Mount Carmel Area High School is located at 600 West 5th Street, Mount Carmel, Northumberland County, Pennsylvania. In 2016, enrollment was 420 pupils in 9th through 12th grades. The school employed 39 teachers. It is the sole high school operated by the Mount Carmel Area School District.
Serving 253 students in grades 7-8, Mount Carmel Area 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 23% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 41% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 20% 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: 253 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 20%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in PA
- Math Proficiency: 23% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 41% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 45-49% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Mount Carmel Area JH's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district of Mount Carmel, PA, covering approximately 23.6 square miles. Families typically drive about 5-10 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge of the zone located 4.5 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Mount Carmel Area Junior High School's student population of 253 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 15 teachers has declined by 21% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
253 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Mount Carmel Area 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 Mount Carmel Area Junior High School is 0.34, 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
#2145 out of 2733 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
38%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
55%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
57%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
13:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
13%
16%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
Black
2%
14%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
White
80%
60%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
5%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)32.8%
23.3%
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
59%
Showing 2013–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (18-19)
5%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
School Mascot
Tornadoes
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mount Carmel Area Junior High School's ranking?
Mount Carmel Area Junior High School is ranked #2145 out of 2,733 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?
23% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% PA state average), while 41% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
How many students attend Mount Carmel Area Junior High School?
253 students attend Mount Carmel Area Junior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
80% of Mount Carmel Area Junior High School students are White, 13% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Mount Carmel Area Junior High School?
Mount Carmel Area Junior High School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Mount Carmel Area Junior High School offer ?
Mount Carmel Area Junior High School offers enrollment in grades 7-8 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Mount Carmel Area Junior High School part of?
Mount Carmel Area Junior High School is part of Mount Carmel Area School District.
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