Serving 466 students in grades 6-8, Jersey Shore Area Middle 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 32% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 61% (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 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 466 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 6%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in PA
- Math Proficiency: 32% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 61% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 55-59% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Jersey Shore MS serves an attendance zone that covers the entire school district of Jersey Shore, PA, encompassing approximately 391.9 square miles. The typical drive to the school is between 15 to 20 minutes, with an average distance of 10.1 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum reach of 28.5 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Jersey Shore Area Middle School's student population of 466 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 39 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
466 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
39 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Motto
Learning | Growing | Succeeding
School Rankings
Jersey Shore Area Middle 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 Jersey Shore Area Middle School is 0.12, 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
#1482 out of 2733 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
38%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
61%
55%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
57%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
n/a
Hispanic
2%
16%
Showing 2013–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
White
94%
60%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)13.5%
23.3%
Eligible for Free Lunch
54%
59%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
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 Jersey Shore Area Middle School's ranking?
Jersey Shore Area Middle School is ranked #1482 out of 2,733 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What schools are Jersey Shore Area Middle School often compared to?
Jersey Shore Area Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Loyalsock Twp Middle School, C E Mccall Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
32% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% PA state average), while 61% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
How many students attend Jersey Shore Area Middle School?
466 students attend Jersey Shore Area Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of Jersey Shore Area Middle School students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Jersey Shore Area Middle School?
Jersey Shore Area Middle School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Jersey Shore Area Middle School offer ?
Jersey Shore Area Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Jersey Shore Area Middle School part of?
Jersey Shore Area Middle School is part of Jersey Shore Area School District.
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