C+
Average
61/100

Chambersburg Area MS - South

📚 06 – 08 🏫 Middle
📍 1151 E McKinley St, Chambersburg, PA 17201
Overall
C+
61/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
C+
Reading 62% · Math 36% proficient · 46th percentile in Pennsylvania
Resources
B+
Class size, funding, school size and type

Each score is graded separately against Pennsylvania schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

61
Repit Score
out of 100
1,074
Students
enrolled
15.8:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$18K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Academics (reading & math)75%46/100reading 49th percentile, math 42nd percentile among Pennsylvania middle schools (2018–19 state tests)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)25%81/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 74% students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch. Compared with Pennsylvania schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are +3 points better than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in Pennsylvania. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency62% (−0 pts vs. state avg 62%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency36% (−11 pts vs. state avg 47%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

How Student Groups Do Here

Share of each group of students scoring proficient on the Pennsylvania state test (2018–19), compared with the same group of students across the state. Differences between groups are shown as reported; they reflect many factors inside and outside school.

StudentsReadingMathvs. same group statewideRank in state for this group
White70%46%reading +1 pts, math -2 pts56th percentile (list)
Black42%17%reading +9 pts, math +3 pts52nd percentile (list)
Hispanic47%22%reading +8 pts, math +4 pts44th percentile (list)
Multiracial67%22%reading +12 pts, math -10 pts49th percentile (list)
Low-income51%24%reading +7 pts, math +1 pts45th percentile (list)

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute. Groups with fewer than 20 tested students are not shown. Results are achievement (proficiency), not growth; growth by group is not published for individual schools.

School Information

Address 1151 E McKinley St
City Chambersburg
ZIP Code 17201
District 4205550
NCES School ID 420555006615
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 17201

Understanding the community around Chambersburg Area MS - South helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $56,478
Per Capita Income $33,980
Poverty Rate 11.6%
Households Earning $100K+ 21.2%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 27.7%
High School or Higher 90.9%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $195,300
Median Rent $1,050
Owner-Occupied 48.0%
Renter-Occupied 52.0%
View full data for ZIP 17201 →

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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Chambersburg Area MS - South.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 52.1%
Female 48.0%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

White 53.5%
Hispanic/Latino 29.7%
Black 8.5%
Two or More Races 6.0%
Asian 2.1%
Pacific Islander 0.4%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 1,074
Teachers (FTE) 68.0
Student:Teacher Ratio 15.8:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Chambersburg Area MS - South?
Chambersburg Area MS - South has a Repit School Score of 61 out of 100, earning a grade of C+. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend Chambersburg Area MS - South?
Chambersburg Area MS - South has 1,074 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 15.8:1.
What grades does Chambersburg Area MS - South serve?
Chambersburg Area MS - South serves grades 06 – 08 and is classified as a Middle. This is a public school.
How much funding does Chambersburg Area MS - South receive per student?
Chambersburg Area MS - South receives $17,789 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is above the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Chambersburg Area MS - South in 17201 ▼
Avg Home Value
$257,177
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,183
1-Year Change
+4.5%
% Renters
52.0%

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About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026