Tussey Mountain Junior High School (Closed 2018)
Tussey Mountain Junior High School served 125 students in grades 7-8.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 30-34% (which was lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 46%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 50-54% (which was lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 63%) for the 2016-17 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 was lower than the Pennsylvania state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment was 1% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which was lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 34% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered | Grades 7-8 |
Total Students | 125 students |
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Gender % |
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Total Classroom Teachers | 9 teachers |
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Students by Grade |
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School Comparison
Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (PA) |
Math Test Scores (% Proficient) (16-17) | 30-34% | 46% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) (16-17) | 50-54% | 63% |
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Student : Teacher Ratio | 14:1 | 15:1 |
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American Indian | n/a | n/a |
Asian | n/a | 4% |
Hispanic | n/a | 11% |
Black | n/a | 15% |
White | 99% | 66% |
Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
Two or more races | 1% | 4% |
All Ethnic Groups |
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Diversity Score | 0.02 | 0.53 |
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Eligible for Free Lunch | 54% | 46% |
Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 10% | 3% |
School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
School District Name | Tussey Mountain School District |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, PA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Tussey Mountain Junior High School is Tussey Mountain High School (0.1 miles away)
The nearest middle school and elementary school is Tussey Mountain Middle School (0.0 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Saxton Tussey Mountain Middle School Grades: 5-8 | 295 students
0.0 miles
199 Front St
Saxton, PA 16678
(814) 635-2975 0.0 5-8 295 - Saxton Tussey Mountain High School Grades: 9-12 | 274 students
0.1 miles
199 Front Street
Saxton, PA 16678
(814) 635-2975 0.1 9-12 274 - Saxton Tussey Mountain Elementary School Grades: PK-4 | 371 students
0.8 miles
1110 Mifflin St
Saxton, PA 16678
(814) 635-2934 0.8 PK-4 371 - Martinsburg Martinsburg Elementary School Grades: 3-5 | 414 students
7.2 miles
415 Spring Street
Martinsburg, PA 16662
(814) 793-2014 7.2 3-5 414 - Martinsburg Central High School Grades: 9-12 | 557 students
8.0 miles
718 Central High Road
Martinsburg, PA 16662
(814) 793-2111 8.0 9-12 557
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