Northern Lebanon Middle School

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Northern Lebanon Middle School ranks 463 rd of 893 Pennsylvania schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Northern Lebanon Middle School is a public middle school serving 516 students in grades 6-8 in Fredericksburg, Pennsylvania, which is part of the Lebanon School District. While the school maintains a 0% dropout rate, it faces several challenges, including lower academic performance and achievement gaps for specific student subgroups compared to nearby middle schools.

Academically, Northern Lebanon Middle School consistently ranks in the bottom half of Pennsylvania middle schools, with proficiency rates in PSSA Math (32.6%), Science, and English Language Arts (45.6%) that are significantly lower than those of higher-performing schools like Hershey Middle School (59.6% and 81.1%, respectively) and Palmyra Area Middle School (56.5% and 76.7%, respectively). The school's performance for specific student subgroups, such as Hispanic students, low-socioeconomic status students, and students with disabilities, is particularly concerning, with these groups ranking in the bottom half or bottom quarter of Pennsylvania middle schools.

Additionally, Northern Lebanon Middle School stands out for having a significantly higher percentage of white students (84.3%) compared to the surrounding schools, which have more diverse student populations. The school's per-student spending has increased over the years, reaching $17,086 in 2021-2022, but this higher spending does not seem to have translated into improved academic outcomes, suggesting a need to re-evaluate resource allocation and instructional strategies. Addressing these challenges should be a priority for the school and the Lebanon School District to ensure that all students receive a high-quality education and have the opportunity to succeed.

Detail:

Public 6-8

345 School Dr
Fredericksburg, PA 17026-0100

(717) 865-2117

District: Northern Lebanon School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
463^rd of 893 Pennsylvania Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $17,086

Student/teacher ratio: 15.6

Number of students: 516

Racial breakdown:

White:

84.3%

Hispanic:

13.0%

Two or more races:

1.7%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 41.5%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Northern Lebanon Middle School ranks worse than 51.8% of middle schools in Pennsylvania. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 50.59. (See more...)

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

Student Body

Compare Details Northern Lebanon Middle School has the largest school student body size in the Northern Lebanon School District. Racial makeup is: White (84.3%), Hispanic (13%), two or more races (1.7%). (See more...)

Compare Details 41.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Northern Lebanon Middle School is 15.6, which is the highest among 5 schools in the Northern Lebanon School District! (See more...)

Compare Northern Lebanon Middle School employs 33 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Northern Lebanon Middle School is $17,086, which is the 2^nd highest among 5 schools in the Northern Lebanon School District.

Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Northern Lebanon Middle School:

SchoolDigger ranks Northern Lebanon Middle School 463^rd of 893 Pennsylvania public middle schools. (See Northern Lebanon Middle School in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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White students:

Northern Lebanon School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Northern Lebanon School District 286^th of 606 Pennsylvania school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Northern Lebanon Middle School

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Rank History for all students at Northern Lebanon Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	PA State Percentile
2017	40.52	549^th	877	37.4%
2018	40.15	548^th	861	36.4%
2019	43.96	542^nd	891	39.2%
2021	32.69	556^th	797	30.2%
2022	37.95	571^st	883	35.3%
2023	50.59	463^rd	893	48.2%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Northern Lebanon Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	33.17	599^th	874	31.5%

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Rank History for Disabled students at Northern Lebanon Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	28.45	488^th	660	26.1%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Northern Lebanon Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	26.06	280^th	362	22.7%

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Rank History for White students at Northern Lebanon Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	38.34	421^st	681	38.2%

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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 Lebanon Middle School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Two or More Races	Total
2015	466	7	3	23	2	3	504
2016	467	3	8	27	0	5	510
2017	470	6	5	37	0	5	523
2018	484	8	6	33	0	7	538
2019	480	5	6	33	0	4	528
2020	481	6	4	48	0	3	542
2021	458	5	5	54	0	6	528
2022	451	4	3	67	0	9	534
2023	435	3	1	67	1	9	516

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 Lebanon Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2015	504	28.0	18.0	31.5
2016	510	31.0	16.4	38.6
2017	523	31.8	16.4	n/a
2018	538	32.4	16.5	n/a
2019	528	35.0	15.0	36.2
2020	542	34.0	15.9	n/a
2021	528	35.1	15.0	29.9
2022	534	31.8	16.7	33.3
2023	516	33.0	15.6	41.5

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 Lebanon Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2015	504	28.0	18.0	31.5
2016	510	31.0	16.4	38.6
2017	523	31.8	16.4	n/a
2018	538	32.4	16.5	n/a
2019	528	35.0	15.0	36.2
2020	542	34.0	15.9	n/a
2021	528	35.1	15.0	29.9
2022	534	31.8	16.7	33.3
2023	516	33.0	15.6	41.5

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 Lebanon Middle School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$38 (0.3%)	$11,513 (99.7%)	$11,551
2020	$84 (0.7%)	$11,906 (99.3%)	$11,990
2021	$13 (0.1%)	$17,799 (99.9%)	$17,812
2022	$1,025 (6.0%)	$16,061 (94.0%)	$17,086

Data source: Pennsylvania Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Northern Lebanon Middle School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 542^nd of 891 Middle schools	Ranks 463^rd of 893 Middle schools	9%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
6th Grade Math (Northern Lebanon Middle School)	28.8	43.4	14.6%
6th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)	39	36.4	2.6%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Northern Lebanon Middle School)	58.7	53.6	5.1%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)	63	55.6	7.4%
7th Grade Math (Northern Lebanon Middle School)	30.4	29.3	1.1%
7th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)	38.2	33.2	5%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Northern Lebanon Middle School)	51.1	43.7	7.4%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)	60.5	54.5	6%
8th Grade Math (Northern Lebanon Middle School)	18.8	23.5	4.7%
8th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)	32.2	26	6.2%
8th Grade Science (Northern Lebanon Middle School)	54.9	55.6	0.7%
8th Grade Science (Pennsylvania)	58.2	57	1.2%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Northern Lebanon Middle School)	53.1	38.2	14.9%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)	57.9	52.8	5.1%
All Grades Math (Northern Lebanon Middle School)	25.7	32.6	6.9%
All Grades Math (Pennsylvania)	42.4	39.3	3.1%
All Grades Science (Northern Lebanon Middle School)	54.9	55.6	0.7%
All Grades Science (Pennsylvania)	68	65.6	2.4%
All Grades English Language Arts (Northern Lebanon Middle School)	54.4	45.6	8.8%
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	528	516	2.3%
African American	5	3	40%
American Indian	0	1
Asian	6	1	83.3%
Hispanic	33	67	103%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	480	435	9.4%
Two or More Races	4	9	125%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	36.2%	41.5%	5.3%

Frequently Asked Questions about Northern Lebanon Middle School

Is Northern Lebanon Middle School a good school?

Northern Lebanon Middle School ranks 463^rd of 893 Pennsylvania schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

What is the racial makeup of Northern Lebanon Middle School?

Students at Northern Lebanon Middle School are 84% White, 13% Hispanic, 2% Two or more races.

How many students attend Northern Lebanon Middle School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 516 students attended Northern Lebanon Middle School.

What district is Northern Lebanon Middle School in?

Northern Lebanon School District

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