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#1829 of 2,846 schools in PA
Jersey Shore Area MS
Middle School · Jersey Shore Area Sd · Jersey Shore, PA
A Jersey Shore Area Sd middle school serving grades 6th – 8th.
601 Thompson St, Jersey Shore, PA 17740
- Math 39% vs PA 36% (2024)
- Reading 62% vs PA 53% (2024)
- 13.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Jersey Shore Area MS score 50% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 51%).
2024 PSSA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. PA average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 9 points since 2020, reaching 50% in 2024.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 51% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 66% (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
56.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Jersey Shore Area MS 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 61Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 45Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$71,000
Median home value
$182,200
Median rent
$855/mo
College educated
20.8%
Homeownership
84.4%
Poverty rate
7.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 17740; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Country Side SchoolPrivate · tuition | 2.3 | 1–9 | 4.6 mi | 37 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Jersey Shore Area Sd
- Schools in district
- 5
- Rank in district
- #5 of 5
- District spending per student
- $17,653NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 12.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
Jersey Shore Area MS is listed in Jersey Shore Area SD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Jersey Shore Area MS
Jersey Shore Area MS is a public middle school in Jersey Shore, PA, part of Jersey Shore Area Sd, serving approximately 484 students in grades 6th-8th with a 13.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.6 out of 10 and ranks #1,829 of 2,846 schools in PA. State assessment records show 51% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 66% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Jersey Shore Area MS
What grades does Jersey Shore Area MS serve?
Jersey Shore Area MS serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Jersey Shore Area MS?
Jersey Shore Area MS has an enrollment of approximately 484 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Jersey Shore Area MS?
The student-teacher ratio at Jersey Shore Area MS is 13.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Jersey Shore Area MS rank in PA?
Jersey Shore Area MS ranks #1,829 of 2,846 schools in PA.
What is Jersey Shore Area MS's MySchoolScout rating?
Jersey Shore Area MS has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.6 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 Jersey Shore Area MS?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Jersey Shore Area MS has 51% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 66% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Jersey Shore Area MS a charter school?
No, Jersey Shore Area MS is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Jersey Shore Area MS a Title I school?
No, Jersey Shore Area MS is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Jersey Shore Area MS?
56.8% of students at Jersey Shore Area MS 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
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 484
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 37
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Town
- County
- Lycoming County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 13.0%
- Phone
- (570) 398-7400
- Area population (ZIP 17740)
- 11,600
- Area average commute
- 25.6 min
- Area median age
- 42.9
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 17740; 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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