Beta You're viewing our redesigned school page. Prefer the classic layout?

North Star East Middle School

Q: Is North Star East Middle School a good school?

North Star East Middle School ranks 316 th of 873 Pennsylvania middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Public Grades 5-8

316^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 873 Pennsylvania Middle Schools

Better than 64% of Pennsylvania middle schools

Summary

North Star East Middle School is a public middle school in Stoystown, Pennsylvania, serving 283 students in grades 5-8 as part of the North Star School District. While the school maintains a consistent 3-star rating from SchoolDigger, its academic performance has been generally below the state and district averages, particularly in math.

On the Pennsylvania System of School Assessment (PSSA) tests, North Star East Middle School's proficiency rates in math were 34% in 2024-2025, compared to the district's 50.6% and the state's 41.7%. However, the school performed better in English Language Arts, with a 56.3% proficiency rate for all grades, exceeding the state average of 48.5%. Interestingly, the school's female students outperformed their male counterparts, a trend that may warrant further investigation. Nearby schools, such as Chestnut Ridge Middle School and Ligonier Valley Middle School, generally outperform North Star East Middle School, particularly in math.

Despite these academic challenges, North Star East Middle School has maintained relatively low dropout rates, ranging from 0.0% to 1.6% in recent years. The school's high percentage of students from low socioeconomic backgrounds, with 100% qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, may contribute to the academic performance gaps. However, the school's consistent 3-star rating and middle-range ranking among Pennsylvania middle schools suggest that the administration and faculty are working to address these challenges and support student success.

272

Students ?

9.2

Student/teacher ratio ?

$16,921

Per pupil spending ?

104%

Free/discounted lunch ?

3598 Whistler Rd
Stoystown, PA 15563

(814) 893-5616

District: North Star School District

Students who attend North Star East Middle School usually attend:

High:

North Star High School

Feeder schools for North Star East Middle School:

Elementary:

North Star Central Elementary School

Racial breakdown:

White:

98.5%

African American:

0.7%

Two or more races:

0.7%

See top rated Pennsylvania middle schools

Compare North Star East Middle School to nearby middle schools!

At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Improving — 54th percentile in 2015 → 64th in 2025

Strengths

✓Ranking is trending up — up 10 percentile points since 2015

✓Above the Pennsylvania median (64th percentile)

✓Small classes — about 9 students per teacher

Worth a look

!Some student groups rank well below the school's overall statewide standing

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school45%

District avg57%

Pennsylvania avg45%

316^th of 873

Pennsylvania public middle schools ?

Top 36%▲ up 10 pts since 2015

From top 46% (2015) to top 36% (2025)

See the entire ranking list of Pennsylvania Middle Schools →

★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

193^rd of 606North Star School District among Pennsylvania districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

Show full rank history (all student groups)

All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Pennsylvania percentile	Rating
2025	61.6	316 of 873	63.8%	★★★☆☆
2024	52.9	428 of 891	52.0%	★★★☆☆
2023	59.7	362 of 893	59.5%	★★★☆☆
2022	42.2	542 of 883	38.6%	★★☆☆☆
2021	57.3	332 of 797	58.3%	★★★☆☆
2019	59.5	397 of 891	55.4%	★★★☆☆
2018	66.0	298 of 861	65.4%	★★★☆☆
2017	60.6	362 of 877	58.7%	★★★☆☆
2016	60.0	375 of 870	56.9%	★★★☆☆
2015	56.3	388 of 835	53.5%	★★★☆☆
2014	61.0	330 of 728	54.7%	★★★☆☆
2013	67.2	287 of 758	62.1%	★★★☆☆
2012	69.5	291 of 834	65.1%	★★★☆☆
2011	81.8	92 of 825	88.8%	★★★★☆
2010	73.3	193 of 805	76.0%	★★★★☆
2009	57.0	405 of 770	47.4%	★★☆☆☆
2008	61.5	326 of 753	56.7%	★★★☆☆
2007	42.6	515 of 749	31.2%	★★☆☆☆
2006	49.5	451 of 736	38.7%	★★☆☆☆
2005	62.3	293 of 687	57.4%	★★★☆☆
2004	68.6	232 of 663	65.0%	★★★☆☆
2003	80.6	113 of 643	82.4%	★★★★☆

Disabled

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Pennsylvania percentile	Rating
2023	57.5	209 of 660	68.3%	★★★☆☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Pennsylvania percentile	Rating
2025	71.8	195 of 835	76.6%	★★★★☆
2024	53.9	420 of 860	51.2%	★★★☆☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Pennsylvania percentile	Rating
2025	59.8	299 of 843	64.5%	★★★☆☆
2024	47.0	476 of 877	45.7%	★★☆☆☆
2023	58.2	331 of 874	62.1%	★★★☆☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Pennsylvania percentile	Rating
2025	47.3	441 of 839	47.4%	★★☆☆☆
2024	49.0	444 of 870	49.0%	★★☆☆☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Pennsylvania percentile	Rating
2025	42.9	356 of 649	45.1%	★★☆☆☆
2024	31.3	487 of 673	27.6%	★☆☆☆☆
2023	41.8	390 of 681	42.7%	★★☆☆☆

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

Female (2025)77th percentile+13 vs school

Disabled (2023)68th percentile+9 vs school

Low Socio Economic Status (2025)65th percentile~ school

Male (2025)47th percentile-16 vs school

White (2025)45th percentile-19 vs school

By subject vs Pennsylvania (2024-2025) ?

English Language Arts56%+8 vs state

Math34%-8 vs state

★

No ratings yet

Be the first to rate North Star East Middle School and help other families decide.

Rate North Star East Middle School

Have first-hand experience? A quick rating - and a sentence or two about what stands out (teachers, academics, safety, communication) - helps other families know what to expect.

Takes about a minute. We email you a link to verify your review - your address is never shown publicly.

Tap a star to rate

Reviews

No written reviews yet. If you know this school, be the first to share what stands out.

Schools Near North Star East Middle School

Load more schools when map is moved

Ranking:

E Elementary M Middle H High A Alternative P Private

Choose columns to see: Summary School Students/Teachers Ranking Test Scores Finance All

School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				PSSA Math (2025)							PSSA English Language Arts (2025)							Per Pupil Expenditures (2024)
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 (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	PSSA Math 3rd Grade	PSSA Math 4th Grade	PSSA Math 5th Grade	PSSA Math 6th Grade	PSSA Math 7th Grade	PSSA Math 8th Grade	PSSA Math All Grades	PSSA English Language Arts 3rd Grade	PSSA English Language Arts 4th Grade	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
North Star East Middle School	Public	5-8	3598 Whistler Rd	Stoystown	15563	Somerset County	North Star School District	No	No	No	No	(814) 893-5616	272	30	9.2	104.0%	268 (98.5%)	2 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.7%)	61.6	316^th of 873 public middle schools	63.8%		52.9	428^th of 891 public middle schools	52.0%	112			46.4	28.4	23.7	35.4	34.0			49.3	52.3	50.9	72.3	56.3	$16,921	$1,056	$15,866
Shanksville-Stonycreek Middle School	Public	6-8	1325 Corner Stone Rd	Shanksville	15560	Somerset County	Shanksville-Stonycreek School District	No	No	No	No	(814) 267-4649	61	4	14.4		60 (98.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.6%)	51	422^nd of 873 public middle schools	51.7%		58	387^th of 891 public middle schools	56.6%	35				29.4	27.3	28.6	28.3				53.0	45.4	42.9	46.7	$404	$07	$397
Windber Area Middle School	Public	6-8	2301 Graham Ave	Windber	15963	Somerset County	Windber Area School District	No	No	No	No	(814) 467-4567	300	17	17.2	96.3%	264 (88.0%)	5 (1.7%)	13 (4.3%)	1 (0.3%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	16 (5.3%)	64.5	282^nd of 873 public middle schools	67.7%		71.9	229^th of 891 public middle schools	74.3%	53				43.1	30.3	47.2	39.9				47.4	47.0	58.4	50.7	$15,781	$2,619	$13,162
Berlin Brothersvalley Middle School	Public	5-8	1025 E Main Street	Berlin	15530	Somerset County	Berlin Brothersvalley School District	No	No	No	No	(814) 267-6931	231	16	14.8	37.2%	217 (93.9%)	3 (1.3%)	3 (1.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (3.5%)	62.2	311^th of 873 public middle schools	64.4%		73.3	216^th of 891 public middle schools	75.8%	95			34.9	42.8	29.7	23.3	33.7			33.4	57.1	53.7	53.5	48.9	$13,920	$507	$13,413
Greater Johnstown Middle School	Public	5-7	220 Messenger Street	Johnstown	15902	Cambria County	Greater Johnstown School District	No	No	No	Yes	(814) 533-5670	615	52	11.8	102.6%	196 (31.9%)	259 (42.1%)	48 (7.8%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	110 (17.9%)	8.2	819^th of 873 public middle schools	6.2%		6.6	860^th of 891 public middle schools	3.5%	41			9.7	3.4	4.9		6.2			17.9	10.6	18.8		15.9	$23,368	$5,101	$18,267
Ligonier Valley Middle School	Public	6-8	536 Bell Street	Ligonier	15658	Westmoreland County	Ligonier Valley School District	No	No	No	No	(724) 238-6412	268	22	11.9	46.6%	251 (93.7%)	2 (0.7%)	6 (2.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)	8 (3.0%)	66.2	259^th of 873 public middle schools	70.3%		61.2	352^nd of 891 public middle schools	60.5%	93				48.5	25.5	23.2	30.6				68.3	61.7	58.1	62.2	$20,639	$798	$19,841
Chestnut Ridge Middle School	Public	3-7	3281 Valley Road	Fishertown	15539	Bedford County	Chestnut Ridge School District	No	No	No	No	(814) 839-4195	424	33	12.7	54.7%	404 (95.3%)	2 (0.5%)	11 (2.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (1.7%)	83.1	120^th of 873 public middle schools	86.3%		66.5	291^st of 891 public middle schools	67.3%	171	47.8	38.6	65.0	66.7	38.1		50.3	52.1	39.8	55.0	78.8	60.7		56.1	$17,277	$2,795	$14,482

Frequently Asked Questions about North Star East Middle School

How many students attend North Star East Middle School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 272 students attended North Star East Middle School.

Is North Star East Middle School a good school?

North Star East Middle School ranks 316^th of 873 Pennsylvania middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

What is the racial makeup of North Star East Middle School?

Students at North Star East Middle School are 99% White.

What high school do graduates of North Star East Middle School attend?

Students who attend North Star East Middle School usually go on to attend North Star High School

What district is North Star East Middle School in?

North Star School District

Rate North Star East Middle School!

Other helpful SchoolDigger resources...

Compare to nearby schools

PAPennsylvania Middle School Rankings

PAPennsylvania District Rankings

Schools in Stoystown, PA

Sign up for updates!

Be the first to know when there is an update for North Star East Middle School!

Latest Pennsylvania data All new data »

2024–25 graduation ratesMar 29, 2026

2024–25 dropout ratesMar 27, 2026

2023–24 school spending dataJan 29, 2026

2024–25 Keystone Exams & PSSA scoresNov 13, 2025

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

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS: Not all boundaries are included. We make every effort to ensure that boundaries are up-to-date. But it's important to note that these are approximations and are for general informational purposes only. To verify legal descriptions of boundaries or school locations, contact your local tax assessor's office and/or school district.