Jenkintown Middle School (Closed 2010)

West & Highland Avenues
Jenkintown, PA 19046
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Serving 102 students in grades 7-8, 
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 was lower than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 13% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which was lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 37% (majority Black).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
Total Students
102 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Definition of Terms 2009-2010 School Year Data
This School
State Level (PA)
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
13:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
4%
4%
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Hispanic
4%
14%
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Black
5%
14%
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White
87%
63%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
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0.24
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School District Name
Source: 2009-2010 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Jenkintown Middle School?
102 students attend Jenkintown Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
87% of Jenkintown Middle School students are White, 5% of students are Black, 4% of students are Asian, and 4% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Jenkintown Middle School?
Jenkintown Middle School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Jenkintown Middle School offer ?
Jenkintown Middle School offers enrollment in grades 7-8
What school district is Jenkintown Middle School part of?
Jenkintown Middle School is part of Jenkintown School District.

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