J R Fugett MiddleSchool

500 Ellis Ln
West Chester, PA 19380
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 30%
Serving 908 students in grades 6-8, J R Fugett MiddleSchool ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 908 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 30%
  • : Top 30% in PA
  • : 40% (Top 50%)
  • : 75% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

J R Fugett MiddleSchool ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:

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School Overview

J R Fugett MiddleSchool's student population of 908 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 73 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
908 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
73 teachers
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School Rankings

J R Fugett MiddleSchool ranks within the top 30% of all 2,549 schools in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of J R Fugett MiddleSchool is 0.49, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
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State Level (PA)
#589 out of 2549 schools
(Top 30%)
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40%
38%
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75%
55%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
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American Indian
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Asian
9%
4%
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Hispanic
11%
14%
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Black
5%
14%
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White
70%
63%
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Hawaiian
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Two or more races
5%
5%
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0.49
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Eligible for Free Lunch
18%
50%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
1%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is J R Fugett MiddleSchool's ranking?
J R Fugett MiddleSchool is ranked #589 out of 2,549 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% PA state average), while 75% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
How many students attend J R Fugett MiddleSchool?
908 students attend J R Fugett MiddleSchool.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
70% of J R Fugett MiddleSchool students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Black, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of J R Fugett MiddleSchool?
J R Fugett MiddleSchool has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does J R Fugett MiddleSchool offer ?
J R Fugett MiddleSchool offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is J R Fugett MiddleSchool part of?
J R Fugett MiddleSchool is part of West Chester Area SD School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 908 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 30%
  • : Top 30%
  • : 40% (Top 50%)
  • : 75% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

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