Serving 747 students in grades 7-8, Red Lion 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 27% (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 12:1 is lower 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: 747 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 20%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in PA
- Math Proficiency: 27% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 41% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 45% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: The attendance zone for Red Lion Area JHS encompasses the entire school district, covering approximately 141.1 square miles in Red Lion, PA, with a typical drive time to the school ranging from 15 to 20 minutes. The average distance from the school to the edge of the zone is about 7.7 miles, while the furthest boundary reaches up to 17.4 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Red Lion Area Junior High School's student population of 747 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 62 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
747 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
62 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
2005
School Rankings
Red Lion 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 Red Lion Area Junior High School is 0.35, 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
#2072 out of 2733 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
38%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
55%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
57%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
10%
16%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Black
5%
14%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
80%
60%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
4%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)18.9%
23.3%
Eligible for Free Lunch
42%
59%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
2%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Red Lion Area Junior High School's ranking?
Red Lion Area Junior High School is ranked #2072 out of 2,733 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What schools are Red Lion Area Junior High School often compared to?
Red Lion Area Junior High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Dallastown Area Middle School, Central York Middle 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 41% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
How many students attend Red Lion Area Junior High School?
747 students attend Red Lion Area Junior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
80% of Red Lion Area Junior High School students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Red Lion Area Junior High School?
Red Lion Area Junior High School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Red Lion Area Junior High School offer ?
Red Lion Area Junior High School offers enrollment in grades 7-8 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Red Lion Area Junior High School part of?
Red Lion Area Junior High School is part of Red Lion Area School District.
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