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#1923 of 2,846 schools in PA
Jefferson-morgan Ms/hs
High School · Jefferson-morgan Sd · Jefferson, PA
A Jefferson-morgan Sd high school where students score 10 points below what's typical for similar communities.
1351 Jefferson Rd PO Box 158, Jefferson, PA 15344
- Math 33% vs PA 37% (2024)
- Reading 49% vs PA 56% (2024)
- 84.5% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Jefferson-morgan Ms/hs score 43% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 52%).
2024 PSSA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. PA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 23 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 41% recently.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 41% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 57% (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
53.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Jefferson-morgan Ms/hs 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 15Car-Dependent
- Bike 30Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$75,156
Median home value
$146,300
College educated
26.1%
Homeownership
87.9%
Poverty rate
8.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 15344; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
1 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open Door Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.1 | K–12 | 2.8 mi | 80 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Jefferson-morgan Sd
- Schools in district
- 2
- Rank in district
- #2 of 2
- District spending per student
- $18,242NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 17.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
Jefferson-morgan Ms/hs is listed in Jefferson-Morgan SD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Jefferson-morgan Ms/hs
Jefferson-morgan Ms/hs is a public high school in Jefferson, PA, part of Jefferson-morgan Sd, serving approximately 373 students in grades 7th-12th with a 12.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.4 out of 10 and ranks #1,923 of 2,846 schools in PA. State assessment records show 41% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 57% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Jefferson-morgan Ms/hs
What grades does Jefferson-morgan Ms/hs serve?
Jefferson-morgan Ms/hs serves students in grades 7th through 12th.
How many students attend Jefferson-morgan Ms/hs?
Jefferson-morgan Ms/hs has an enrollment of approximately 373 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Jefferson-morgan Ms/hs?
The student-teacher ratio at Jefferson-morgan Ms/hs is 12.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Jefferson-morgan Ms/hs rank in PA?
Jefferson-morgan Ms/hs ranks #1,923 of 2,846 schools in PA.
What is Jefferson-morgan Ms/hs's MySchoolScout rating?
Jefferson-morgan Ms/hs 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 Jefferson-morgan Ms/hs?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Jefferson-morgan Ms/hs has 41% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 57% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Jefferson-morgan Ms/hs a charter school?
No, Jefferson-morgan Ms/hs is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Jefferson-morgan Ms/hs a Title I school?
No, Jefferson-morgan Ms/hs is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Jefferson-morgan Ms/hs?
53.4% of students at Jefferson-morgan Ms/hs 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
- 373
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 29
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Greene County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 31.4%
- Phone
- (724) 883-2310
- 4-Year Graduation
- 84.5%
- Area population (ZIP 15344)
- 1,614
- Area average commute
- 24.4 min
- Area median age
- 42.8
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 15344; 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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