The top reported proficiency rate is 84% in Science. The lowest is 48% in English language arts.
Original Research by School Decision on Middleburg El Sch
Middleburg Elementary School is a public school serving kindergarten through fifth grade in the small rural borough of Middleburg, Pennsylvania, which sits in Snyder County's Susquehanna River Valley. The school enrolls students across all six grades, with the enrollment distributed relatively evenly from kindergarten through fifth, drawing from a community that is largely agrarian with a few small manufacturers and county government offices.
The school's academic profile shows mixed results across tested subjects. In math, assessed proficiency among grades three through five students sits below the midpoint, with roughly half of tested students meeting proficiency standards. English language arts proficiency is lower still, with fewer than half meeting standards. Science proficiency, by contrast, is a strength; the school's science results place it in the top quartile among districts in Snyder County. Across all tested subjects and grades combined, the school's overall proficiency index is markedly higher than the median for districts in the county, positioning it above most peer schools in that comparison set.
The student body is predominantly white, with very small numbers of students from other racial and ethnic backgrounds. All students in the school qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, reflecting the economic circumstances of families in the district. Data on the number of students with individualized education plans and English learner status was not available, so a parent may want to look into the school's capacity in those areas directly with the district.
Middleburg Elementary sits within Midd-West School District, which serves the towns of Middleburg and Beaver Springs. The district has consolidated its facilities significantly over recent years in response to declining enrollment, closing several elementary schools and two middle schools. Despite that contraction, the district has invested in new athletic infrastructure on the Middleburg campus, including a new fieldhouse completed in 2024 that supports a re-established football program. The district has also adopted Flexible Instruction Days as its approach to extended closures, delivering instruction virtually on school-issued devices rather than canceling school days. On the financial side, homeowners in the district face a cumulative property tax increase from two consecutive years of tax hikes approved in the 2023-24 and 2025-26 budgets.
The broader community context reflects slow population decline. Middleburg borough itself has contracted over the past decade, though the county as a whole has grown steadily, with that growth concentrated elsewhere in the Susquehanna corridor. The borough is a compact, walkable town built around a traditional Main Street grid centered on the county courthouse, though street life is limited and the town is decidedly rural in character. Housing values in the area are below state and national benchmarks, making homeownership relatively affordable for families who can sustain their property tax obligations.
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