Jefferson-Morgan Middle School/High School

Summary:

Jefferson-Morgan Middle School/High School is a public school serving 365 students in grades 7-12 in the Jefferson-Morgan School District in Jefferson, PA, located approximately 10-15 miles from several other high schools in the surrounding area.

While Jefferson-Morgan has a significantly higher percentage of white students (94.25%) compared to the surrounding schools, its academic performance, as measured by standardized test scores, is generally below the state averages and the performance of nearby schools. For example, in 2022-2023, only 35% of students were proficient or better in PSSA Math, compared to the state average of 39.3%. The school also struggles with Keystone Exam performance, with only 10.3% of 11th graders proficient in Algebra I, compared to the state average of 34.1%. Additionally, Jefferson-Morgan's four-year graduation rate of 87.5% in 2022-2023 is lower than the surrounding schools, which range from 86.6% to 94.1%. The school has a relatively high percentage of students (43.56%) receiving free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a higher proportion of students from low-income families compared to the nearby schools, which range from 25.61% to 81.6%.

Jefferson-Morgan's academic performance, as measured by state rankings and test scores, has been declining over the past several years, with the school's statewide ranking dropping from 394 out of 680 Pennsylvania high schools in 2014-2015 to 530 out of 674 in 2022-2023. The school's performance is particularly low for its white student population, ranking 543 out of 577 Pennsylvania high schools in 2022-2023. While Jefferson-Morgan spends approximately $17,600 per student, which is higher than the state average, it is lower than some of the surrounding schools, such as West Greene Junior/Senior High School ($27,904 per student) and Mapletown Junior/Senior High School ($24,255 per student).


Detail:

Public 7-12

 1351 Jefferson Rd
       Jefferson, PA  15344-0158


(724) 883-2310

District: Jefferson-Morgan School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
530th of 674 Pennsylvania High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $17,617 Help


Feeder schools for Jefferson-Morgan Middle School/High School:

Elementary:    Jefferson-Morgan Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio:  13.9 Help
Number of students:  365

Racial breakdown:

White:
94.2%
Two or more races:
2.7%
African American:
1.4%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  43.6% Help


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Compare Details Jefferson-Morgan Middle School/High School ranks better than 66.7% of middle schools in Pennsylvania. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 65.47. (See more...)
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Compare Details Jefferson-Morgan Middle School/High School ranks worse than 78.6% of high schools in Pennsylvania. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 25.13. (See more...)
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The Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR) measures the percentage of Jefferson-Morgan Middle School/High School freshmen who graduate within four years, adjusting for students who transfer in or out.
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The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (94.2%), two or more races (2.7%), African American (1.4%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 43.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Jefferson-Morgan Middle School/High School is 13.9. (See more...)
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Compare Jefferson-Morgan Middle School/High School employs 26.1 full-time teachers.
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Jefferson-Morgan Middle School/High School is $17,617.
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Jefferson-Morgan Middle School/High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Jefferson-Morgan Middle School/High School 297th of 893 Pennsylvania public middle schools. (See Jefferson-Morgan Middle School/High School in the ranking list.)

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SchoolDigger ranks Jefferson-Morgan Middle School/High School 530th of 674 Pennsylvania public high schools. (See Jefferson-Morgan Middle School/High School in the ranking list.)

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Jefferson-Morgan School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Jefferson-Morgan School District 406th of 606 Pennsylvania school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Jefferson-Morgan Middle School/High School

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Rank History for all middle school students at Jefferson-Morgan Middle School/High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 23.06 534th 643 17.0%
2004 45.36 453rd 663 31.7%
2005 18.07 593rd 687 13.7%
2006 36.57 535th 736 27.3%
2007 34.66 566th 749 24.4%
2008 33.03 576th 753 23.5%
2009 29.23 621st 770 19.4%
2010 36.11 621st 805 22.9%
2011 32.45 649th 825 21.3%
2012 38.76 605th 834 27.5%
2013 38.05 547th 758 27.8%
2014 34.99 536th 728 26.4%
2015 51.12 441st 835 47.2%
2016 61.73 352nd 870 59.5%
2017 43.65 524th 877 40.3%
2018 47.82 492nd 861 42.9%
2019 59.62 395th 891 55.7%
2021 53.17 379th 797 52.4%
2022 66.66 277th 883 68.6%
2023 65.47 297th 893 66.7%
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Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at Jefferson-Morgan Middle School/High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 74.03 156th 874 82.2%
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Rank History for middle school Disabled students at Jefferson-Morgan Middle School/High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 88.61 36th 660 94.5%
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Rank History for middle school White students at Jefferson-Morgan Middle School/High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 48.44 334th 681 51.0%
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Data source: test scores: Pennsylvania Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Jefferson-Morgan Middle School/High School

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Rank History for all high school students at Jefferson-Morgan Middle School/High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 36.74 438th 583 24.9%
2004 33.28 456th 590 22.7%
2005 26.43 496th 593 16.4%
2006 25.36 517th 604 14.4%
2007 48.44 400th 615 35.0%
2008 15.95 558th 621 10.1%
2009 42.68 451st 632 28.6%
2010 39.70 483rd 649 25.6%
2011 39.27 493rd 660 25.3%
2012 16.84 585th 664 11.9%
2013 30.48 485th 591 17.9%
2014 46.78 381st 580 34.3%
2015 54.58 394th 680 42.1%
2016 47.52 453rd 677 33.1%
2017 19.51 546th 663 17.6%
2018 24.09 536th 673 20.4%
2019 58.47 356th 693 48.6%
2022 50.13 387th 634 39.0%
2023 25.13 530th 674 21.4%
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Rank History for high school Low Socio Economic Status students at Jefferson-Morgan Middle School/High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 27.95 495th 652 24.1%
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Rank History for high school Disabled students at Jefferson-Morgan Middle School/High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 41.24 264th 502 47.4%
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Rank History for high school White students at Jefferson-Morgan Middle School/High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 9.84 543rd 577 5.9%
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Data source: test scores: Pennsylvania Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Enrollment information for Jefferson-Morgan Middle School/High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 566 12 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 578
1989 569 13 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 583
1990 529 11 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 540
1991 524 14 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 539
1992 499 12 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 512
1993 503 12 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 516
1994 516 15 1 1 0 n/a n/a 0 533
1995 494 12 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 507
1996 494 12 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 507
1997 485 13 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 498
1998 496 11 1 2 0 n/a n/a 0 510
1999 461 15 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 477
2000 446 15 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 461
2001 446 17 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 464
2002 468 16 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 484
2003 468 16 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 484
2004 448 11 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 461
2005 457 12 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 471
2006 433 11 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 445
2007 416 12 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 429
2008 388 13 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 401
2009 454 15 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 469
2010 366 15 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 381
2011 378 16 0 1 0 0 0 0 395
2012 382 13 0 2 0 0 0 0 397
2013 374 14 0 0 0 0 0 0 388
2014 353 15 0 0 0 0 2 0 370
2015 358 18 0 0 0 0 2 0 378
2016 336 13 1 1 0 0 1 0 352
2017 321 7 1 2 2 0 5 0 338
2018 316 3 2 3 2 0 5 0 331
2019 307 2 2 3 1 0 5 0 320
2020 298 3 2 2 1 0 6 0 312
2021 325 4 1 3 1 0 11 0 345
2022 323 6 1 2 1 0 7 0 340
2023 344 5 1 4 1 0 10 0 365

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

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Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Jefferson-Morgan Middle School/High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 578 37.5 15.4 n/a
1989 583 38.3 15.2 n/a
1990 540 39.6 13.6 0
1991 539 39.3 13.7 n/a
1992 512 39.5 12.9 n/a
1993 516 35.5 14.5 n/a
1994 533 34.5 15.4 n/a
1995 507 33.5 15.1 n/a
1996 507 33.5 15.1 n/a
1997 498 33.5 14.9 n/a
1998 510 36.5 14.0 n/a
1999 477 37.0 12.9 n/a
2000 461 35.0 13.2 24.1
2001 464 34.0 13.6 25.6
2002 484 36.2 13.4 22.7
2003 484 36.2 13.4 22.7
2004 461 33.2 13.9 28.6
2005 471 34.8 13.5 23.4
2006 445 34.7 12.8 26.1
2007 429 33.2 12.9 31.9
2008 401 29.2 13.7 34.2
2009 469 67.1 7.0 27.7
2010 381 34.5 11.0 33.6
2011 395 34.9 11.3 40.8
2012 397 32.0 12.4 35.5
2013 388 39.3 9.8 40.2
2014 370 28.0 13.1 43.2
2015 378 30.0 12.6 46.3
2016 352 29.0 12.1 44.9
2017 338 28.7 11.7 42.9
2018 331 27.5 12.0 38.7
2019 320 27.4 11.6 39.1
2020 312 26.5 11.7 36.5
2021 345 25.5 13.5 39.4
2022 340 26.1 13.0 37.1
2023 365 26.1 13.9 43.6

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Jefferson-Morgan Middle School/High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 578 37.5 15.4 n/a
1989 583 38.3 15.2 n/a
1990 540 39.6 13.6 0
1991 539 39.3 13.7 n/a
1992 512 39.5 12.9 n/a
1993 516 35.5 14.5 n/a
1994 533 34.5 15.4 n/a
1995 507 33.5 15.1 n/a
1996 507 33.5 15.1 n/a
1997 498 33.5 14.9 n/a
1998 510 36.5 14.0 n/a
1999 477 37.0 12.9 n/a
2000 461 35.0 13.2 24.1
2001 464 34.0 13.6 25.6
2002 484 36.2 13.4 22.7
2003 484 36.2 13.4 22.7
2004 461 33.2 13.9 28.6
2005 471 34.8 13.5 23.4
2006 445 34.7 12.8 26.1
2007 429 33.2 12.9 31.9
2008 401 29.2 13.7 34.2
2009 469 67.1 7.0 27.7
2010 381 34.5 11.0 33.6
2011 395 34.9 11.3 40.8
2012 397 32.0 12.4 35.5
2013 388 39.3 9.8 40.2
2014 370 28.0 13.1 43.2
2015 378 30.0 12.6 46.3
2016 352 29.0 12.1 44.9
2017 338 28.7 11.7 42.9
2018 331 27.5 12.0 38.7
2019 320 27.4 11.6 39.1
2020 312 26.5 11.7 36.5
2021 345 25.5 13.5 39.4
2022 340 26.1 13.0 37.1
2023 365 26.1 13.9 43.6

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Jefferson-Morgan Middle School/High School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $425 (2.4%) $17,596 (97.6%) $18,021
2020 $383 (2.3%) $16,051 (97.7%) $16,434
2021 $874 (5.1%) $16,278 (94.9%) $17,152
2022 $1,246 (7.1%) $16,371 (92.9%) $17,617

Data source: Pennsylvania Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Jefferson-Morgan Middle School/High School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 395th of 891 Middle schoolsRanks 297th of 893 Middle schools
 11.1%
Ranks 356th of 693 High schoolsRanks 530th of 674 High schools
 27.3%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
7th Grade Math (Jefferson-Morgan Middle School/High School)4033.3
 6.7%
   7th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)38.233.2
 5%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Jefferson-Morgan Middle School/High School)52.749.3
 3.4%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)60.554.5
 6%
8th Grade Math (Jefferson-Morgan Middle School/High School)38.837.2
 1.6%
   8th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)32.226
 6.2%
8th Grade Science (Jefferson-Morgan Middle School/High School)53.166
 12.9%
   8th Grade Science (Pennsylvania)58.257
 1.2%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Jefferson-Morgan Middle School/High School)6260
 2%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)57.952.8
 5.1%
11th Grade Algebra I (Jefferson-Morgan Middle School/High School)66.610.3
 56.3%
   11th Grade Algebra I (Pennsylvania)63.334.1
 29.2%
11th Grade Biology (Jefferson-Morgan Middle School/High School)64.436.8
 27.6%
   11th Grade Biology (Pennsylvania)63.250.7
 12.5%
11th Grade Literature (Jefferson-Morgan Middle School/High School)68.947.9
 21%
   11th Grade Literature (Pennsylvania)71.565.3
 6.2%
All Grades Math (Jefferson-Morgan Middle School/High School)39.435
 4.4%
   All Grades Math (Pennsylvania)42.439.3
 3.1%
All Grades Science (Jefferson-Morgan Middle School/High School)53.166
 12.9%
   All Grades Science (Pennsylvania)6865.6
 2.4%
All Grades English Language Arts (Jefferson-Morgan Middle School/High School)57.153.6
 3.5%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)60.953.8
 7.1%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students320365
 14.1%
African American25
 150%
American Indian11
Asian21
 50%
Hispanic34
 33.3%
Pacific Islander00
White307344
 12.1%
Two or More Races510
 100%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients39.1%43.6%
 4.5%


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Students at Jefferson-Morgan Middle School/High School are 94% White, 3% Two or more races, 1% African American, 1% Hispanic.

Jefferson-Morgan Middle School/High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Jefferson-Morgan Elementary School

In the 2022-23 school year, 365 students attended Jefferson-Morgan Middle School/High School.

Jefferson-Morgan Middle School/High School ranks in the bottom 21.4% of Pennsylvania high schools.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Pennsylvania Department of Education.

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