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#2209 of 2,846 schools in PA

Maplewood Jshs

High School · Penncrest Sd · Guys Mills, PA

A Penncrest Sd high school where students score 26 points below what's typical for similar communities.

30383 Guys Mills Rd, Guys Mills, PA 16327

  • Math 20% vs PA 37% (2024)
  • Reading 49% vs PA 56% (2024)
  • 95%+ 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress3.6Needs Improvement25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-3.05 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics3.1Needs Improvement25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency14.2% (2024 PSSA)
Reading/ELA Proficiency42.1% (2024 PSSA)
Math vs. State Avg-20.2 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-11.9 pts
Overall Proficiency28% (2024 PSSA, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)54% (model expectation from 2024 PSSA)
vs. Expected-25.9 pts
Adjusted Percentile13th
College Readiness6.8Average30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate95%+
AP Participation6.4%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment5.6Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio15.1:1
District spending per student$19,636
Chronic Absenteeism20.6%

Students at Maplewood Jshs score 28% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 54%).

How we calculate scores →

2024 PSSA proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. PA average.

Math Proficiency20%(2024 PSSA)
School
State
37%(2024 PSSA)
ELA Proficiency49%(2024 PSSA)
School
State
56%(2024 PSSA)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 37 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 34% recently.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
70%
ELA
72%
2010
Math
70%
ELA
70%
2011
Math
76%
ELA
73%
2012
Math
70%
ELA
68%
2013
Math
70%
ELA
76%
2014
Math
35%
ELA
57%
2015
Math
45%
ELA
68%
2016
Math
35%
ELA
56%
2017
Math
36%
ELA
61%
2018
Math
39%
ELA
62%
2019
Math
39%
ELA
62%
2020*
Math
27%
ELA
37%
2021*
Math
27%
ELA
37%
2022
Math
15%
ELA
49%
2024
Math
20%
ELA
49%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 41% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 58% (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 score

Free/reduced lunch

48.9%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.

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The neighborhood

Where Maplewood 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 3Car-Dependent
  • Bike 10Somewhat Bikeable

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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$70,893

Median home value

$151,700

Median rent

$730/mo

College educated

23.7%

Homeownership

87.5%

Poverty rate

9.1%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 16327; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs3AP courses offered
6.4% participation·State avg: 2.8 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics7sports offered
3 boys'·4 girls'·26 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses5of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

3 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Faith Builders Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition5.8privateK–122.4 mi113Compare →
Cambridge Springs JshsEnrollment path unverified5.97–12Not available359Compare →
Saegertown JshsEnrollment path unverified6.87–12Not available450Compare →

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.

Penncrest Sd

Schools in district
6
Rank in district
#6 of 6
District spending per student
$19,636NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
15.2%Census SAIPE · 2024

Maplewood Jshs is listed in Penncrest SD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Maplewood Jshs

Maplewood Jshs is a public high school in Guys Mills, PA, part of Penncrest Sd, serving approximately 423 students in grades 7th-12th with a 15.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.8 out of 10 and ranks #2,209 of 2,846 schools in PA. State assessment records show 41% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 58% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Maplewood Jshs

What grades does Maplewood Jshs serve?

Maplewood Jshs serves students in grades 7th through 12th.

How many students attend Maplewood Jshs?

Maplewood Jshs has an enrollment of approximately 423 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Maplewood Jshs?

The student-teacher ratio at Maplewood Jshs is 15.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Maplewood Jshs rank in PA?

Maplewood Jshs ranks #2,209 of 2,846 schools in PA.

What is Maplewood Jshs's MySchoolScout rating?

Maplewood Jshs has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.8 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 Maplewood Jshs?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Maplewood Jshs has 41% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 58% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Maplewood Jshs a charter school?

No, Maplewood Jshs is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Maplewood Jshs a Title I school?

No, Maplewood Jshs is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Maplewood Jshs?

48.9% of students at Maplewood 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
423
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.1:1
Teachers (FTE)
28
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Rural
County
Crawford County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
20.6%
4-Year Graduation
95%+
Area population (ZIP 16327)
2,544
Area average commute
24.1 min
Area median age
40.5
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 16327; 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

About our data · How we calculate scores

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