Mount Carmel Area Junior High School

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Mount Carmel Area Junior High School ranks 549 th of 893 Pennsylvania middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Mount Carmel Area JH is a public middle school serving 263 students in grades 7-8 in Mount Carmel, Pennsylvania. The school is part of the Mount Carmel Area School District, which is ranked 454 out of 606 districts in the state and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Mount Carmel Area JH faces several challenges, including consistently low academic performance, a high percentage of economically disadvantaged students, and a lack of racial diversity. The school consistently ranks in the bottom half of Pennsylvania middle schools, with only 24.3% of students proficient or better in Math and 37.6% proficient or better in English Language Arts on the latest PSSA tests. In comparison, nearby schools like Danville Area Middle School and Central Columbia Middle School have significantly higher academic performance and are ranked much higher statewide.

The high percentage of students (100%) receiving free or reduced-price lunch at Mount Carmel Area JH indicates that the school serves a population with significant economic disadvantages, which may contribute to the school's academic challenges. Additionally, the school has a higher percentage of Hispanic students (9.13%) compared to the nearby schools, but the overall racial makeup is still predominantly White (82.13%), which may limit the school's ability to provide a well-rounded educational experience for its students.

Detail:

Public 7-8

600 W 5th St
Mount Carmel, PA 17851-1897

(570) 339-1500

District: Mount Carmel Area School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
549^th of 893 Pennsylvania Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $13,865

Student/teacher ratio: 14.6

Number of students: 263

Racial breakdown:

White:

82.1%

Hispanic:

9.1%

Two or more races:

3.8%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 100%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Mount Carmel Area Junior High School ranks worse than 61.5% of middle schools in Pennsylvania. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 40.31. (See more...)

The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (82.1%), Hispanic (9.1%), two or more races (3.8%). (See more...)

Compare Details 100% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Mount Carmel Area Junior High School is 14.6. (See more...)

Compare Mount Carmel Area Junior High School employs 17.9 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Mount Carmel Area Junior High School is $13,865.

Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Mount Carmel Area Junior High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Mount Carmel Area Junior High School 549^th of 893 Pennsylvania public middle schools. (See Mount Carmel Area Junior High School in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Disabled students:

White students:

Mount Carmel Area School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Mount Carmel Area School District 454^th of 606 Pennsylvania school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Mount Carmel Area Junior High School

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Rank History for all students at Mount Carmel Area Junior High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	PA State Percentile
2012	51.37	506^th	834	39.3%
2013	44.81	509^th	758	32.8%
2014	33.69	545^th	728	25.1%
2015	44.50	504^th	835	39.6%
2016	52.52	464^th	870	46.7%
2017	61.07	356^th	877	59.4%
2018	53.22	447^th	861	48.1%
2019	46.82	511^th	891	42.6%
2021	28.99	581^st	797	27.1%
2022	44.10	520^th	883	41.1%
2023	40.31	549^th	893	38.5%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Mount Carmel Area Junior High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	35.51	578^th	874	33.9%

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Rank History for Disabled students at Mount Carmel Area Junior High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	34.69	416^th	660	37.0%

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Rank History for White students at Mount Carmel Area Junior High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	19.47	588^th	681	13.7%

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Data source: test scores: Pennsylvania Dept 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.

Data source: Pennsylvania Dept of Education

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Enrollment information for Mount Carmel Area Junior High School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	Two or More Races	Total
2011	183	1	1	5	0	190
2012	231	1	1	5	0	238
2013	246	3	0	3	1	253
2014	215	4	0	2	1	222
2015	212	3	2	5	3	225
2016	204	4	2	6	5	221
2017	174	7	1	10	6	198
2018	201	5	1	16	7	230
2019	226	6	2	13	5	252
2020	226	3	2	22	6	259
2021	212	10	2	17	9	250
2022	211	17	3	14	9	254
2023	216	9	4	24	10	263

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

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Mount Carmel Area Junior High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2011	190	9.7	19.4	47.4
2012	238	9.9	23.9	55.5
2013	253	10.3	24.3	55.3
2014	222	9.3	23.7	55
2015	225	11.0	20.4	58.2
2016	221	14.0	15.7	64.3
2017	198	14.6	13.5	n/a
2018	230	14.3	15.9	n/a
2019	252	16.1	15.6	60.7
2020	259	18.7	13.8	n/a
2021	250	18.8	13.2	98.8
2022	254	17.8	14.2	98.8
2023	263	17.9	14.6	100

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 Mount Carmel Area Junior High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2011	190	9.7	19.4	47.4
2012	238	9.9	23.9	55.5
2013	253	10.3	24.3	55.3
2014	222	9.3	23.7	55
2015	225	11.0	20.4	58.2
2016	221	14.0	15.7	64.3
2017	198	14.6	13.5	n/a
2018	230	14.3	15.9	n/a
2019	252	16.1	15.6	60.7
2020	259	18.7	13.8	n/a
2021	250	18.8	13.2	98.8
2022	254	17.8	14.2	98.8
2023	263	17.9	14.6	100

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 Mount Carmel Area Junior High School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$00 (0.0%)	$11,044 (100.0%)	$11,044
2020	$00 (0.0%)	$10,532 (100.0%)	$10,532
2021	$4,827 (36.7%)	$8,343 (63.4%)	$13,169
2022	$999 (7.2%)	$12,867 (92.8%)	$13,865

Data source: Pennsylvania Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Mount Carmel Area Junior High School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 511^th of 891 Middle schools	Ranks 549^th of 893 Middle schools	4.1%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
7th Grade Math (Mount Carmel Area Junior High School)	33.4	26.1	7.3%
7th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)	38.2	33.2	5%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Mount Carmel Area Junior High School)	55.6	38.8	16.8%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)	60.5	54.5	6%
8th Grade Math (Mount Carmel Area Junior High School)	29.3	22.7	6.6%
8th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)	32.2	26	6.2%
8th Grade Science (Mount Carmel Area Junior High School)	50.8	51.3	0.5%
8th Grade Science (Pennsylvania)	58.2	57	1.2%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Mount Carmel Area Junior High School)	43.5	36.4	7.1%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)	57.9	52.8	5.1%
All Grades Math (Mount Carmel Area Junior High School)	31.3	24.3	7%
All Grades Math (Pennsylvania)	42.4	39.3	3.1%
All Grades Science (Mount Carmel Area Junior High School)	50.8	51.3	0.5%
All Grades Science (Pennsylvania)	68	65.6	2.4%
All Grades English Language Arts (Mount Carmel Area Junior High School)	49.6	37.6	12%
All Grades English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)	60.9	53.8	7.1%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	252	263	4.4%
African American	6	9	50%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	2	4	100%
Hispanic	13	24	84.6%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	226	216	4.4%
Two or More Races	5	10	100%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	60.7%	100%	39.3%

Schools Near Mount Carmel Area Junior High School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2023)				Ranking (2022)				PSSA Math (2023)					PSSA Science (2023)		PSSA English Language Arts (2023)					Per Pupil Expenditures (2022)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	SchoolDigger Rating (2023)	Average Standard Score (2022)	Statewide Rank (2022)	State Percentile (2022)	Rank Change from Previous Year	PSSA Math 5th Grade	PSSA Math 6th Grade	PSSA Math 7th Grade	PSSA Math 8th Grade	PSSA Math All Grades	PSSA Science 8th Grade	PSSA Science All Grades	PSSA English Language Arts 5th Grade	PSSA English Language Arts 6th Grade	PSSA English Language Arts 7th Grade	PSSA English Language Arts 8th Grade	PSSA English Language Arts All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Mount Carmel Area Junior High School	Public	7-8	600 W 5th St	Mount Carmel	17851	Northumberland County	Mount Carmel Area School District	No	No	No	No	(570) 339-1500	263	18	14.6	100.0%	216 (82.1%)	9 (3.4%)	24 (9.1%)	4 (1.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (3.8%)	40.3	549^th of 893 public middle schools	38.5%		44.1	520^th of 883 public middle schools	41.1%	29			26.1	22.7	24.3	51.3	51.3			38.8	36.4	37.6	$13,865	$999	$12,867
Shamokin Area Middle School	Public	7-8	2000 W State St	Shamokin	17866	Northumberland County	Shamokin Area School District	No	No	No	No	(570) 648-5731	346	26	13.1	100.0%	280 (80.9%)	17 (4.9%)	44 (12.7%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (1.2%)	23.1	665^th of 893 public middle schools	25.5%		37.1	574^th of 883 public middle schools	35.0%	91			19.3	6.8	12.9	33.4	33.4			34.5	35.1	34.8	$10,506	$2,723	$7,783
Southern Columbia Middle School	Public	5-8	810 Southern Drive	Catawissa	17820	Columbia County	Southern Columbia Area School District	No	No	No	No	(570) 356-3400	401	26	15.4	23.7%	376 (93.8%)	1 (0.2%)	12 (3.0%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (2.5%)	74	210^th of 893 public middle schools	76.5%		78.2	156^th of 883 public middle schools	82.3%	54	57.9	47.6	53.0	18.6	43.1	67.6	67.6	72.6	81.2	78.3	51.4	70.4	$15,695	$1,118	$14,577
Shamokin Area Intermediate School	Public	5-6	3000 W State St	Coal Township	17866	Northumberland County	Shamokin Area School District	No	No	No	No	(570) 648-5721	333	13	26.4	100.0%	260 (78.1%)	16 (4.8%)	41 (12.3%)	3 (0.9%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (3.6%)								(n/a)	21.0	16.1			18.5			40.8	43.2			42.1	$9,173	$1,294	$7,879
Lengel Middle School	Public	5-8	1541 Laurel Blvd	Pottsville	17901	Schuylkill County	Pottsville Area School District	No	No	No	Yes	(570) 621-2923	699	52	13.4	66.0%	521 (74.5%)	50 (7.2%)	88 (12.6%)	5 (0.7%)	1 (0.1%)	2 (0.3%)	32 (4.6%)	49.9	470^th of 893 public middle schools	47.4%		54	419^th of 883 public middle schools	52.5%	51	43.6	26.0	27.9	25.2	30.7	59.9	59.9	48.4	42.5	50.0	50.9	48.1	$13,034	$1,007	$12,027
Bloomsburg Area Middle School	Public	6-8	1100 Railroad St	Bloomsburg	17815	Columbia County	Bloomsburg Area School District	No	No	No	Yes	(570) 784-9100	354	27	13.3	46.3%	292 (82.5%)	11 (3.1%)	20 (5.6%)	7 (2.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	23 (6.5%)	72	224^th of 893 public middle schools	74.9%		59.1	364^th of 883 public middle schools	58.8%	140		46.3	42.7	24.2	38.8	74.4	74.4		68.6	55.3	58.7	61.4	$12,080	$1,286	$10,794
Danville Area Middle School	Public	6-8	252 Northumberland St	Danville	17821	Montour County	Danville Area School District	No	No	No	No	(570) 271-3268	508	38	13.2	36.6%	442 (87.0%)	12 (2.4%)	15 (3.0%)	20 (3.9%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.4%)	17 (3.3%)	77.2	174^th of 893 public middle schools	80.5%		85.5	95^th of 883 public middle schools	89.2%	79		44.4	47.4	40.6	44.2	69.1	69.1		60.7	62.2	66.7	63.1	$13,721	$1,155	$12,566
Pine Grove Area Middle School	Public	5-8	105 School Street	Pine Grove	17963	Schuylkill County	Pine Grove Area School District	No	No	No	No	(570) 345-2731	473	40	11.9	39.7%	453 (95.8%)	1 (0.2%)	5 (1.1%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	11 (2.3%)	51.2	454^th of 893 public middle schools	49.2%		49.5	470^th of 883 public middle schools	46.8%	16	45.5	36.4	30.2	19.2	32.1	52.5	52.5	46.6	65.2	50.0	41.3	50.1	$11,928	$31	$11,897
Central Columbia Middle School	Public	5-8	4777 Old Berwick Rd	Bloomsburg	17815	Columbia County	Central Columbia School District	No	No	No	No	(570) 784-6103	612	37	16.7	36.6%	548 (89.5%)	1 (0.2%)	16 (2.6%)	17 (2.8%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	28 (4.6%)	85.3	100^th of 893 public middle schools	88.8%		87	80^th of 883 public middle schools	90.9%	20	77.3	68.8	54.0	50.7	61.4	65.6	65.6	67.8	73.1	69.8	60.8	67.7	$17,448	$1,593	$15,855
Schuylkill Haven Middle School	Public	5-7	120 Haven Street	Schuylkill Haven	17972	Schuylkill County	Schuylkill Haven Area School District	No	No	No	No	(570) 385-6708	260	20	13.3	50.4%	229 (88.1%)	3 (1.2%)	21 (8.1%)	1 (0.4%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (1.9%)	47.3	501^st of 893 public middle schools	43.9%		51.9	444^th of 883 public middle schools	49.7%	57	39.4	34.1	30.0		34.5			40.0	52.3	40.0		44.4	$16,904	$1,358	$15,546

Frequently Asked Questions about Mount Carmel Area Junior High School

Is Mount Carmel Area Junior High School a good school?

Mount Carmel Area Junior High School ranks 549^th of 893 Pennsylvania middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

What district is Mount Carmel Area Junior High School in?

Mount Carmel Area School District

What is the racial makeup of Mount Carmel Area Junior High School?

Students at Mount Carmel Area Junior High School are 82% White, 9% Hispanic, 4% Two or more races, 3% African American, 2% Asian.

How many students attend Mount Carmel Area Junior High School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 263 students attended Mount Carmel Area Junior High School.

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