Serving 721 students in grades 8-9, Stroudsburg 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 28% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). 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 13:1 is equal to the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 40% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 8-9
- Enrollment: 721 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 51%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in PA
- Math Proficiency: 28% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 57% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 54% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Stroudsburg JHS serves an attendance zone that encompasses the entire school district, covering approximately 73.6 square miles in Stroudsburg, PA. The typical drive to the school is around 10-12 minutes, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 10 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Stroudsburg Junior High School's student population of 721 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 54 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 8-9
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
721 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 26-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
54 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. View full 26-year historical data
School Rankings
Stroudsburg 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 Stroudsburg Junior High School is 0.66, which is more 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
#1678 out of 2733 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
38%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
57%
55%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
54%
57%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
Showing 2016–2025. View full 26-year historical data
Asian
3%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 26-year historical data
Hispanic
26%
16%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 26-year historical data
Black
18%
14%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 26-year historical data
White
49%
60%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 26-year historical data
Two or more races
4%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 14-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 26-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)22.5%
23.3%
Eligible for Free Lunch
52%
59%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 26-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (22-23)
3%
2%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 24-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Stroudsburg Junior High School's ranking?
Stroudsburg Junior High School is ranked #1678 out of 2,733 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What schools are Stroudsburg Junior High School often compared to?
Stroudsburg Junior High Schoolis 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?
28% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% PA state average), while 57% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
How many students attend Stroudsburg Junior High School?
721 students attend Stroudsburg Junior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
49% of Stroudsburg Junior High School students are White, 26% of students are Hispanic, 18% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Stroudsburg Junior High School?
Stroudsburg Junior High School has a student ration of 13:1, which is equal to the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Stroudsburg Junior High School offer ?
Stroudsburg Junior High School offers enrollment in grades 8-9 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Stroudsburg Junior High School part of?
Stroudsburg Junior High School is part of Stroudsburg Area School District.
School Reviews
Review Stroudsburg Junior High School. Reviews should be a few sentences in length. Please include any comments on:
- Quality of academic programs, teachers, and facilities
- Availability of music, art, sports and other extracurricular activities
Recent Articles
Is Your Child's School Day Too Structured?
Discover where free time disappears during your child's school day, how to evaluate lunch, recess, and classroom schedules, and what parents can do when breaks become structured activities.
When Your Child's Best Friend Is in Another Class
Discover how to help your child when their best friend is assigned to another classroom, including school placement policies, maintaining friendships, building connections, and knowing when to request help.
Should Your Child Repeat a Grade or Move Ahead?
Before agreeing to grade retention, learn what evidence to request, how to review school policies, explore alternatives, understand parental rights, and secure an effective academic support plan for your child.
