Philipsburg-osceola Junior High School (Closed 2014)

Philipsburg-osceola Junior High School serves 280 students in grades 7-8. 
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 65% (which was lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 73%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 66% (which was lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 70%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 was lower than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 3% of the student body (majority Black), which was lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 39% (majority Hispanic).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
Total Students
280 students
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (PA)
(12-13)
65%
73%
(12-13)
66%
70%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
1%
15%
Black
2%
14%
White
97%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
0.06
Eligible for Free Lunch
42%
60%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
2%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
65% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 73% PA state average), while 66% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 70% PA state average).
How many students attend Philipsburg-osceola Junior High School?
280 students attend Philipsburg-osceola Junior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
97% of Philipsburg-osceola Junior High School students are White, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Philipsburg-osceola Junior High School?
Philipsburg-osceola Junior High School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Philipsburg-osceola Junior High School offer ?
Philipsburg-osceola Junior High School offers enrollment in grades 7-8
What school district is Philipsburg-osceola Junior High School part of?
Philipsburg-osceola Junior High School is part of Philipsburg-Osceola Area School District.

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