New Cumberland Middle School

Summary:

New Cumberland Middle School is a public middle school serving grades 6-8 in the West Shore School District, with 549 students located in New Cumberland, PA. The school has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger, ranking 380 out of 891 Pennsylvania middle schools for the 2023-2024 school year.

While New Cumberland Middle School's English Language Arts (ELA) proficiency rates are close to or above the district and state averages, its math and science proficiency rates are consistently lower. For example, in 2023-2024, the school's overall math proficiency rate was 32.5% compared to 47.3% for the West Shore School District and 40.4% for the state. The school's African American and White student subgroups perform better than the state averages, but its Hispanic and Multi-racial subgroups perform below the state averages. The school's Disabled student subgroup performs relatively well, ranking 224 out of 672 Pennsylvania middle schools in 2023-2024.

Compared to nearby schools, Crossroads Middle School and Allen Middle School, both in the West Shore School District, outperform New Cumberland Middle School in math, science, and ELA proficiency rates. In contrast, schools in the Harrisburg City School District, such as Camp Curtin Academy and Rowland Academy, have significantly lower proficiency rates. Camp Hill Middle School, in the neighboring Camp Hill School District, consistently outperforms New Cumberland Middle School and the West Shore School District as a whole in academic achievement.


Detail:

Public 6-8

 331 8th St
       New Cumberland, PA  17070-1339


(717) 774-0162

District: West Shore School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
380th of 891 Pennsylvania Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $18,324 Help


Students who attend New Cumberland Middle School usually attend:

High:    Cedar Cliff High School

Feeder schools for New Cumberland Middle School:

Elementary:    Hillside Elementary School
    Washington Heights Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio:  13.5 Help
Number of students:  549

Racial breakdown:

White:
64.8%
Hispanic:
15.7%
African American:
10.0%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  49.4% Help


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Compare Details New Cumberland Middle School ranks better than 57.4% of middle schools in Pennsylvania. It also ranks last among 3 ranked middle schools in the West Shore School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 58.52. (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 (64.8%), Hispanic (15.7%), African American (10%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 49.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the highest percentage in the West Shore School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at New Cumberland Middle School is 13.5. 1 middle schools in the West Shore School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare New Cumberland Middle School employs 40.4 full-time teachers.
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at New Cumberland Middle School is $18,324, which is the highest among 3 middle schools in the West Shore School District!
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

New Cumberland Middle School:

SchoolDigger ranks New Cumberland Middle School 380th of 891 Pennsylvania public middle schools. (See New Cumberland Middle School in the ranking list.)

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West Shore School District:

SchoolDigger ranks West Shore School District 234th of 610 Pennsylvania school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for New Cumberland Middle School

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Rank History for all students at New Cumberland Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2015 45.90 491st 835 41.2%
2016 51.26 468th 870 46.2%
2017 58.72 387th 877 55.9%
2018 66.01 297th 861 65.5%
2019 61.38 375th 891 57.9%
2021 46.15 452nd 797 43.3%
2022 50.29 463rd 883 47.6%
2023 47.82 495th 893 44.6%
2024 58.52 380th 891 57.4%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at New Cumberland Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 10.04 178th 187 4.8%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at New Cumberland Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 40.67 534th 874 38.9%
2024 58.12 349th 877 60.2%
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Rank History for Female students at New Cumberland Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 52.01 438th 860 49.1%
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Rank History for Disabled students at New Cumberland Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 59.87 191st 660 71.1%
2024 54.75 224th 672 66.7%
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Rank History for Male students at New Cumberland Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 62.25 322nd 870 63.0%
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Rank History for African American students at New Cumberland Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 48.52 176th 421 58.2%
2024 52.79 157th 408 61.5%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at New Cumberland Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 40.67 209th 362 42.3%
2024 36.30 226th 362 37.6%
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Rank History for White students at New Cumberland Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 42.52 381st 681 44.1%
2024 60.26 239th 673 64.5%
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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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Reviews:
by a parent
Tuesday, January 23, 2018

Open Quote My daughter has been to her share of schools and this is her 5th school in 8 years of schooling. She has now been at NCMS for a full year (2 grades, since she came in the middle of the school year last year) and I have been nothing but impressed. My daughter has gone to a private school, a charter school and public schools in PA and in GA. I was immediately wowed because of the schools boating certification program in the 6th grade, where students are taken to the Redland HS and later to the Pinchot park and if they put the effort in, and pass the test, they receive a certification. Very few schools would take on the extra work required to make such seemingly unnecessary programs work, but our school did. The teachers have been great. I had not one but two teachers reach out to me last year, just to say what a pleasure it has been to have my daughter in their class. That takes time and it was completely unnecessary and I appreciate that. I've also had random emails this year from teachers letting us know what large assignments are due. These are just one-liners but do they do the job, and again, I appreciate it because it takes time and that little extra step that a lot of teachers may not bother to do. We've also been fortunate to get a new Principal and Vice Principal and the kids were excited, my daughter said all the other schools in the area wanted them for their principal. Every day they happily greet the kids in the morning outside and help guide traffic in the rain-sleet-snow. Again, I appreciate that! The students that I have had a pleasure to meet have also been great. They're friendly, down to earth and respectful. I know their parents have raised them well. I've heard other negative stories, especially when we first moved here. I can't tell you how many people warned me about NCMS and how many parents that I talked to who feared sending their kids here! No doubt there's room for improvement but I believe that the negative stories you hear are the exceptions and not the rule. Take note to who has written all of the previous reviews, they are mostly just kids. I think a little appreciation and positivity can go a long way in regarding one's school so I decided to share my thoughts. Close Quote



Enrollment information for New Cumberland Middle School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2014 435 34 18 54 0 0 32 0 573
2015 464 31 11 63 0 1 34 0 604
2016 485 38 10 65 0 2 32 0 632
2017 464 37 9 61 0 2 34 0 607
2018 454 34 10 75 0 1 33 0 607
2019 423 33 10 79 1 1 25 0 572
2020 444 45 12 87 1 2 28 0 619
2021 397 46 15 78 0 1 29 0 566
2022 380 53 14 86 0 1 35 0 569
2023 356 55 18 86 2 1 31 0 549

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 New Cumberland Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2014 573 40.7 14.0 41.4
2015 604 40.0 15.1 36.4
2016 632 44.0 14.3 35.9
2017 607 43.3 14.0 38.6
2018 607 43.2 14.0 38.7
2019 572 43.5 13.1 45.3
2020 619 45.3 13.6 43.3
2021 566 43.8 12.9 41
2022 569 42.4 13.3 42.5
2023 549 40.4 13.5 49.4

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 New Cumberland Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2014 573 40.7 14.0 41.4
2015 604 40.0 15.1 36.4
2016 632 44.0 14.3 35.9
2017 607 43.3 14.0 38.6
2018 607 43.2 14.0 38.7
2019 572 43.5 13.1 45.3
2020 619 45.3 13.6 43.3
2021 566 43.8 12.9 41
2022 569 42.4 13.3 42.5
2023 549 40.4 13.5 49.4

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for New Cumberland Middle School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $00 (0.0%) $8,407 (100.0%) $8,407
2020 $00 (0.0%) $7,733 (100.0%) $7,733
2021 $00 (0.0%) $9,350 (100.0%) $9,350
2022 $1,097 (6.0%) $17,227 (94.0%) $18,324

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

Impact of COVID-19 on New Cumberland Middle School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 375th of 891 Middle schoolsRanks 495th of 893 Middle schools
 13.3%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
6th Grade Math (New Cumberland Middle School)38.530.6
 7.9%
   6th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)3936.4
 2.6%
6th Grade English Language Arts (New Cumberland Middle School)5957.8
 1.2%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)6355.6
 7.4%
7th Grade Math (New Cumberland Middle School)33.223.2
 10%
   7th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)38.233.2
 5%
7th Grade English Language Arts (New Cumberland Middle School)58.747.2
 11.5%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)60.554.5
 6%
8th Grade Math (New Cumberland Middle School)35.917.7
 18.2%
   8th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)32.226
 6.2%
8th Grade Science (New Cumberland Middle School)67.153.7
 13.4%
   8th Grade Science (Pennsylvania)58.257
 1.2%
8th Grade English Language Arts (New Cumberland Middle School)69.848.9
 20.9%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)57.952.8
 5.1%
All Grades Math (New Cumberland Middle School)35.823.6
 12.2%
   All Grades Math (Pennsylvania)42.439.3
 3.1%
All Grades Science (New Cumberland Middle School)67.153.7
 13.4%
   All Grades Science (Pennsylvania)6865.6
 2.4%
All Grades English Language Arts (New Cumberland Middle School)62.351.1
 11.2%
   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 Students572549
 4%
African American3355
 66.7%
American Indian12
 100%
Asian1018
 80%
Hispanic7986
 8.9%
Pacific Islander11
White423356
 15.8%
Two or More Races2531
 24%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients45.3%49.4%
 4.1%


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Frequently Asked Questions about New Cumberland Middle School

New Cumberland Middle School ranks 380th of 891 Pennsylvania middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Students who attend New Cumberland Middle School usually go on to attend Cedar Cliff High School

In the 2022-23 school year, 549 students attended New Cumberland Middle School.

Students at New Cumberland Middle School are 65% White, 16% Hispanic, 10% African American, 6% Two or more races, 3% Asian.


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