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#1772 of 2,846 schools in PA
Hughesville Jshs
High School · East Lycoming Sd · Hughesville, PA
An East Lycoming Sd high school where students score 7 points below what's typical for similar communities.
349 Cemetery St, Hughesville, PA 17737
- Math 50% vs PA 37% (2024)
- Reading 56% vs PA 56% (2024)
- 95%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Hughesville Jshs score 50% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 57%).
2024 PSSA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. PA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 29 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 53% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 62% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 68% (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 36 test records from PA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
41.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Hughesville Jshs 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 32Car-Dependent
- City Safety: Average523/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Hughesville), 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
$68,479
Median home value
$199,300
Median rent
$887/mo
College educated
23.9%
Homeownership
72.5%
Poverty rate
10.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 17737; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
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| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Muncy JshsEnrollment path unverified | 6.3 | 7–12 | 4.0 mi | 491 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
East Lycoming Sd
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #3 of 4
- District spending per student
- $15,116NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 11.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
Hughesville Jshs is listed in East Lycoming SD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Hughesville Jshs
Hughesville Jshs is a public high school in Hughesville, PA, part of East Lycoming Sd, serving approximately 731 students in grades 7th-12th with a 15.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.7 out of 10 and ranks #1,772 of 2,846 schools in PA. State assessment records show 62% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 68% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Hughesville Jshs
What grades does Hughesville Jshs serve?
Hughesville Jshs serves students in grades 7th through 12th.
How many students attend Hughesville Jshs?
Hughesville Jshs has an enrollment of approximately 731 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hughesville Jshs?
The student-teacher ratio at Hughesville Jshs is 15.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Hughesville Jshs rank in PA?
Hughesville Jshs ranks #1,772 of 2,846 schools in PA.
What is Hughesville Jshs's MySchoolScout rating?
Hughesville Jshs has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.7 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 Hughesville Jshs?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Hughesville Jshs has 62% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 68% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Hughesville Jshs a charter school?
No, Hughesville Jshs is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Hughesville Jshs a Title I school?
No, Hughesville Jshs is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Hughesville Jshs?
41.2% of students at Hughesville Jshs 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 – 12th
- Enrollment
- 731
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 46
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Town
- County
- Lycoming County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 28.3%
- Phone
- (570) 584-5111
- 4-Year Graduation
- 95%+
- Area population (ZIP 17737)
- 6,476
- Area average commute
- 24.4 min
- Area median age
- 44.1
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 17737; 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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