Serving 125 students in grades 7-8, Tussey Mountain 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 was 30-34% (which was lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 50-54% (which was lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 63%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 was higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 1% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which was lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
Total Students
125 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)30-34%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)50-54%
63%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
n/a
15%
Black
n/a
14%
White
99%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
54%
60%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% PA state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 63% PA state average).
How many students attend Tussey Mountain Junior High School?
125 students attend Tussey Mountain Junior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
99% of Tussey Mountain Junior High School students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Tussey Mountain Junior High School?
Tussey Mountain Junior High School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Tussey Mountain Junior High School offer ?
Tussey Mountain Junior High School offers enrollment in grades 7-8
What school district is Tussey Mountain Junior High School part of?
Tussey Mountain Junior High School is part of Tussey Mountain School District.
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