Pocono Mountain East Jhs

125 Center Court
Swiftwater, PA 18370
(School attendance zone shown in map)
3/
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Bottom 50%
Serving 579 students in grades 7-8, Pocono Mountain East Jhs ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 15-19% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 7-8
  • Enrollment: 579 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 46%
  • : Bottom 50% in PA
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • : 45-49% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Pocono Mountain East Jhs ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:

School Overview

Pocono Mountain East Jhs's student population of 579 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 55 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
579 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
55 teachers
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School Rankings

Pocono Mountain East Jhs ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,549 schools in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Pocono Mountain East Jhs is 0.62, which is more 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)
#1884 out of 2549 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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15-19%
38%
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45-49%
55%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
13:1
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American Indian
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n/a
Asian
3%
4%
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Hispanic
25%
14%
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Black
17%
14%
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White
54%
63%
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Hawaiian
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n/a
Two or more races
1%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.62
This chart display the diversity score of Pocono Mountain East Jhs and the public school average diversity score of Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
30%
50%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
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 Pocono Mountain East Jhs's ranking?
Pocono Mountain East Jhs is ranked #1884 out of 2,549 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% PA state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
How many students attend Pocono Mountain East Jhs?
579 students attend Pocono Mountain East Jhs.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
54% of Pocono Mountain East Jhs students are White, 25% of students are Hispanic, 17% of students are Black, 3% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Pocono Mountain East Jhs?
Pocono Mountain East Jhs has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Pocono Mountain East Jhs offer ?
Pocono Mountain East Jhs offers enrollment in grades 7-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Pocono Mountain East Jhs part of?
Pocono Mountain East Jhs is part of Pocono Mountain SD School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 7-8
  • Enrollment: 579 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 46%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • : 45-49% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

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