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SCHOOL COMMUNITY·CANON-MCMILLAN SD·NCES 420489000717

North Strabane Intrmd Sch

20 Giffin Drive, Canonsburg, PA 15317 · (724) 873-5252 · Washington County
GRADES 05–06MIDDLE21-SUBURBREGULAR SCHOOL415 STUDENTS
Enrollment
415
Middle
DISTRICT 554 · STATE 594
Student : Teacher
15.6:1
27 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 15.0:1 · STATE 13.2:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
32%
134 students
DISTRICT 29% · STATE 75%
Community
1
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other middle schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade
Grade 5
197
Grade 6
218
Student demographics
White
34784%
DISTRICT 83% · STATE 60%
Hispanic
113%
DISTRICT 3% · STATE 16%
Black
123%
DISTRICT 4% · STATE 14%
Asian
174%
DISTRICT 3% · STATE 5%
Two+
287%
DISTRICT 6% · STATE 5%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
Male
21351%
Female
20249%

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Test scores

PSSA + Keystone 2024-25 . % Proficient or Advanced
English Language Arts
69.2%
PA avg 51.1% . -2.3pp since 2023
Math
71.3%
PA avg 43.0% . +5.1pp since 2023
Source: PSSA + Keystone. All students, all grades. See all years and grades →

BeatsExpectations

Demographically-adjusted score · methodology
Tier
AS EXPECTED
Performing as predicted given the school's student profile
Actual proficiency
69.5%
composite math + reading, all grades
Predicted
63.8%
based on PA schools with similar FRL share
Beats by
+5.8pp
above demographic expectation
BeatsExpectations runs a per-state regression of proficiency on free/reduced-lunch share, then scores each school by residual. How this is calculated →

7-year change

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Enrollment
415
+15 (+4%) vs 2017
Student : Teacher
15.6:1
was 14.8:1
% White
84%
was 89%
% Hispanic
3%
was 2%
% Black
3%
was 3%
% Asian
4%
was 1%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data

About North Strabane Intrmd Sch

North Strabane Intrmd Sch is a tight-knit junior high in Canonsburg, Pennsylvania, part of Canon-McMillan SD. The school enrolls 415 students in grades 5 through 6. Enrollment runs roughly 30% leaner than the state mean of about 594.

Canon-McMillan SD comprises 9 schools with combined enrollment of 5,390 students; North Strabane Intrmd Sch is among them.

On demographics, North Strabane Intrmd Sch lists that nearly all students (84%) are White. Beyond that, the school lists 7% multiracial, 4% Asian, 3% Black, 3% Hispanic.

Looking at school resources, The school lists 27 full-time-equivalent teachers, for a student-teacher ratio near 15.6:1. The state averages around 13.2:1, so this campus is higher than the state norm typical. Roughly 32% of students at North Strabane Intrmd Sch qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, a commonly cited indicator of low-income enrollment. That share is below Washington County's rate of about 49%.

On a residual basis (actual vs predicted given the student mix), North Strabane Intrmd Sch sits in the middle band of the BeatsExpectations distribution. Schools with this campus's student mix typically land near 63.8%; this one delivers 69.5%.

Zooming out to the county, the surrounding county (Washington County) reports that median household income runs about $78,958, roughly 33% of adults have completed at least a four-year degree, and roughly 6% of residents live below the federal poverty line. In all, Washington County runs 56 public schools (combined enrollment of about 26,079 students), of which North Strabane Intrmd Sch is one.

The closest other public school is Borland Manor El Sch, roughly 0.2 miles away. Within five miles, there are 8 other public schools. Ranking that nearby cluster on reported proficiency puts North Strabane Intrmd Sch at 5th of 9; the average score across the group is 71.0%.

The school occupies an outer-ring site.

Trend over the last 7 years. Over the past 7-year window, the student count edged up 4%: 400 students in 2018 compared to 415 in 2025. The White share of enrollment shrank from 89% to 84% over that span.

On the community side, the page collects discussion, questions, and updates around enrollment questions, classroom assignments, and PTA news. Members of the school community can share what they know.

Washington County at a glance

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Population
210,042
Census ACS
Median income
$78,958
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
33%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
6%
Below federal line
Schools in county
56
26,079 students

Quick facts

School name
North Strabane Intrmd Sch
District
Canon-McMillan SD
Address
20 Giffin Drive, Canonsburg, PA 15317
Phone
(724) 873-5252
County
Washington County
Level
Middle
Grade range
05–06
Total enrollment
415
Teachers (FTE)
27
Student–teacher ratio
15.6:1
Free/Reduced lunch
134 (32%)
Locale
21-Suburb: Large
NCES ID
420489000717
Charter school
No
Virtual school
No

Related schools

Other schools in Canon-McMillan SD
Other schools in Canonsburg
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Frequently asked questions

About North Strabane Intrmd Sch
How many students attend North Strabane Intrmd Sch?
North Strabane Intrmd Sch enrolls approximately 415 students in grades 05-06.
What grades does North Strabane Intrmd Sch serve?
North Strabane Intrmd Sch serves grades 05-06.
What is the student-teacher ratio at North Strabane Intrmd Sch?
The student-to-teacher ratio at North Strabane Intrmd Sch is approximately 15.6:1 (27 FTE teachers).
How diverse is North Strabane Intrmd Sch?
North Strabane Intrmd Sch reports a student body of 84% White, 3% Hispanic, 3% Black, 4% Asian, 7% Two or more.
Is North Strabane Intrmd Sch public or private?
North Strabane Intrmd Sch is a public K-12 school, overseen by Canon-McMillan SD.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.
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