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Pocono Mountain West Junior High School vs. Pocono Mountain East Junior High School

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School Overview

School
Pocono Mountain West Junior High School
180 Panther Lane
Pocono Summit, PA 18346
: 
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Pocono Mountain East Junior High School
125 Center Court
Swiftwater, PA 18370
: 
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Top Rankings

Pocono Mountain West Junior High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 10%)
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 10%)

Pocono Mountain East Junior High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 20%)
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 10%)
Overview
Serving 681 students in grades 7-8, Pocono Mountain West Junior High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 19% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 47% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Serving 543 students in grades 7-8, Pocono Mountain East Junior High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 27% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Grades Offered
7-8
7-8
Total Students
681 students
543 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Pocono Mountain West Junior High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Pocono Mountain East Junior High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
48% | 52%
53% | 47%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Pocono Mountain West Junior High School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Pocono Mountain East Junior High School.
Total Classroom Teachers
68 teachers
53 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Pocono Mountain West Junior High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Pocono Mountain East Junior High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
10:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Pocono Mountain West Junior High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Pocono Mountain School District and the state of Pennsylvania, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Pocono Mountain East Junior High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Pocono Mountain School District and the state of Pennsylvania, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#2119 out of 2733 schools in PA
(Bottom 50%)
#1636 out of 2733 schools in PA
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Pocono Mountain West Junior High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Pocono Mountain East Junior High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
19%
(Bottom 50% in PA)
27%
(Bottom 50% in PA)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Pocono Mountain West Junior High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Pocono Mountain School District and Pennsylvania public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Pocono Mountain East Junior High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Pocono Mountain School District and Pennsylvania public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
47%
(Bottom 50% in PA)(21-22 School Year Data)
60%
(Top 50% in PA)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Pocono Mountain West Junior High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Pocono Mountain School District and Pennsylvania public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Pocono Mountain East Junior High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Pocono Mountain School District and Pennsylvania public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
45%
(Bottom 50% in PA)(21-22 School Year Data)
53%
(Bottom 50% in PA)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Pocono Mountain West Junior High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Pocono Mountain School District and Pennsylvania public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Pocono Mountain East Junior High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Pocono Mountain School District and Pennsylvania public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Pocono Mountain West Junior High School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Pocono Mountain East Junior High School by grade.
Grade 7 Students
355
247
Grade 8 Students
326
295
Grade 9 Students
-
1

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
2%
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Pocono Mountain West Junior High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Pocono Mountain School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Pocono Mountain East Junior High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Pocono Mountain School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
36%
29%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Pocono Mountain West Junior High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Pocono Mountain School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Pocono Mountain East Junior High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Pocono Mountain School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
28%
17%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Pocono Mountain West Junior High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Pocono Mountain School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Pocono Mountain East Junior High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Pocono Mountain School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
31%
50%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Pocono Mountain West Junior High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Pocono Mountain School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Pocono Mountain East Junior High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Pocono Mountain School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Pocono Mountain West Junior High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Pocono Mountain School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Pocono Mountain East Junior High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Pocono Mountain School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.70
0.64
This chart showcases the diversity score of Pocono Mountain West Junior High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Pocono Mountain School District and Pennsylvania, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Pocono Mountain East Junior High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Pocono Mountain School District and Pennsylvania, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
99%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Pocono Mountain West Junior High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Pocono Mountain School District and Pennsylvania, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Pocono Mountain East Junior High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Pocono Mountain School District and Pennsylvania, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
5%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Pocono Mountain West Junior High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Pocono Mountain School District and Pennsylvania, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Pocono Mountain East Junior High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Pocono Mountain School District and Pennsylvania, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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