Is Pocono Mountain West Junior High School a good school?

Pocono Mountain West Junior High School ranks 529 th of 891 Pennsylvania middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Pocono Mountain West Junior High School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 681 students attended Pocono Mountain West Junior High School.

What is the racial makeup of Pocono Mountain West Junior High School?

Students at Pocono Mountain West Junior High School are 36% Hispanic, 31% White, 28% African American, 3% Two or more races, 2% Asian.

Pocono Mountain West Junior High School

Summary:

Pocono Mountain West Junior High School is a public middle school serving grades 7-8 in the Pocono Mountain School District, located in Pocono Summit, PA. With 713 students, the school faces significant academic challenges, consistently underperforming compared to state and district averages on standardized tests.

While the school's overall performance is low, it stands out in its ability to effectively serve certain student subgroups, ranking in the top quartile of Pennsylvania middle schools for African American and English Language Learner students. However, the school has seen a concerning increase in dropout rates, rising from 0.5% in 2021-2022 to 1.6% in 2022-2023, which is higher than the typical dropout rate for the surrounding schools. Additionally, Pocono Mountain West Junior High School has a high percentage of students from low-income families, with 74.75% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch in 2022-2023, significantly higher than the surrounding schools.

When compared to nearby middle schools, Pocono Mountain East Junior High School and North Pocono Middle School both outperform Pocono Mountain West on most academic metrics, ranking higher statewide and achieving higher proficiency rates on standardized tests. The other nearby schools, such as J.T. Lambert Intermediate, Stroudsburg Middle, and Pleasant Valley Middle, also generally outperform Pocono Mountain West on academic measures.

Detail:

Public 7-8

180 Panther Lane
Pocono Summit, PA 18346-9744

(570) 839-7121

District: Pocono Mountain School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
529^th of 891 Pennsylvania Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $24,793

Student/teacher ratio: 10.0

Number of students: 681

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

35.7%

White:

31.3%

African American:

28.2%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 99.6%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Pocono Mountain West Junior High School ranks worse than 59.4% of middle schools in Pennsylvania. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 42.9. (See more...)

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

Student Body

Compare Details Student population at Pocono Mountain West Junior High School is diverse. Racial makeup is: Hispanic (35.7%), White (31.3%), African American (28.2%). (See more...)

Compare Details 99.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Pocono Mountain West Junior High School is 10, which is the lowest among 3 middle schools in the Pocono Mountain School District! (See more...)

Compare Pocono Mountain West Junior High School employs 67.5 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Pocono Mountain West Junior High School is $24,793, which is the highest among 3 middle schools in the Pocono Mountain School District!

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Pocono Mountain West Junior High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Pocono Mountain West Junior High School 529^th of 891 Pennsylvania public middle schools. (See Pocono Mountain West Junior High School in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Pocono Mountain School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Pocono Mountain School District 343^rd of 610 Pennsylvania school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Pocono Mountain West Junior High School

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Rank History for all students at Pocono Mountain West Junior High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	PA State Percentile
2009	28.80	624^th	770	19.0%
2010	49.71	513^th	805	36.3%
2011	48.23	535^th	825	35.2%
2012	43.12	579^th	834	30.6%
2013	41.46	528^th	758	30.3%
2014	40.19	510^th	728	29.9%
2015	33.68	569^th	835	31.9%
2016	36.21	580^th	870	33.3%
2017	36.10	580^th	877	33.9%
2018	31.79	596^th	861	30.8%
2019	35.35	594^th	891	33.3%
2021	20.68	620^th	797	22.2%
2022	43.89	521^st	883	41.0%
2023	37.41	575^th	893	35.6%
2024	42.90	529^th	891	40.6%

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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Pocono Mountain West Junior High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	72.40	23^rd	143	83.9%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Pocono Mountain West Junior High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	44.27	493^rd	874	43.6%
2024	52.65	413^th	877	52.9%

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Rank History for Female students at Pocono Mountain West Junior High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	45.36	508^th	860	40.9%

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Rank History for Disabled students at Pocono Mountain West Junior High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	29.13	481^st	660	27.1%
2024	34.57	425^th	672	36.8%

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Rank History for Male students at Pocono Mountain West Junior High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	38.09	553^rd	870	36.4%

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Rank History for African American students at Pocono Mountain West Junior High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	61.19	123^rd	421	70.8%
2024	68.37	94^th	408	77.0%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Pocono Mountain West Junior High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	49.10	172^nd	362	52.5%
2024	58.66	123^rd	362	66.0%

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Rank History for White students at Pocono Mountain West Junior High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	32.88	478^th	681	29.8%
2024	39.43	412^th	673	38.8%

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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 Pocono Mountain West Junior High School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2007	513	334	19	244	2	n/a	n/a	1112
2008	504	341	14	241	4	n/a	n/a	1104
2009	436	354	14	268	3	n/a	n/a	1075
2010	410	340	21	268	6	n/a	n/a	1045
2011	409	335	26	275	4	0	0	1049
2012	384	302	25	266	3	0	0	980
2013	300	303	17	224	6	0	0	850
2014	300	266	14	245	2	0	0	827
2015	285	244	21	246	1	0	0	797
2016	272	250	16	228	2	3	2	773
2017	275	283	9	217	1	3	5	793
2018	273	271	12	230	2	3	7	798
2019	291	261	15	226	4	2	4	803
2020	266	266	16	248	3	1	3	803
2021	234	238	18	252	4	1	12	759
2022	248	215	17	244	3	3	8	738
2023	229	195	10	261	1	3	14	713
2024	213	192	11	243	2	2	18	681

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 Pocono Mountain West Junior High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2007	1112	84.3	13.2	55.3
2008	1104	96.0	11.5	50.8
2009	1075	99.9	10.8	56.2
2010	1045	96.6	10.8	57.7
2011	1049	96.9	10.8	49.3
2012	980	90.1	10.8	64.2
2013	850	78.0	10.8	69.9
2014	827	69.8	11.8	74.6
2015	797	68.0	11.7	71.4
2016	773	66.0	11.7	72.8
2017	793	66.3	11.9	74.4
2018	798	67.4	11.8	72.6
2019	803	70.6	11.3	72.5
2020	803	69.7	11.5	69.2
2021	759	72.6	10.4	64.3
2022	738	73.6	10.0	53.3
2023	713	69.4	10.2	74.8
2024	681	67.5	10.0	99.6

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 Pocono Mountain West Junior High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2007	1112	84.3	13.2	55.3
2008	1104	96.0	11.5	50.8
2009	1075	99.9	10.8	56.2
2010	1045	96.6	10.8	57.7
2011	1049	96.9	10.8	49.3
2012	980	90.1	10.8	64.2
2013	850	78.0	10.8	69.9
2014	827	69.8	11.8	74.6
2015	797	68.0	11.7	71.4
2016	773	66.0	11.7	72.8
2017	793	66.3	11.9	74.4
2018	798	67.4	11.8	72.6
2019	803	70.6	11.3	72.5
2020	803	69.7	11.5	69.2
2021	759	72.6	10.4	64.3
2022	738	73.6	10.0	53.3
2023	713	69.4	10.2	74.8
2024	681	67.5	10.0	99.6

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 Pocono Mountain West Junior High School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$631 (2.6%)	$23,820 (97.4%)	$24,451
2020	$462 (2.0%)	$22,859 (98.0%)	$23,320
2021	$993 (3.5%)	$27,534 (96.5%)	$28,527
2022	$1,404 (5.7%)	$23,389 (94.3%)	$24,793

Data source: Pennsylvania Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Pocono Mountain West Junior High School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 594^th of 891 Middle schools	Ranks 575^th of 893 Middle schools	2.3%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
7th Grade Math (Pocono Mountain West Junior High School)	25.5	22	3.5%
7th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)	38.2	33.2	5%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Pocono Mountain West Junior High School)	51.3	42.5	8.8%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)	60.5	54.5	6%
8th Grade Math (Pocono Mountain West Junior High School)	20.4	16.9	3.5%
8th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)	32.2	26	6.2%
8th Grade Science (Pocono Mountain West Junior High School)	45.4	45.9	0.5%
8th Grade Science (Pennsylvania)	58.2	57	1.2%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Pocono Mountain West Junior High School)	41	42.4	1.4%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)	57.9	52.8	5.1%
All Grades Math (Pocono Mountain West Junior High School)	23	19.3	3.7%
All Grades Math (Pennsylvania)	42.4	39.3	3.1%
All Grades Science (Pocono Mountain West Junior High School)	45.4	45.9	0.5%
All Grades Science (Pennsylvania)	68	65.6	2.4%
All Grades English Language Arts (Pocono Mountain West Junior High School)	46.2	42.4	3.8%
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	803	713	11.2%
African American	261	195	25.3%
American Indian	4	1	75%
Asian	15	10	33.3%
Hispanic	226	261	15.5%
Pacific Islander	2	3	50%
White	291	229	21.3%
Two or More Races	4	14	250%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	72.5%	74.8%	2.3%

Schools Near Pocono Mountain West Junior High School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				PSSA Math (2024)						PSSA Science (2024)			PSSA English Language Arts (2024)						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 (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	PSSA Math 4th Grade	PSSA Math 5th Grade	PSSA Math 6th Grade	PSSA Math 7th Grade	PSSA Math 8th Grade	PSSA Math All Grades	PSSA Science 4th Grade	PSSA Science 8th Grade	PSSA Science All Grades	PSSA English Language Arts 4th Grade	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
Pocono Mountain West Junior High School	Public	7-8	180 Panther Lane	Pocono Summit	18346	Monroe County	Pocono Mountain School District	No	No	No	Yes	(570) 839-7121	681	68	10.0	99.6%	213 (31.3%)	192 (28.2%)	243 (35.7%)	11 (1.6%)	2 (0.3%)	2 (0.3%)	18 (2.6%)	42.9	529^th of 891 public middle schools	40.6%		37.4	575^th of 893 public middle schools	35.6%	46				25.2	18.9	22.2		43.2	43.2				50.6	43.4	47.1	$24,793	$1,404	$23,389
Swiftwater Interm School	Public	4-6	208 Campus Drive	Swiftwater	18370	Monroe County	Pocono Mountain School District	No	No	No	Yes	(570) 839-7121	727	71	10.2	99.6%	393 (54.1%)	112 (15.4%)	187 (25.7%)	15 (2.1%)	1 (0.1%)	3 (0.4%)	16 (2.2%)								(n/a)	52.7	42.8	37.3			44.2	83.6		83.6	42.9	39.8	47.6			43.4	$23,227	$1,315	$21,912
Pocono Mountain East Junior High School	Public	7-8	125 Center Court	Swiftwater	18370	Monroe County	Pocono Mountain School District	No	No	No	Yes	(570) 839-7121	543	53	10.3	99.4%	269 (49.5%)	90 (16.6%)	159 (29.3%)	13 (2.4%)	2 (0.4%)	1 (0.2%)	9 (1.7%)	61.6	347^th of 891 public middle schools	61.1%		57.6	379^th of 893 public middle schools	57.6%	32				36.0	28.3	31.9		56.9	56.9				45.8	61.3	54.1	$24,415	$1,382	$23,032
Stroudsburg Middle School	Public	5-7	200 Pocono Commons	Stroudsburg	18360	Monroe County	Stroudsburg Area School District	No	No	No	No	(570) 213-0203	981	88	11.1	49.8%	485 (49.4%)	183 (18.7%)	251 (25.6%)	35 (3.6%)	1 (0.1%)	2 (0.2%)	24 (2.4%)	67.9	268^th of 891 public middle schools	69.9%		59.6	363^rd of 893 public middle schools	59.4%	95		42.2	40.7	40.8		41.2					49.8	56.7	58.9		55.3	$18,842	$346	$18,496
Pleasant Valley Middle School	Public	6-8	2233 Route 115	Brodheadsville	18322	Monroe County	Pleasant Valley School District	No	No	No	No	(570) 402-1000	926	47	19.5		627 (67.7%)	63 (6.8%)	170 (18.4%)	16 (1.7%)	1 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	48 (5.2%)	54.4	421^st of 891 public middle schools	52.7%		55.2	414^th of 893 public middle schools	53.6%	7			32.7	28.8	31.3	31.0		55.0	55.0			43.3	50.2	55.2	49.6	$25,200	$310	$24,890
J T Lambert Intermediate School	Public	6-8	2000 Milford Rd	East Stroudsburg	18301	Monroe County	East Stroudsburg Area School District	No	No	No	No	(570) 424-8430	920	69	13.3	55.3%	392 (42.6%)	211 (22.9%)	132 (14.3%)	13 (1.4%)	50 (5.4%)	3 (0.3%)	119 (12.9%)	38.3	570^th of 891 public middle schools	36.0%		37	581^st of 893 public middle schools	34.9%	11			23.1	20.4	14.5	19.5		49.3	49.3			49.6	38.3	45.8	44.4	$20,362	$478	$19,884
North Pocono Middle School	Public	6-8	701 Church St	Moscow	18444	Lackawanna County	North Pocono School District	No	No	No	Yes	(570) 842-4588	700	51	13.6	35.1%	632 (90.3%)	8 (1.1%)	20 (2.9%)	6 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.1%)	33 (4.7%)	77.1	176^th of 891 public middle schools	80.2%		78.8	158^th of 893 public middle schools	82.3%	18			39.9	47.7	30.5	39.1		66.4	66.4			65.7	71.2	69.4	68.7	$20,141	$542	$19,599

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