Northern Cambria Middle School

Summary:

Northern Cambria Middle School is a public middle school serving around 240 students in grades 5-8 in the rural Northern Cambria School District in Pennsylvania. The school has a predominantly White student population (over 98%) and faces academic challenges, with test scores below state averages and a middle-to-lower statewide ranking.

Despite its relatively low academic performance, Northern Cambria Middle School maintains a 0% dropout rate and has smaller class sizes, with a student-teacher ratio ranging from 8.8 to 10.5 students per teacher. However, when compared to nearby middle schools like Indiana Area Junior High School and Penn Cambria Middle School, Northern Cambria Middle School generally performs worse on standardized tests, has a lower school ranking, and serves a more economically disadvantaged student population, with 100% of its students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch.

The data suggests that Northern Cambria Middle School could benefit from targeted interventions and support to improve academic performance, particularly in Math and English Language Arts. Additionally, the school's high percentage of low-income students may indicate a need for additional resources and support services to address any socioeconomic challenges that may be impacting student learning. By addressing these areas, the school can work to provide a more well-rounded and supportive educational experience for its students.


Detail:

Public 5-8

 601 Joseph St
       Northern Cambria, PA  15714-1232


(814) 948-5880

District: Northern Cambria School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
440th of 893 Pennsylvania Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $14,591 Help


Students who attend Northern Cambria Middle School usually attend:

High:    Northern Cambria High School

Feeder schools for Northern Cambria Middle School:

Elementary:    Northern Cambria Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio:  8.8 Help
Number of students:  240

Racial breakdown:

White:
98.8%
Asian:
0.4%
Hispanic:
0.4%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  100% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Northern Cambria Middle School ranks better than 50.7% of middle schools in Pennsylvania. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 52.73. (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 (98.8%), Asian (0.4%), Hispanic (0.4%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 100% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Northern Cambria Middle School is 8.8. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Northern Cambria Middle School is $14,591.
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Northern Cambria Middle School:

SchoolDigger ranks Northern Cambria Middle School 440th of 893 Pennsylvania public middle schools. (See Northern Cambria Middle School in the ranking list.)

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Northern Cambria School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Northern Cambria School District 421st of 606 Pennsylvania school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Northern Cambria Middle School

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Rank History for all students at Northern Cambria Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 56.73 336th 643 47.7%
2004 62.69 302nd 663 54.4%
2005 44.97 456th 687 33.6%
2006 61.61 323rd 736 56.1%
2007 60.94 340th 749 54.6%
2008 53.30 422nd 753 44.0%
2009 58.48 380th 770 50.6%
2010 58.78 399th 805 50.4%
2011 56.17 448th 825 45.7%
2012 52.26 497th 834 40.4%
2013 44.59 510th 758 32.7%
2014 37.40 529th 728 27.3%
2015 39.98 533rd 835 36.2%
2016 30.11 616th 870 29.2%
2017 26.61 634th 877 27.7%
2018 44.53 518th 861 39.8%
2019 42.88 553rd 891 37.9%
2021 47.19 442nd 797 44.5%
2022 55.55 404th 883 54.2%
2023 52.73 440th 893 50.7%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Northern Cambria Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 54.69 380th 874 56.5%
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Rank History for White students at Northern Cambria Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 31.92 487th 681 28.5%
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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 Northern Cambria Middle School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 528 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 528
1989 543 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 543
1990 561 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 561
1991 523 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 523
1992 533 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 533
1993 530 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 530
1994 520 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 520
1995 463 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 463
1996 463 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 463
1997 463 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 463
1998 437 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 437
1999 416 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 416
2000 408 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 408
2001 385 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 385
2002 399 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 399
2003 399 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 399
2004 408 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 408
2005 400 2 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 402
2006 403 0 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 404
2007 384 0 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 385
2008 373 0 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 374
2009 372 0 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 373
2010 446 0 1 1 0 n/a n/a 1 449
2011 354 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 354
2012 267 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 267
2013 336 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 336
2014 324 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 324
2015 347 1 0 2 0 0 1 0 351
2016 358 1 0 2 0 0 2 0 363
2017 354 1 0 3 0 0 2 0 360
2018 349 0 0 1 0 0 2 0 352
2019 312 0 1 1 0 0 1 0 315
2020 282 0 0 2 0 0 2 0 286
2021 264 0 0 2 0 1 0 0 267
2022 257 1 1 2 0 0 0 0 261
2023 237 0 1 1 0 0 1 0 240

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 Northern Cambria Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 528 25.0 21.1 n/a
1989 543 24.0 22.6 n/a
1990 561 24.0 23.3 0
1991 523 24.0 21.7 n/a
1992 533 27.0 19.7 n/a
1993 530 26.0 20.4 n/a
1994 520 26.0 20.0 n/a
1995 463 25.0 18.5 n/a
1996 463 25.0 18.5 n/a
1997 463 25.0 18.5 n/a
1998 437 24.0 18.2 n/a
1999 416 24.0 17.3 n/a
2000 408 23.0 17.7 0
2001 385 21.0 18.3 0
2002 399 23.0 17.3 0
2003 399 23.0 17.3 0
2004 408 20.0 20.4 0
2005 402 19.0 21.2 0
2006 404 20.0 20.2 0
2007 385 18.3 21.0 0
2008 374 18.1 20.7 n/a
2009 373 18.8 19.8 n/a
2010 449 20.5 21.8 41.7
2011 354 16.3 21.6 49.2
2012 267 14.5 18.4 49.8
2013 336 17.5 19.2 44.9
2014 324 21.7 14.9 43.2
2015 351 20.0 17.5 44.2
2016 363 21.0 17.2 46.8
2017 360 21.0 17.1 n/a
2018 352 21.9 16.0 n/a
2019 315 22.6 13.9 45.1
2020 286 24.0 11.8 n/a
2021 267 25.3 10.5 57.3
2022 261 25.3 10.3 61.7
2023 240 27.1 8.8 100

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 Northern Cambria Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 528 25.0 21.1 n/a
1989 543 24.0 22.6 n/a
1990 561 24.0 23.3 0
1991 523 24.0 21.7 n/a
1992 533 27.0 19.7 n/a
1993 530 26.0 20.4 n/a
1994 520 26.0 20.0 n/a
1995 463 25.0 18.5 n/a
1996 463 25.0 18.5 n/a
1997 463 25.0 18.5 n/a
1998 437 24.0 18.2 n/a
1999 416 24.0 17.3 n/a
2000 408 23.0 17.7 0
2001 385 21.0 18.3 0
2002 399 23.0 17.3 0
2003 399 23.0 17.3 0
2004 408 20.0 20.4 0
2005 402 19.0 21.2 0
2006 404 20.0 20.2 0
2007 385 18.3 21.0 0
2008 374 18.1 20.7 n/a
2009 373 18.8 19.8 n/a
2010 449 20.5 21.8 41.7
2011 354 16.3 21.6 49.2
2012 267 14.5 18.4 49.8
2013 336 17.5 19.2 44.9
2014 324 21.7 14.9 43.2
2015 351 20.0 17.5 44.2
2016 363 21.0 17.2 46.8
2017 360 21.0 17.1 n/a
2018 352 21.9 16.0 n/a
2019 315 22.6 13.9 45.1
2020 286 24.0 11.8 n/a
2021 267 25.3 10.5 57.3
2022 261 25.3 10.3 61.7
2023 240 27.1 8.8 100

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 Northern Cambria Middle School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $00 (0.0%) $13,527 (100.0%) $13,527
2020 $00 (0.0%) $12,084 (100.0%) $12,084
2021 $00 (0.0%) $16,322 (100.0%) $16,322
2022 $00 (0.0%) $14,591 (100.0%) $14,591

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Northern Cambria Middle School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 553rd of 891 Middle schoolsRanks 440th of 893 Middle schools
 12.8%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
5th Grade Math (Northern Cambria Middle School)44.440.4
 4%
   5th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)4342.7
 0.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Northern Cambria Middle School)53.153.2
 0.1%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)58.553.6
 4.9%
6th Grade Math (Northern Cambria Middle School)28.223.4
 4.8%
   6th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)3936.4
 2.6%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Northern Cambria Middle School)62.343.3
 19%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)6355.6
 7.4%
7th Grade Math (Northern Cambria Middle School)19.527.8
 8.3%
   7th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)38.233.2
 5%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Northern Cambria Middle School)52.551.8
 0.7%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)60.554.5
 6%
8th Grade Math (Northern Cambria Middle School)21.132.2
 11.1%
   8th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)32.226
 6.2%
8th Grade Science (Northern Cambria Middle School)55.258.9
 3.7%
   8th Grade Science (Pennsylvania)58.257
 1.2%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Northern Cambria Middle School)5357.1
 4.1%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)57.952.8
 5.1%
All Grades Math (Northern Cambria Middle School)27.330.4
 3.1%
   All Grades Math (Pennsylvania)42.439.3
 3.1%
All Grades Science (Northern Cambria Middle School)55.258.9
 3.7%
   All Grades Science (Pennsylvania)6865.6
 2.4%
All Grades English Language Arts (Northern Cambria Middle School)5551.1
 3.9%
   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 Students315240
 23.8%
African American00
American Indian00
Asian11
Hispanic11
Pacific Islander00
White312237
 24%
Two or More Races11
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients45.1%100%
 54.9%


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Northern Cambria Middle School ranks 440th of 893 Pennsylvania middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Students who attend Northern Cambria Middle School usually go on to attend Northern Cambria High School

Students at Northern Cambria Middle School are 99% White.

In the 2022-23 school year, 240 students attended Northern Cambria Middle School.


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