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Martin Meylin Middle School

Public | 6-8 | 737 students

 

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Posted March 12, 2009

I am so impressed with Martin Meylin MS. This year our family moved to Lancaster from Northern VA. The teachers and guidance counselors have gone out of their way to guide, support and encourage my sons (6th and 7th grade). The teachers are phenominal. They care so much and truly strive to develop and encourage academic success within each student. There are many, many extracurricular activities, events, and clubs, i.e., sports, band, drama; that provide opportunties for students to develop new skills and foster new friendships. And, the school campus is magnificent. The buildings and grounds are beautifully maintained. Our family is very proud to say that we go to Martin Meylin! Submitted by Vicki Greenfield, a parent
—Submitted by a parent


Posted May 4, 2007

At Martin Meylin, students are superbly prepared for High School. While attending Martin Meylin, I learned useful habits which I did not like at the time, but were extremely important to me once I reached high school. Most of the staff are very nice (I didn't really like the Principal, though; he never quite understood how to properly deal with developing teenagers) and intelligent, and always willing to provide help to students who are struggling, and to provide extra challenges to students who wish to have extra preparation for the real world. The concert band program is great, and there are many other activities for students to get involved with.
—Submitted by a former student


Posted October 19, 2005

Martin Meylin is a good school, especially in special education. My 12 year old daughter is enrolled in a specialized learning support classroom, and really is doing well. I feel the teaching has such a big role in their learning, seems like she has so many teachers that care about her, take that extra step to make learning easier. I am also impressed with the Assistant Principal and Head Principal.
—Submitted by Jeannie Miles, a parent


Community ratings and reviews do not represent the views of GreatSchools nor does GreatSchools check their accuracy or verify the reviewers' identities. Use your discretion when evaluating these reviews.

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The Community Rating is the school’s average rating from its community members (e.g., parents, students, and school staff). The highest possible rating is five stars; the lowest is one star.

The test results by subgroup show how the designated group of students is performing in comparison to the general population.
Math

The state average for Math was 77% in 2012.

248 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
85%

2011

 
 
92%

2010

 
 
85%

2009

 
 
86%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 69% in 2012.

247 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
81%

2011

 
 
88%

2010

 
 
79%

2009

 
 
82%
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Pennsylvania used the Pennsylvania System of State Assessments (PSSA) to test students in grades 3 through 8 and 11 in math and reading, in grades 5, 8 and 11 in writing, and in grades 4, 8 and 11 in science. The results for reading, writing, science and math are displayed on GreatSchools profiles. The PSSA is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Pennsylvania. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

See Pennsylvania's state standards

Source: Pennsylvania Department of Education

Math

The state average for Math was 80% in 2012.

210 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
91%

2011

 
 
87%

2010

 
 
88%

2009

 
 
92%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 76% in 2012.

213 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
88%

2011

 
 
88%

2010

 
 
88%

2009

 
 
89%
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Pennsylvania used the Pennsylvania System of State Assessments (PSSA) to test students in grades 3 through 8 and 11 in math and reading, in grades 5, 8 and 11 in writing, and in grades 4, 8 and 11 in science. The results for reading, writing, science and math are displayed on GreatSchools profiles. The PSSA is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Pennsylvania. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

See Pennsylvania's state standards

Source: Pennsylvania Department of Education

Math

The state average for Math was 76% in 2012.

227 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
97%

2011

 
 
96%

2010

 
 
92%

2009

 
 
89%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 80% in 2012.

231 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
93%

2011

 
 
96%

2010

 
 
94%

2009

 
 
91%
Science

The state average for Science was 60% in 2012.

226 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
78%

2011

 
 
78%

2010

 
 
78%

2009

 
 
75%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 73% in 2012.

243 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
86%

2011

 
 
86%

2010

 
 
92%

2009

 
 
88%
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Pennsylvania used the Pennsylvania System of State Assessments (PSSA) to test students in grades 3 through 8 and 11 in math and reading, in grades 5, 8 and 11 in writing, and in grades 4, 8 and 11 in science. The results for reading, writing, science and math are displayed on GreatSchools profiles. The PSSA is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Pennsylvania. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

See Pennsylvania's state standards

Source: Pennsylvania Department of Education

Math

All Students85%
Female90%
Male82%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
White86%
Economically disadvantaged68%
Students with disabilities (IEP)54%
English language learnersn/a

Reading

All Students81%
Female90%
Male75%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
White81%
Economically disadvantaged70%
Students with disabilities (IEP)56%
English language learnersn/a
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Pennsylvania used the Pennsylvania System of State Assessments (PSSA) to test students in grades 3 through 8 and 11 in math and reading, in grades 5, 8 and 11 in writing, and in grades 4, 8 and 11 in science. The results for reading, writing, science and math are displayed on GreatSchools profiles. The PSSA is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Pennsylvania. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

The different student groups are identified by the Pennsylvania Department of Education. If there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group in a school, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Pennsylvania's state standards

Source: Pennsylvania Department of Education

Math

All Students91%
Female96%
Male87%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
White92%
Economically disadvantaged79%
Students with disabilities (IEP)n/a
English language learnersn/a

Reading

All Students88%
Female95%
Male80%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
White88%
Economically disadvantaged74%
Students with disabilities (IEP)50%
English language learnersn/a
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Pennsylvania used the Pennsylvania System of State Assessments (PSSA) to test students in grades 3 through 8 and 11 in math and reading, in grades 5, 8 and 11 in writing, and in grades 4, 8 and 11 in science. The results for reading, writing, science and math are displayed on GreatSchools profiles. The PSSA is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Pennsylvania. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

The different student groups are identified by the Pennsylvania Department of Education. If there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group in a school, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Pennsylvania's state standards

Source: Pennsylvania Department of Education

Math

All Students97%
Female97%
Male97%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
White97%
Economically disadvantaged95%
Students with disabilities (IEP)93%
English language learnersn/a

Reading

All Students93%
Female98%
Male88%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
White93%
Economically disadvantaged86%
Students with disabilities (IEP)67%
English language learnersn/a

Science

All Students78%
Female79%
Male77%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
White80%
Economically disadvantaged64%
Students with disabilities (IEP)46%
English language learnersn/a

Writing

All Students86%
Female93%
Male80%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
White87%
Economically disadvantaged68%
Students with disabilities (IEP)50%
English language learnersn/a
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Pennsylvania used the Pennsylvania System of State Assessments (PSSA) to test students in grades 3 through 8 and 11 in math and reading, in grades 5, 8 and 11 in writing, and in grades 4, 8 and 11 in science. The results for reading, writing, science and math are displayed on GreatSchools profiles. The PSSA is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Pennsylvania. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

The different student groups are identified by the Pennsylvania Department of Education. If there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group in a school, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Pennsylvania's state standards

Source: Pennsylvania Department of Education

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Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
White 90% 71%
Hispanic 5% 8%
Asian 3% 3%
Two or more races 2% 2%
Black 1% 15%
American Indian/Alaska Native 0% 0%
Hawaiian Native/Pacific Islander 0% 0%
Source: NCES, 2010-2011

Attendance

  This school District averageState average
Attendance rate 96%N/A95%
Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2004-2005

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 13N/A15
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

School basics

School Leader's name
  • Mr Michael Burcin

Resources

Extra learning resources offered
  • Title I Targeted Assistance program (TAS)
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Lampeter, PA 17537
Phone: (717) 464-3311

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