Serving 738 students in grades 7-8, Pocono Mountain West Jhs 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 6-9% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (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 66% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 7-8
- Enrollment: 738 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 66%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in PA
- Math Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Pocono Mountain West Jhs ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Student Attention
School Overview
Pocono Mountain West Jhs's student population of 738 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 74 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
738 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
74 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Pocono Mountain West Jhs ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,549 schools in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Pocono Mountain West Jhs is 0.70, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2215 out of 2549 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
55%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
4%
Hispanic
33%
14%
Black
29%
14%
White
34%
63%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
48%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
1%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Pocono Mountain West Jhs's ranking?
Pocono Mountain West Jhs is ranked #2215 out of 2,549 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?
6-9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% PA state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
How many students attend Pocono Mountain West Jhs?
738 students attend Pocono Mountain West Jhs.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
34% of Pocono Mountain West Jhs students are White, 33% of students are Hispanic, 29% of students are Black, 2% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Pocono Mountain West Jhs?
Pocono Mountain West Jhs has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Pocono Mountain West Jhs offer ?
Pocono Mountain West Jhs offers enrollment in grades 7-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Pocono Mountain West Jhs part of?
Pocono Mountain West Jhs is part of Pocono Mountain SD School District.
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