Northern Cambria Middle School

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Northern Cambria Middle School ranks 340 th of 891 Pennsylvania middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Northern Cambria Middle School is a public middle school serving 240 students in grades 5-8 in the Northern Cambria School District, which is ranked 257 out of 610 in Pennsylvania and rated 3 stars out of 5 by SchoolDigger.

While the school has a relatively low student-teacher ratio and higher spending per student compared to nearby schools like Indiana Area Junior High School and Cambria Heights Middle School, its academic performance is a concern. Northern Cambria Middle School's test scores are generally lower than state averages, with proficiency rates in Math (33.2%) and English Language Arts (50.7%) falling below the state averages of 40.4% and 53%, respectively. The school's dropout rates have also been relatively high in recent years, ranging from 0.0% to 2.3%.

The school's extremely high free and reduced-price lunch rate, reaching 100% in the 2022-2023 school year, suggests that the student population faces significant socioeconomic challenges that may be impacting their academic achievement. While the school's lower student-teacher ratio and higher spending per student could be potential strengths, the declining performance over time and the comparison to nearby higher-performing schools indicate that Northern Cambria Middle School has room for improvement in addressing the needs of its students and improving academic outcomes.

Detail:

Public 5-8

601 Joseph St
Northern Cambria, PA 15714-1232

(814) 948-5880

District: Northern Cambria School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
340^th of 891 Pennsylvania Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $14,591

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: 10.0

Number of students: 243

Racial breakdown:

White:

96.3%

African American:

1.2%

Two or more races:

1.2%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 100.8%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Northern Cambria Middle School ranks better than 61.8% of middle schools in Pennsylvania. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 61.95. (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 (96.3%), African American (1.2%), two or more races (1.2%). (See more...)

Compare Details 100.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Northern Cambria Middle School is 10. (See more...)

Compare Northern Cambria Middle School employs 24.2 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Northern Cambria Middle School is $14,591.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Northern Cambria Middle School:

SchoolDigger ranks Northern Cambria Middle School 340^th of 891 Pennsylvania public middle schools. (See Northern Cambria Middle School in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

Female students:

Male students:

White students:

Northern Cambria School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Northern Cambria School District 257^th of 610 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
2003	56.73	336^th	643	47.7%
2004	62.69	302^nd	663	54.4%
2005	44.97	456^th	687	33.6%
2006	61.61	323^rd	736	56.1%
2007	60.94	340^th	749	54.6%
2008	53.30	422^nd	753	44.0%
2009	58.48	380^th	770	50.6%
2010	58.78	399^th	805	50.4%
2011	56.17	448^th	825	45.7%
2012	52.26	497^th	834	40.4%
2013	44.59	510^th	758	32.7%
2014	37.40	529^th	728	27.3%
2015	39.98	533^rd	835	36.2%
2016	30.11	616^th	870	29.2%
2017	26.61	634^th	877	27.7%
2018	44.53	518^th	861	39.8%
2019	42.88	553^rd	891	37.9%
2021	47.19	442^nd	797	44.5%
2022	55.55	404^th	883	54.2%
2023	52.73	440^th	893	50.7%
2024	61.95	340^th	891	61.8%

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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	380^th	874	56.5%
2024	57.22	361^st	877	58.8%

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Rank History for Female students at Northern Cambria Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	59.84	339^th	860	60.6%

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Rank History for Male students at Northern Cambria Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	60.36	344^th	870	60.5%

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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	487^th	681	28.5%
2024	44.13	369^th	673	45.2%

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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 Northern Cambria Middle School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1988	528	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	528
1989	543	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	543
1990	561	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	561
1991	523	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	523
1992	533	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	533
1993	530	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	530
1994	520	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	520
1995	463	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	463
1996	463	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	463
1997	463	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	463
1998	437	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	437
1999	416	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	416
2000	408	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	408
2001	385	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	385
2002	399	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	399
2003	399	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	399
2004	408	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	408
2005	400	2	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	402
2006	403	0	0	1	n/a	n/a	0	404
2007	384	0	0	1	n/a	n/a	0	385
2008	373	0	0	1	n/a	n/a	0	374
2009	372	0	0	1	n/a	n/a	0	373
2010	446	0	1	1	n/a	n/a	1	449
2011	354	0	0	0	0	0	0	354
2012	267	0	0	0	0	0	0	267
2013	336	0	0	0	0	0	0	336
2014	324	0	0	0	0	0	0	324
2015	347	1	0	2	0	1	0	351
2016	358	1	0	2	0	2	0	363
2017	354	1	0	3	0	2	0	360
2018	349	0	0	1	0	2	0	352
2019	312	0	1	1	0	1	0	315
2020	282	0	0	2	0	2	0	286
2021	264	0	0	2	1	0	0	267
2022	257	1	1	2	0	0	0	261
2023	237	0	1	1	0	1	0	240
2024	234	3	1	2	0	3	0	243

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
2024	243	24.2	10.0	100.8

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
2024	243	24.2	10.0	100.8

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

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total 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

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 553^rd of 891 Middle schools	Ranks 440^th 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)	44.4	40.4	4%
5th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)	43	42.7	0.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Northern Cambria Middle School)	53.1	53.2	0.1%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)	58.5	53.6	4.9%
6th Grade Math (Northern Cambria Middle School)	28.2	23.4	4.8%
6th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)	39	36.4	2.6%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Northern Cambria Middle School)	62.3	43.3	19%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)	63	55.6	7.4%
7th Grade Math (Northern Cambria Middle School)	19.5	27.8	8.3%
7th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)	38.2	33.2	5%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Northern Cambria Middle School)	52.5	51.8	0.7%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)	60.5	54.5	6%
8th Grade Math (Northern Cambria Middle School)	21.1	32.2	11.1%
8th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)	32.2	26	6.2%
8th Grade Science (Northern Cambria Middle School)	55.2	58.9	3.7%
8th Grade Science (Pennsylvania)	58.2	57	1.2%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Northern Cambria Middle School)	53	57.1	4.1%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)	57.9	52.8	5.1%
All Grades Math (Northern Cambria Middle School)	27.3	30.4	3.1%
All Grades Math (Pennsylvania)	42.4	39.3	3.1%
All Grades Science (Northern Cambria Middle School)	55.2	58.9	3.7%
All Grades Science (Pennsylvania)	68	65.6	2.4%
All Grades English Language Arts (Northern Cambria Middle School)	55	51.1	3.9%
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	315	240	23.8%
African American	0	0
American Indian	0	0
Asian	1	1
Hispanic	1	1
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	312	237	24%
Two or More Races	1	1
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	45.1%	100%	54.9%

Schools Near Northern Cambria 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
Northern Cambria Middle School	Public	5-8	601 Joseph St	Northern Cambria	15714	Cambria County	Northern Cambria School District	No	No	No	No	(814) 948-5880	243	24	10.0	100.8%	234 (96.3%)	3 (1.2%)	2 (0.8%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.2%)	62	340^th of 891 public middle schools	61.8%		52.7	440^th of 893 public middle schools	50.7%	100	29.6	25.0	33.9	43.7	33.2	60.0	60.0	38.9	55.8	45.2	63.6	50.7	$14,591	$00	$14,591
Cambria Heights Middle School	Public	6-8	414 Glendale Lake Rd	Patton	16668	Cambria County	Cambria Heights School District	No	No	No	No	(814) 674-6290	284	28	9.9	53.5%	270 (95.1%)	2 (0.7%)	4 (1.4%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (2.5%)	77.1	174^th of 891 public middle schools	80.5%		77.6	169^th of 893 public middle schools	81.1%	5		43.8	27.4	47.4	39.0	75.8	75.8		58.8	68.3	74.7	67.8	$9,637	$313	$9,324
Central Cambria Middle School	Public	6-8	206 Schoolhouse Road	Ebensburg	15931	Cambria County	Central Cambria School District	No	No	No	No	(814) 472-6505	366	29	12.7	40.7%	351 (95.9%)	3 (0.8%)	5 (1.4%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (1.6%)	80.5	134^th of 891 public middle schools	85.0%		71.7	226^th of 893 public middle schools	74.7%	92		48.2	43.4	57.9	50.1	77.8	77.8		52.7	57.9	76.2	62.9	$10,532	$351	$10,182
Penn Cambria Middle School	Public	5-8	401 Division St	Gallitzin	16641	Cambria County	Penn Cambria School District	No	No	No	No	(814) 886-4181	474	34	13.9	50.2%	455 (96.0%)	1 (0.2%)	4 (0.8%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (2.5%)	63.1	329^th of 891 public middle schools	63.1%		68.2	266^th of 893 public middle schools	70.2%	63	34.3	24.3	31.2	42.1	33.2	61.7	61.7	55.5	42.9	64.2	63.1	56.5	$14,499	$1,103	$13,397
Indiana Area Junior High School	Public	6-8	245 N 5th St	Indiana	15701	Indiana County	Indiana Area School District	No	No	No	No	(724) 463-8568	657	43	15.2	48.6%	557 (84.8%)	36 (5.5%)	14 (2.1%)	16 (2.4%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	33 (5.0%)	77.7	166^th of 891 public middle schools	81.4%		77.4	170^th of 893 public middle schools	81.0%	4		57.4	46.0	45.1	49.7	65.8	65.8		59.9	58.6	58.6	59.1	$17,015	$852	$16,163

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