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#1172 of 2,846 schools in PA
Top 41% in state
Mohawk Jhs
Middle School · Mohawk Area Sd · New Castle, PA
A Mohawk Area Sd middle school serving grades 6th – 8th.
385 Mohawk School Rd, New Castle, PA 16102
- Math 44% vs PA 36% (2024)
- Reading 59% vs PA 53% (2024)
- 15.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Mohawk Jhs score 51% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 54%).
2024 PSSA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. PA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency has held near 52% across the 8-year record (2017–2024).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 43% (multi-year average, 2017-2024) · reading/ELA 63% (multi-year average, 2017-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 20 test records from PA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
48.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Mohawk Jhs sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Pittsburgh map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 5Car-Dependent
- Bike 31Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,139/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (New Castle), 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
$52,480
Median home value
$97,900
Median rent
$948/mo
College educated
18.4%
Homeownership
78.3%
Poverty rate
11.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 16102; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Union Area MSEnrollment path unverified | 6.4 | 6–8 | 3.8 mi | 161 | 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.
Mohawk Area Sd
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #2 of 3
- District spending per student
- $15,927NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 11.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
Mohawk Jhs is listed in Mohawk Area SD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Mohawk Jhs
Mohawk Jhs is a public middle school in New Castle, PA, part of Mohawk Area Sd, serving approximately 341 students in grades 6th-8th with a 15.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 out of 10 and ranks #1,172 of 2,846 schools in PA. State assessment records show 43% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2017-2024) and 63% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2017-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Mohawk Jhs
What grades does Mohawk Jhs serve?
Mohawk Jhs serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Mohawk Jhs?
Mohawk Jhs has an enrollment of approximately 341 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mohawk Jhs?
The student-teacher ratio at Mohawk Jhs is 15.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Mohawk Jhs rank in PA?
Mohawk Jhs ranks #1,172 of 2,846 schools in PA.
What is Mohawk Jhs's MySchoolScout rating?
Mohawk Jhs has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 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 Mohawk Jhs?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Mohawk Jhs has 43% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2017-2024) and 63% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2017-2024).
Is Mohawk Jhs a charter school?
No, Mohawk Jhs is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Mohawk Jhs a Title I school?
No, Mohawk Jhs is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Mohawk Jhs?
48.7% of students at Mohawk 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
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 341
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 22
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Lawrence County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 15.2%
- Phone
- (724) 667-7782
- Area population (ZIP 16102)
- 4,933
- Area average commute
- 22 min
- Area median age
- 45.1
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 16102; 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, 2017-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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