Red Lion Area Junior High School

Summary:

Red Lion Area Junior High School is a public middle school serving grades 7-8 in the Dallastown Area School District, with 813 students and a predominantly White student population.

While the school has seen a decline in its statewide ranking and SchoolDigger rating over the past few years, now ranking 427 out of 893 Pennsylvania middle schools with a 3-star rating, its academic performance, as measured by PSSA test scores, is generally lower than the state and district averages across various subjects and grade levels. For example, the school's proficiency rates in Math (28.1% for all grades) and English Language Arts (50.7% for all grades) were below the state and district averages. This is particularly concerning for the school's White and low socioeconomic status student subgroups, which ranked in the bottom half of Pennsylvania middle schools.

Compared to nearby middle schools, such as Eastern York Middle School, York Suburban Middle School, and Southern Middle School, which have maintained higher rankings and ratings, Red Lion Area Junior High School generally underperforms in terms of academic achievement and school quality indicators. Additionally, the school has a relatively high percentage of students (49.82%) receiving free or reduced-price lunch, suggesting that it serves a more economically disadvantaged student population compared to some of its neighboring schools.


Detail:

Public 7-8

 200 Country Club Rd
       Red Lion, PA  17356-8637


(717) 244-1448

District: Red Lion Area School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
427th of 893 Pennsylvania Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $14,564 Help


Students who attend Red Lion Area Junior High School usually attend:

High:    Red Lion Area Senior High School

Feeder schools for Red Lion Area Junior High School:

Elementary:    Clearview Elementary School
    Larry J. Macaluso Elementary School
    Locust Grove Elementary School
    Mazie Gable Elementary School
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Student/teacher ratio:  13.9 Help
Number of students:  813

Racial breakdown:

White:
80.7%
Hispanic:
7.4%
Two or more races:
5.9%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  49.8% Help


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Compare Details Red Lion Area Junior High School ranks better than 52.2% of middle schools in Pennsylvania. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 54.1. (See more...)
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Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (80.7%), Hispanic (7.4%), two or more races (5.9%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 49.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Red Lion Area Junior High School is 13.9. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Red Lion Area Junior High School is $14,564.
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Red Lion Area Junior High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Red Lion Area Junior High School 427th of 893 Pennsylvania public middle schools. (See Red Lion Area Junior High School in the ranking list.)

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Red Lion Area School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Red Lion Area School District 354th of 606 Pennsylvania school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Red Lion Area Junior High School

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Rank History for all students at Red Lion Area Junior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 53.98 368th 643 42.8%
2004 45.22 454th 663 31.5%
2005 58.34 339th 687 50.7%
2006 62.08 316th 736 57.1%
2007 59.83 354th 749 52.7%
2008 64.15 303rd 753 59.8%
2009 61.27 344th 770 55.3%
2010 53.53 466th 805 42.1%
2011 53.70 473rd 825 42.7%
2012 64.47 352nd 834 57.8%
2013 65.29 314th 758 58.6%
2014 64.49 293rd 728 59.8%
2015 77.63 165th 835 80.2%
2016 77.33 169th 870 80.6%
2017 72.80 222nd 877 74.7%
2018 62.29 352nd 861 59.1%
2019 61.15 376th 891 57.8%
2021 54.81 362nd 797 54.6%
2022 40.88 549th 883 37.8%
2023 54.10 427th 893 52.2%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Red Lion Area Junior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 45.42 95th 187 49.2%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Red Lion Area Junior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 48.36 460th 874 47.4%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Red Lion Area Junior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 45.96 303rd 660 54.1%
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Rank History for African American students at Red Lion Area Junior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 55.06 151st 421 64.1%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Red Lion Area Junior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 61.60 111th 362 69.3%
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Rank History for White students at Red Lion Area Junior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 35.63 451st 681 33.8%
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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 Red Lion Area Junior High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 651 4 1 1 0 n/a n/a -36 621
1989 660 2 1 3 0 n/a n/a 0 666
1990 668 3 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 672
1991 696 2 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 699
1992 706 3 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 711
1993 715 1 0 3 0 n/a n/a 0 719
1994 719 3 2 2 0 n/a n/a 0 726
1995 805 9 4 1 0 n/a n/a 0 819
1996 805 9 4 1 0 n/a n/a 0 819
1997 790 6 3 0 0 n/a n/a 0 799
1998 827 4 7 1 1 n/a n/a 0 840
1999 861 6 8 4 0 n/a n/a 0 879
2000 863 6 5 2 0 n/a n/a 0 876
2001 887 13 7 4 0 n/a n/a 0 911
2002 949 6 5 5 0 n/a n/a 0 965
2003 949 6 5 5 0 n/a n/a 0 965
2004 949 5 4 8 0 n/a n/a 0 966
2005 968 6 7 16 0 n/a n/a 0 997
2006 984 22 10 11 2 n/a n/a 0 1029
2007 924 30 10 22 2 n/a n/a 0 988
2008 878 38 7 14 2 n/a n/a 0 939
2009 843 42 7 10 0 n/a n/a 5 907
2010 831 46 11 14 0 n/a n/a 7 909
2011 817 37 1 18 0 0 27 0 900
2012 822 33 6 21 0 1 27 0 910
2013 838 32 10 24 0 1 24 0 929
2014 812 43 10 27 0 0 24 0 916
2015 769 38 12 25 1 1 22 0 868
2016 704 39 6 25 3 0 28 0 805
2017 706 48 5 22 2 3 30 0 816
2018 712 54 8 31 1 2 22 0 830
2019 693 55 6 49 1 0 39 0 843
2020 729 53 6 44 0 0 48 0 880
2021 674 43 6 58 0 1 54 0 836
2022 658 51 4 66 0 0 49 0 828
2023 656 45 4 60 0 0 48 0 813

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 Red Lion Area Junior High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 621 40.3 15.4 n/a
1989 666 41.3 16.1 n/a
1990 672 41.3 16.2 0
1991 699 40.8 17.1 n/a
1992 711 42.1 16.8 n/a
1993 719 36.0 20.0 n/a
1994 726 35.0 20.7 n/a
1995 819 37.5 21.8 n/a
1996 819 37.5 21.8 n/a
1997 799 37.5 21.3 n/a
1998 840 39.0 21.5 n/a
1999 879 39.2 22.4 n/a
2000 876 41.4 21.2 15
2001 911 43.5 20.9 14.5
2002 965 46.0 21.0 16.2
2003 965 46.0 21.0 16.2
2004 966 42.3 22.8 15.2
2005 997 54.6 18.3 15.6
2006 1029 55.4 18.6 17.2
2007 988 57.3 17.2 16.8
2008 939 56.9 16.5 15.1
2009 907 59.0 15.4 21.3
2010 909 61.7 14.7 21.5
2011 900 58.5 15.3 31.4
2012 910 58.5 15.5 29.8
2013 929 57.6 16.1 30.6
2014 916 58.6 15.6 33.4
2015 868 58.0 14.9 37.4
2016 805 58.0 13.8 35.8
2017 816 62.6 13.0 35.2
2018 830 59.3 13.9 40.4
2019 843 62.1 13.5 42
2020 880 63.1 13.9 45
2021 836 60.6 13.7 44
2022 828 59.5 13.9 42.4
2023 813 58.4 13.9 49.8

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 Red Lion Area Junior High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 621 40.3 15.4 n/a
1989 666 41.3 16.1 n/a
1990 672 41.3 16.2 0
1991 699 40.8 17.1 n/a
1992 711 42.1 16.8 n/a
1993 719 36.0 20.0 n/a
1994 726 35.0 20.7 n/a
1995 819 37.5 21.8 n/a
1996 819 37.5 21.8 n/a
1997 799 37.5 21.3 n/a
1998 840 39.0 21.5 n/a
1999 879 39.2 22.4 n/a
2000 876 41.4 21.2 15
2001 911 43.5 20.9 14.5
2002 965 46.0 21.0 16.2
2003 965 46.0 21.0 16.2
2004 966 42.3 22.8 15.2
2005 997 54.6 18.3 15.6
2006 1029 55.4 18.6 17.2
2007 988 57.3 17.2 16.8
2008 939 56.9 16.5 15.1
2009 907 59.0 15.4 21.3
2010 909 61.7 14.7 21.5
2011 900 58.5 15.3 31.4
2012 910 58.5 15.5 29.8
2013 929 57.6 16.1 30.6
2014 916 58.6 15.6 33.4
2015 868 58.0 14.9 37.4
2016 805 58.0 13.8 35.8
2017 816 62.6 13.0 35.2
2018 830 59.3 13.9 40.4
2019 843 62.1 13.5 42
2020 880 63.1 13.9 45
2021 836 60.6 13.7 44
2022 828 59.5 13.9 42.4
2023 813 58.4 13.9 49.8

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 Red Lion Area Junior High School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $25 (0.2%) $11,258 (99.8%) $11,283
2020 $35 (0.3%) $11,584 (99.7%) $11,619
2021 $584 (4.7%) $11,892 (95.3%) $12,476
2022 $647 (4.4%) $13,917 (95.6%) $14,564

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Red Lion Area Junior High 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 376th of 891 Middle schoolsRanks 427th of 893 Middle schools
 5.6%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
7th Grade Math (Red Lion Area Junior High School)4434.8
 9.2%
   7th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)38.233.2
 5%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Red Lion Area Junior High School)56.657.1
 0.5%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)60.554.5
 6%
8th Grade Math (Red Lion Area Junior High School)32.522
 10.5%
   8th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)32.226
 6.2%
8th Grade Science (Red Lion Area Junior High School)60.153.3
 6.8%
   8th Grade Science (Pennsylvania)58.257
 1.2%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Red Lion Area Junior High School)57.344.9
 12.4%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)57.952.8
 5.1%
All Grades Math (Red Lion Area Junior High School)38.628.1
 10.5%
   All Grades Math (Pennsylvania)42.439.3
 3.1%
All Grades Science (Red Lion Area Junior High School)60.153.3
 6.8%
   All Grades Science (Pennsylvania)6865.6
 2.4%
All Grades English Language Arts (Red Lion Area Junior High School)56.950.7
 6.2%
   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 Students843813
 3.6%
African American5545
 18.2%
American Indian10
 100%
Asian64
 33.3%
Hispanic4960
 22.4%
Pacific Islander00
White693656
 5.3%
Two or More Races3948
 23.1%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients42%49.8%
 7.8%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Red Lion Area Junior High School

Red Lion Area Junior High School ranks 427th of 893 Pennsylvania middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Students at Red Lion Area Junior High School are 81% White, 7% Hispanic, 6% Two or more races, 6% African American.

In the 2022-23 school year, 813 students attended Red Lion Area Junior High School.

Students who attend Red Lion Area Junior High School usually go on to attend Red Lion Area Senior High School


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Pennsylvania Department of Education.

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