Summary:
The Tuscarora School District in Pennsylvania has only one middle school, James Buchanan Middle School, which serves grades 6-8. While the school has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger, its statewide ranking has been declining in recent years, dropping from 350th out of 883 Pennsylvania middle schools in 2021-2022 to 402nd out of 891 in 2023-2024.
Academically, James Buchanan Middle School's math and ELA proficiency rates are below the state and district averages, while its science proficiency rates are higher than the state average. The school has a very high percentage of students (100%) receiving free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a high level of economic disadvantage among the student population. Additionally, the school's spending per student is lower than the state average, which may be a contributing factor to its academic performance.
Despite these challenges, the school has a relatively low student-teacher ratio of 13.7, which is generally considered a positive factor for student learning. However, the declining statewide ranking and uneven academic performance suggest that the school may benefit from additional support and resources to improve student outcomes.
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