Pocono Mountain East Junior High School

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Pocono Mountain East Junior High School ranks 379 th of 893 Pennsylvania middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Pocono Mountain East Junior High School is a public middle school serving grades 7-8 in the Pocono Mountain School District, with a diverse student population of 573 students that is predominantly White (51.31%), with significant Hispanic (27.23%) and African American (17.28%) populations.

One of the school's key strengths is its ability to effectively support the academic achievement of its African American and Hispanic students. While the school's overall academic performance, as measured by PSSA test scores, is generally on par with or slightly below the district and state averages, the school's performance for specific student subgroups is notably stronger. For example, in the 2022-2023 school year, Pocono Mountain East Junior High School ranked 27th out of 421 Pennsylvania middle schools for African American students and 86th out of 362 Pennsylvania middle schools for Hispanic students. This suggests the school is providing an equitable and effective education for students of all backgrounds.

When compared to other nearby middle schools, such as North Pocono Middle School, DeFranco Elementary School, and Bangor Area Middle School, Pocono Mountain East Junior High School generally performs on par or slightly below in terms of overall academic achievement. However, the school's higher per-student spending of around $24,000, which is above the state average, does not necessarily translate to higher overall academic performance, suggesting that factors beyond just funding, such as instructional practices, teacher quality, and school culture, may play a more significant role in driving student outcomes.

Detail:

Public 7-8

125 Center Court
Swiftwater, PA 18370

(570) 839-7121

District: Pocono Mountain School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
379^th of 893 Pennsylvania Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $24,415

Student/teacher ratio: 10.4

Number of students: 573

Racial breakdown:

White:

51.3%

Hispanic:

27.2%

African American:

17.3%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 50.1%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Pocono Mountain East Junior High School ranks better than 57.6% of middle schools in Pennsylvania. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 57.58. (See more...)

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

Student Body

Compare Details Pocono Mountain East Junior High School has the smallest middle school student body size in the Pocono Mountain School District. Student population at Pocono Mountain East Junior High School is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (51.3%), Hispanic (27.2%), African American (17.3%). (See more...)

Compare Details 50.1% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the lowest percentage in the Pocono Mountain School District. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Pocono Mountain East Junior High School is 10.4, which is the highest among 3 middle schools in the Pocono Mountain School District! (See more...)

Compare Pocono Mountain East Junior High School employs 54.8 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Pocono Mountain East Junior High School is $24,415. 1 middle schools in the Pocono Mountain School District spend more per student.

Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Pocono Mountain East Junior High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Pocono Mountain East Junior High School 379^th of 893 Pennsylvania public middle schools. (See Pocono Mountain East 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 377^th of 606 Pennsylvania school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Pocono Mountain East Junior High School

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

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	PA State Percentile
2010	56.44	419^th	805	48.0%
2011	67.13	304^th	825	63.2%
2012	68.10	311^th	834	62.7%
2013	64.13	327^th	758	56.9%
2014	69.99	229^th	728	68.5%
2015	71.84	227^th	835	72.8%
2016	72.82	222^nd	870	74.5%
2017	59.81	373^rd	877	57.5%
2018	64.78	321^st	861	62.7%
2019	68.84	275^th	891	69.1%
2021	51.19	397^th	797	50.2%
2022	68.23	257^th	883	70.9%
2023	57.58	379^th	893	57.6%

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

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	53.98	388^th	874	55.6%

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

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	37.32	383^rd	660	42.0%

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

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	88.22	27^th	421	93.6%

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

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	67.39	86^th	362	76.2%

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

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	43.37	373^rd	681	45.2%

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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 East Junior High School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2009	547	164	19	108	2	n/a	n/a	840
2010	543	153	19	125	1	n/a	n/a	841
2011	517	153	14	141	2	6	0	833
2012	494	150	14	112	1	4	0	775
2013	448	121	17	140	1	1	0	728
2014	394	136	16	125	0	0	0	671
2015	373	140	20	135	0	1	0	669
2016	365	134	21	115	0	1	2	638
2017	381	127	18	127	1	1	2	657
2018	376	140	16	131	1	1	3	668
2019	359	127	10	118	0	0	2	616
2020	349	107	10	135	0	0	6	607
2021	327	101	17	146	0	0	8	599
2022	315	96	17	142	0	1	8	579
2023	294	99	12	156	2	2	8	573

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 East Junior High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2009	840	73.2	11.5	31.1
2010	841	71.3	11.8	40.5
2011	833	73.1	11.3	38.1
2012	775	71.5	10.8	41
2013	728	65.8	11.0	43.5
2014	671	59.9	11.1	45.8
2015	669	59.0	11.3	45.6
2016	638	58.0	11.0	47
2017	657	58.4	11.2	52.4
2018	668	55.8	11.9	50
2019	616	54.6	11.2	46.9
2020	607	53.8	11.2	46
2021	599	53.2	11.2	40.7
2022	579	55.0	10.5	34
2023	573	54.8	10.4	50.1

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 East Junior High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2009	840	73.2	11.5	31.1
2010	841	71.3	11.8	40.5
2011	833	73.1	11.3	38.1
2012	775	71.5	10.8	41
2013	728	65.8	11.0	43.5
2014	671	59.9	11.1	45.8
2015	669	59.0	11.3	45.6
2016	638	58.0	11.0	47
2017	657	58.4	11.2	52.4
2018	668	55.8	11.9	50
2019	616	54.6	11.2	46.9
2020	607	53.8	11.2	46
2021	599	53.2	11.2	40.7
2022	579	55.0	10.5	34
2023	573	54.8	10.4	50.1

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 East Junior High School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$561 (2.6%)	$21,189 (97.4%)	$21,750
2020	$434 (2.0%)	$21,486 (98.0%)	$21,920
2021	$802 (3.5%)	$22,260 (96.5%)	$23,062
2022	$1,382 (5.7%)	$23,032 (94.3%)	$24,415

Data source: Pennsylvania Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Pocono Mountain East Junior 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 275^th of 891 Middle schools	Ranks 379^th of 893 Middle schools	11.6%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
7th Grade Math (Pocono Mountain East Junior High School)	39	31.1	7.9%
7th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)	38.2	33.2	5%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Pocono Mountain East Junior High School)	58.8	54.5	4.3%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)	60.5	54.5	6%
8th Grade Math (Pocono Mountain East Junior High School)	40.6	26.6	14%
8th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)	32.2	26	6.2%
8th Grade Science (Pocono Mountain East Junior High School)	65.1	54.8	10.3%
8th Grade Science (Pennsylvania)	58.2	57	1.2%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Pocono Mountain East Junior High School)	66.3	52.1	14.2%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)	57.9	52.8	5.1%
All Grades Math (Pocono Mountain East Junior High School)	39.8	28.9	10.9%
All Grades Math (Pennsylvania)	42.4	39.3	3.1%
All Grades Science (Pocono Mountain East Junior High School)	65.1	54.8	10.3%
All Grades Science (Pennsylvania)	68	65.6	2.4%
All Grades English Language Arts (Pocono Mountain East Junior High School)	62.9	53.3	9.6%
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	616	573	7%
African American	127	99	22%
American Indian	0	2
Asian	10	12	20%
Hispanic	118	156	32.2%
Pacific Islander	0	2
White	359	294	18.1%
Two or More Races	2	8	300%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	46.9%	50.1%	3.2%

Schools Near Pocono Mountain East 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 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 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	573	55	10.4	50.1%	294 (51.3%)	99 (17.3%)	156 (27.2%)	12 (2.1%)	2 (0.3%)	2 (0.3%)	8 (1.4%)	57.6	379^th of 893 public middle schools	57.6%		68.2	257^th of 883 public middle schools	70.9%	122				31.1	26.6	28.9		54.8	54.8				54.5	52.1	53.3	$24,415	$1,382	$23,032
Swiftwater Interm School	Public	4-6	208 Campus Drive	Swiftwater	18370	Monroe County	Pocono Mountain School District	No	No	No	Yes	(570) 839-7121	726	71	10.1	53.4%	388 (53.4%)	121 (16.7%)	194 (26.7%)	12 (1.7%)	2 (0.3%)	2 (0.3%)	7 (1.0%)								(n/a)	43.6	35.5	42.5			40.5	80.8		80.8	38.0	42.4	53.8			44.7	$23,227	$1,315	$21,912
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	713	69	10.2	74.8%	229 (32.1%)	195 (27.3%)	261 (36.6%)	10 (1.4%)	1 (0.1%)	3 (0.4%)	14 (2.0%)	37.4	575^th of 893 public middle schools	35.6%		43.9	521^st of 883 public middle schools	41.0%	54				22.0	16.9	19.3		45.9	45.9				42.5	42.4	42.4	$24,793	$1,404	$23,389
Stroudsburg Middle School	Public	5-7	200 Pocono Commons	Stroudsburg	18360	Monroe County	Stroudsburg Area School District	No	No	No	No	(570) 213-0203	1,056	86	12.3	45.4%	505 (47.8%)	195 (18.5%)	279 (26.4%)	37 (3.5%)	1 (0.1%)	3 (0.3%)	36 (3.4%)	59.6	363^rd of 893 public middle schools	59.4%		61.2	338^th of 883 public middle schools	61.7%	25		47.9	41.2	35.0		41.1					53.3	55.8	50.8		53.3	$18,842	$346	$18,496
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	942	73	12.9	61.1%	399 (42.4%)	207 (22.0%)	170 (18.0%)	16 (1.7%)	35 (3.7%)	1 (0.1%)	114 (12.1%)	37	581^st of 893 public middle schools	34.9%		32.6	594^th of 883 public middle schools	32.7%	13			15.9	14.5	18.0	16.2		49.2	49.2			46.1	44.9	48.6	46.6	$20,362	$478	$19,884
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	950	51	18.4	50.5%	646 (68.0%)	55 (5.8%)	177 (18.6%)	16 (1.7%)	2 (0.2%)	1 (0.1%)	53 (5.6%)	55.2	414^th of 893 public middle schools	53.6%		63.6	315^th of 883 public middle schools	64.3%	99			35.9	38.3	21.3	31.9		50.2	50.2			52.8	57.3	47.9	52.7	$25,200	$310	$24,890
Lehman Intermediate School	Public	6-8	257 Timberwolf Dr	Dingmans Ferry	18328	Pike County	East Stroudsburg Area School District	No	No	No	No	(570) 588-4410	603	57	10.5	58.9%	196 (32.5%)	142 (23.5%)	158 (26.2%)	12 (2.0%)	19 (3.2%)	4 (0.7%)	72 (11.9%)	37	580^th of 893 public middle schools	35.1%		33.7	590^th of 883 public middle schools	33.2%	10			21.0	14.9	7.4	14.6		48.6	48.6			52.8	46.1	48.0	49.1	$22,940	$473	$22,467
DeFranco Elementary School	Public	5-6	267 Five Points Richmond Rd	Bangor	18013	Northampton County	Bangor Area School District	No	No	No	Yes	(610) 599-7013	431	28	15.3	41.8%	371 (86.1%)	5 (1.2%)	30 (7.0%)	1 (0.2%)	3 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	21 (4.9%)								(n/a)		52.6	43.1			47.9					55.3	59.5			57.4	$17,567	$793	$16,774
Bangor Area Middle School	Public	7-8	401 Five Points Richmond Rd	Bangor	18013	Northampton County	Bangor Area School District	No	No	No	Yes	(610) 599-7012	455	39	11.6	47.5%	377 (82.9%)	7 (1.5%)	45 (9.9%)	3 (0.7%)	4 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	19 (4.2%)	67.3	275^th of 893 public middle schools	69.2%		75.6	183^rd of 883 public middle schools	79.3%	92				36.4	26.1	31.4		67.4	67.4				58.7	57.0	57.9	$18,108	$1,085	$17,022
Wind Gap Middle School	Public	4-8	1620 Teels Rd	Pen Argyl	18072	Northampton County	Pen Argyl Area School District	No	No	No	No	(610) 863-9093	518	46	11.2	45.9%	441 (85.1%)	11 (2.1%)	44 (8.5%)	3 (0.6%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	18 (3.5%)	66.8	283^rd of 893 public middle schools	68.3%		64.6	306^th of 883 public middle schools	65.3%	23	49.4	41.6	43.8	53.6	28.7	43.6	84.3	59.4	71.4	52.1	58.3	59.5	55.4	49.0	54.9	$16,620	$772	$15,848

Frequently Asked Questions about Pocono Mountain East Junior High School

Is Pocono Mountain East Junior High School a good school?

Pocono Mountain East Junior High School ranks 379^th of 893 Pennsylvania middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

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Pocono Mountain School District

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

Students at Pocono Mountain East Junior High School are 51% White, 27% Hispanic, 17% African American, 2% Asian, 1% Two or more races.

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In the 2022-23 school year, 573 students attended Pocono Mountain East Junior High School.

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