Mount Union Area Senior High School is a public high school, located in Mount Union Borough, Pennsylvania, that educates students in grades 9–12 in the Mount Union Area School District.
Serving 221 students in grades 6-8, Mount Union 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 20% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 33% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 221 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 17%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in PA
- Math Proficiency: 20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 33% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Mount Union Area Junior High School's student population of 221 students has declined by 22% over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
221 students
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
School Rankings
Mount Union 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 Union Area Junior High School is 0.30, 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
#2263 out of 2733 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
57%
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
5%
Hispanic
2%
16%
Black
4%
14%
White
83%
60%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
10%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)38%
23.3%
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
59%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (15-16)
8%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mount Union Area Junior High School's ranking?
Mount Union Area Junior High School is ranked #2263 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?
20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% PA state average), while 33% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
How many students attend Mount Union Area Junior High School?
221 students attend Mount Union Area Junior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
83% of Mount Union Area Junior High School students are White, 10% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Black, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Mount Union Area Junior High School?
Mount Union Area Junior High School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Mount Union Area Junior High School offer ?
Mount Union Area Junior High School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Mount Union Area Junior High School part of?
Mount Union Area Junior High School is part of Mount Union Area School District.
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