Serving 543 students in grades 7-8, Pocono Mountain East 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 27% (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 10:1 is lower than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (2025-26)
- Grades: 7-8
- Enrollment: 543 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 50%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in PA
- Math Proficiency: 27% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 53% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Pocono Mountain East Junior High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Student Attention
School Overview
Pocono Mountain East Junior High School's student population of 543 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 53 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
543 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
53 teachers
School Motto
To Prepare All Students for Tomorrow’s Challenges and Opportunities
School Rankings
Pocono Mountain East 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 Pocono Mountain East Junior High School is 0.64, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1636 out of 2733 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
57%
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
5%
Hispanic
29%
15%
Black
17%
14%
White
50%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
60%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Pocono Mountain East Junior High School's ranking?
Pocono Mountain East Junior High School is ranked #1636 out of 2,733 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What schools are Pocono Mountain East Junior High School often compared to?
Pocono Mountain East Junior High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Pocono Mountain West Junior High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
27% 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 Pocono Mountain East Junior High School?
543 students attend Pocono Mountain East Junior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of Pocono Mountain East Junior High School students are White, 29% of students are Hispanic, 17% of students are Black, 2% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Pocono Mountain East Junior High School?
Pocono Mountain East Junior High School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Pocono Mountain East Junior High School offer ?
Pocono Mountain East Junior High School offers enrollment in grades 7-8 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Pocono Mountain East Junior High School part of?
Pocono Mountain East Junior High School is part of Pocono Mountain School District.
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