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Northern Cambria Middle School

Q: Is Northern Cambria Middle School a good school?

Northern Cambria Middle School ranks 342 nd of 873 Pennsylvania middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Public Grades 5-8

342^nd

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 873 Pennsylvania Middle Schools

Better than 61% of Pennsylvania middle schools

Summary

Northern Cambria Middle School is a public middle school serving grades 5-8 in the Northern Cambria School District in Pennsylvania. With 243 students and a student-teacher ratio of 10:1, the school's academic performance has consistently ranked in the bottom half of Pennsylvania middle schools in recent years.

The school's proficiency rates on PSSA tests in Math (30.7%) and English Language Arts (45.7%) are lower than the state averages of 41.7% and 48.5%, respectively. Compared to nearby schools like Indiana Area Junior High School and Cambria Heights Middle School, Northern Cambria Middle School lags behind in academic performance. Additionally, the school has a high percentage of students from low-socioeconomic backgrounds, with over 100% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch in recent years.

Despite the relatively high per-student spending at Northern Cambria Middle School, ranging from $12,084 to $16,322 in recent years, the school's academic performance does not seem to reflect the level of resources invested. This suggests that the school may not be effectively utilizing its funding to implement evidence-based strategies and support student learning. To improve the school's outcomes, the Northern Cambria School District may need to focus on implementing targeted interventions, addressing the needs of its student population, and ensuring that resources are being used effectively.

234

Students ?

9.3

Student/teacher ratio ?

$9,916

Per pupil spending ?

104.7%

Free/discounted lunch ?

601 Joseph St
Northern Cambria, PA 15714-1232

(814) 948-5880

District: Northern Cambria School District

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

Racial breakdown:

White:

96.2%

Two or more races:

1.7%

Hispanic:

1.3%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Improving — 36th percentile in 2015 → 61st in 2025

Strengths

✓Ranking is trending up — up 25 percentile points since 2015

✓Above the Pennsylvania median (61st percentile)

✓Small classes — about 9 students per teacher

Worth a look

!Test scores below the Pennsylvania average (38% vs 45% meeting standards)

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

!Math scores 11 pts below the Pennsylvania average

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school38%

District avg40%

Pennsylvania avg45%

342^nd of 873

Pennsylvania public middle schools ?

Top 39%▲ up 25 pts since 2015

From bottom 36% (2015) to top 39% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

255^th of 606Northern Cambria 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)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Pennsylvania percentile	Rating
2025	59.2	342 of 873	60.8%	★★★☆☆
2024	62.0	340 of 891	61.8%	★★★☆☆
2023	52.7	440 of 893	50.7%	★★★☆☆
2022	55.5	404 of 883	54.2%	★★★☆☆
2021	47.2	442 of 797	44.5%	★★☆☆☆
2019	42.9	553 of 891	37.9%	★★☆☆☆
2018	44.5	518 of 861	39.8%	★★☆☆☆
2017	26.6	634 of 877	27.7%	★☆☆☆☆
2016	30.1	616 of 870	29.2%	★☆☆☆☆
2015	40.0	533 of 835	36.2%	★★☆☆☆
2014	37.4	529 of 728	27.3%	★☆☆☆☆
2013	44.6	510 of 758	32.7%	★★☆☆☆
2012	52.3	497 of 834	40.4%	★★☆☆☆
2011	56.2	448 of 825	45.7%	★★☆☆☆
2010	58.8	399 of 805	50.4%	★★★☆☆
2009	58.5	380 of 770	50.6%	★★★☆☆
2008	53.3	422 of 753	44.0%	★★☆☆☆
2007	60.9	340 of 749	54.6%	★★★☆☆
2006	61.6	323 of 736	56.1%	★★★☆☆
2005	45.0	456 of 687	33.6%	★★☆☆☆
2004	62.7	302 of 663	54.4%	★★★☆☆
2003	56.7	336 of 643	47.7%	★★☆☆☆

Disabled

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Pennsylvania percentile	Rating
2025	61.6	146 of 643	77.3%	★★★★☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Pennsylvania percentile	Rating
2025	57.6	346 of 835	58.6%	★★★☆☆
2024	59.8	339 of 860	60.6%	★★★☆☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Pennsylvania percentile	Rating
2025	68.5	196 of 843	76.7%	★★★★☆
2024	57.2	361 of 877	58.8%	★★★☆☆
2023	54.7	380 of 874	56.5%	★★★☆☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Pennsylvania percentile	Rating
2025	58.5	312 of 839	62.8%	★★★☆☆
2024	60.4	344 of 870	60.5%	★★★☆☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Pennsylvania percentile	Rating
2025	43.5	352 of 649	45.8%	★★☆☆☆
2024	44.1	369 of 673	45.2%	★★☆☆☆
2023	31.9	487 of 681	28.5%	★☆☆☆☆

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)

Disabled (2025)77th percentile+16 vs school

Low Socio Economic Status (2025)77th percentile+16 vs school

Male (2025)63rd percentile~ school

Female (2025)59th percentile~ school

White (2025)46th percentile-15 vs school

By subject vs Pennsylvania (2024-2025) ?

English Language Arts46%-3 vs state

Math31%-11 vs state

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Schools Near Northern Cambria Middle School

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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 5th Grade	PSSA Math 6th Grade	PSSA Math 7th Grade	PSSA Math 8th Grade	PSSA Math 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	234	25	9.3	104.7%	225 (96.2%)	1 (0.4%)	3 (1.3%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (1.7%)	59.2	342^nd of 873 public middle schools	60.8%		62	340^th of 891 public middle schools	61.8%	2	26.4	22.8	32.7	40.7	30.7	28.1	40.3	54.2	61.0	45.7	$9,916	$505	$9,411
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	271	28	9.8	56.1%	258 (95.2%)	3 (1.1%)	2 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (3.0%)	70.9	215^th of 873 public middle schools	75.4%		77.1	174^th of 891 public middle schools	80.5%	41		38.2	30.5	41.4	37.0		51.9	56.1	73.5	61.3	$15,432	$185	$15,247
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	347	26	13.5	42.9%	336 (96.8%)	4 (1.2%)	3 (0.9%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.9%)	78.2	149^th of 873 public middle schools	82.9%		80.5	134^th of 891 public middle schools	85.0%	15		54.3	43.5	44.0	47.1		61.3	60.6	54.3	58.6	$12,715	$197	$12,518
Penn Cambria Middle School	Public	6-8	401 Division St	Gallitzin	16641	Cambria County	Penn Cambria School District	No	No	No	No	(814) 886-4181	343	22	15.4	69.4%	328 (95.6%)	1 (0.3%)	3 (0.9%)	2 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (2.6%)	47.3	473^rd of 873 public middle schools	45.8%		63.1	329^th of 891 public middle schools	63.1%	144		21.0	21.3	18.8	20.3		44.7	50.9	58.5	51.4	$15,943	$993	$14,950
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	628	44	14.3	50.8%	531 (84.6%)	32 (5.1%)	13 (2.1%)	7 (1.1%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	44 (7.0%)	80.9	131^st of 873 public middle schools	85.0%		77.7	166^th of 891 public middle schools	81.4%	35		54.2	50.5	50.0	51.6		54.6	64.9	57.9	59.3	$19,552	$757	$18,794

Frequently Asked Questions about Northern Cambria Middle School

Is Northern Cambria Middle School a good school?

Northern Cambria Middle School ranks 342^nd of 873 Pennsylvania middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

What high school do graduates of Northern Cambria Middle School attend?

Students who attend Northern Cambria Middle School usually go on to attend Northern Cambria High School

How many students attend Northern Cambria Middle School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 234 students attended Northern Cambria Middle School.

What is the racial makeup of Northern Cambria Middle School?

Students at Northern Cambria Middle School are 96% White, 2% Two or more races, 1% Hispanic.

What district is Northern Cambria Middle School in?

Northern Cambria School District

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