Serving 833 students in grades 8-9, Stroudsburg 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 17% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 57% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 8-9
- Enrollment: 833 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 53%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in PA
- Math Proficiency: 17% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 57% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 54% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Stroudsburg Jhs ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Stroudsburg Jhs's student population of 833 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 52 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 8-9
Total Students
833 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
52 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Stroudsburg Jhs 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 Stroudsburg Jhs is 0.68, 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
#1853 out of 2733 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
17%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
57%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
54%
57%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
4%
4%
Hispanic
25%
14%
Black
20%
14%
White
47%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
41%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
1%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Stroudsburg Jhs's ranking?
Stroudsburg Jhs is ranked #1853 out of 2,733 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What schools are Stroudsburg Jhs often compared to?
Stroudsburg Jhsis often viewed alongside schools like Stroudsburg High School, East Stroudsburg Shs South by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
17% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% PA state average), while 57% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
How many students attend Stroudsburg Jhs?
833 students attend Stroudsburg Jhs.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
47% of Stroudsburg Jhs students are White, 25% of students are Hispanic, 20% of students are Black, 4% of students are Asian, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Stroudsburg Jhs?
Stroudsburg Jhs has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Stroudsburg Jhs offer ?
Stroudsburg Jhs offers enrollment in grades 8-9
What school district is Stroudsburg Jhs part of?
Stroudsburg Jhs is part of Stroudsburg Area SD School District.
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