborcreek	16421	Erie County	Harbor Creek School District	No	No	No	No	(814) 897-2100	388	28	14.0	36.1%	364 (93.8%)	4 (1.0%)	7 (1.8%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (2.8%)	84.6	105^th of 891 public middle schools	88.2%		82.2	129^th of 893 public middle schools	85.6%	24			52.8	44.6	48.6	77.1	77.1			65.5	62.1	63.7	$12,408	$357	$12,051
Wattsburg Area Middle School	Public	5-8	10774 Wattsburg Rd	Erie	16509	Erie County	Wattsburg Area School District	No	No	No	No	(814) 824-3400	409	30	13.5	45.2%	386 (94.4%)	1 (0.2%)	11 (2.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (2.7%)	78.5	155^th of 891 public middle schools	82.6%		75.9	185^th of 893 public middle schools	79.3%	30	54.6	49.5	35.3	54.5	48.3	81.1	81.1	62.5	56.3	57.5	76.6	63.0	$13,991	$1,482	$12,510
East Middle School	Public	6-8	1001 Atkins St	Erie	16503	Erie County	Erie City School District	No	No	No	Yes	(814) 874-6400	654	57	11.5	100.0%	174 (26.6%)	288 (44.0%)	101 (15.4%)	44 (6.7%)	3 (0.5%)	2 (0.3%)	42 (6.4%)	6.4	864^th of 891 public middle schools	3.0%		6.1	873^rd of 893 public middle schools	2.2%	9		2.6	4.1	1.6	2.7	13.1	13.1		12.0	16.0	13.7	13.8	$10,744	$3,962	$6,782
Woodrow Wilson Middle School	Public	6-8	718 E 28th St	Erie	16504	Erie County	Erie City School District	No	No	No	Yes	(814) 874-6600	756	58	13.0	100.0%	270 (35.7%)	288 (38.1%)	94 (12.4%)	51 (6.7%)	3 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	50 (6.6%)	15.3	733^rd of 891 public middle schools	17.7%		17.1	711^th of 893 public middle schools	20.4%	22		7.5	17.0	9.1	11.1	27.1	27.1		23.5	26.2	24.3	24.6	$9,398	$3,071	$6,327
James S Wilson Middle School	Public	6-8	901 W 54 St	Erie	16509	Erie County	Millcreek Township School District	No	No	No	No	(814) 835-5500	550	38	14.5	50.7%	432 (78.5%)	15 (2.7%)	23 (4.2%)	35 (6.4%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	44 (8.0%)	73.5	212^th of 891 public middle schools	76.2%		74.9	200^th of 893 public middle schools	77.6%	12		32.7	43.7	52.9	42.9	62.8	62.8		64.9	55.5	64.1	61.4	$15,401	$986	$14,415
Strong Vincent Middle School	Public	6-8	1330 West 8	Erie	16502	Erie County	Erie City School District	No	No	No	Yes	(814) 874-6500	729	59	12.3	100.0%	334 (45.8%)	229 (31.4%)	91 (12.5%)	16 (2.2%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	57 (7.8%)	20.3	689^th of 891 public middle schools	22.7%		24.1	657^th of 893 public middle schools	26.4%	32		10.4	20.8	15.4	15.6	29.8	29.8		25.3	31.7	26.2	27.8	$9,874	$3,142	$6,732

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