Serving 419 students in grades 7-8, Donegal Junior High School 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 34% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 7-8
- Enrollment: 419 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 28%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in PA
- Math Proficiency: 34% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 60% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Donegal JHS's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district in Mount Joy, PA, covering approximately 35.7 square miles. The typical drive to the school from anywhere within the zone takes about 10-12 minutes, with an average distance of 4.5 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum distance of 7.5 miles to the furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Donegal Junior High School's student population of 419 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
419 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Donegal Junior High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,733 schools in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Donegal Junior High School is 0.45, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1476 out of 2733 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
38%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60%
55%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60%
57%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
2%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
19%
16%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Black
3%
14%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
White
72%
60%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
4%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)21.5%
23.3%
Eligible for Free Lunch
48%
59%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
2%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Donegal Junior High School's ranking?
Donegal Junior High School is ranked #1476 out of 2,733 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What schools are Donegal Junior High School often compared to?
Donegal Junior High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Elizabethtown Area Middle School, Landisville Middle School, Smith-wade-el Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% PA state average), while 60% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
How many students attend Donegal Junior High School?
419 students attend Donegal Junior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
72% of Donegal Junior High School students are White, 19% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Donegal Junior High School?
Donegal Junior High School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Donegal Junior High School offer ?
Donegal Junior High School offers enrollment in grades 7-8 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Donegal Junior High School part of?
Donegal Junior High School is part of Donegal School District.
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