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#1920 of 2,846 schools in PA
Donegal Jhs
Middle School · Donegal Sd · Mount Joy, PA
A Donegal Sd middle school where students score 6 points below what's typical for similar communities.
915 Anderson Ferry Road, Mount Joy, PA 17552
- Math 38% vs PA 35% (2024)
- Reading 58% vs PA 53% (2024)
- 14.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Donegal Jhs score 48% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 53%).
2024 PSSA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. PA average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 8 points since 2020, reaching 48% in 2024.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 48% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 63% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 34 test records from PA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
50.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Donegal Jhs sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 5Car-Dependent
- Bike 36Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Average431/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Mount Joy), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$89,776
Median home value
$275,600
Median rent
$1,225/mo
College educated
33%
Homeownership
71.4%
Poverty rate
5.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 17552; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Janus SchoolPrivate · tuition | 8.1private | 2–12 | 2.1 mi | 77 | Compare → |
| Sonlight River Brethren SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.3private | 1–12 | 3.0 mi | 53 | Compare → |
| Columbia MS Hill CampusEnrollment path unverified | 4.4 | 7–8 | 3.4 mi | 197 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Donegal Sd
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #4 of 4
- District spending per student
- $15,904NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 6.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
Donegal Jhs is listed in Donegal SD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Donegal Jhs
Donegal Jhs is a public middle school in Mount Joy, PA, part of Donegal Sd, serving approximately 445 students in grades 7th-8th with a 14.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.4 out of 10 and ranks #1,920 of 2,846 schools in PA. State assessment records show 48% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 63% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Donegal Jhs
What grades does Donegal Jhs serve?
Donegal Jhs serves students in grades 7th through 8th.
How many students attend Donegal Jhs?
Donegal Jhs has an enrollment of approximately 445 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Donegal Jhs?
The student-teacher ratio at Donegal Jhs is 14.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Donegal Jhs rank in PA?
Donegal Jhs ranks #1,920 of 2,846 schools in PA.
What is Donegal Jhs's MySchoolScout rating?
Donegal Jhs has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.4 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Donegal Jhs?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Donegal Jhs has 48% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 63% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Donegal Jhs a charter school?
No, Donegal Jhs is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Donegal Jhs a Title I school?
No, Donegal Jhs is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Donegal Jhs?
50.6% of students at Donegal Jhs qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 7th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 445
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 31
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Lancaster County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 20.2%
- Phone
- (717) 928-2900
- Area population (ZIP 17552)
- 19,747
- Area average commute
- 24.2 min
- Area median age
- 44
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 PSSA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 PSSA. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 PSSA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 PSSA. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 17552; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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