Summary:
The 17013 zip code area in Carlisle, Pennsylvania is home to two middle schools - Wilson Middle School and Lamberton Middle School, both part of the Carlisle Area School District. Based on the available data, Lamberton Middle School appears to be the standout performer, consistently ranking in the top 50% of Pennsylvania middle schools over the past 3 years, while Wilson Middle School has ranked in the bottom 50%.
Lamberton Middle School has higher proficiency rates on PSSA Math and English Language Arts tests across all grade levels compared to Wilson Middle School. For example, in 2024-2025, Lamberton had 55.8% proficiency in ELA versus 48.7% at Wilson. Additionally, Lamberton Middle School has a lower percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a relatively more advantaged student population. Both schools have a 1.4% dropout rate for the 2023-2024 school year.
In terms of spending, Lamberton Middle School spends $19,377 per student, while Wilson Middle School spends $18,531 per student. However, the higher spending at Lamberton does not necessarily translate to better outcomes, as both schools still lag behind the Carlisle Area School District and Pennsylvania state averages in Math proficiency, though they are above the state average in ELA proficiency. The consistent 3-star rating for Lamberton Middle School and 2-star rating for Wilson Middle School by SchoolDigger provides a useful overall performance benchmark for these schools compared to others in the state.
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