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Muncy Jshs

High School · Muncy Sd · Muncy, PA

A Muncy Sd high school where students score 8 points below what's typical for similar communities.

200 W Penn St, Muncy, PA 17756

  • Math 50% vs PA 37% (2024)
  • Reading 60% vs PA 56% (2024)
  • 92.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress7.4Very Good25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-1.66 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics5.9Average25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency44.9% (2024 PSSA)
Reading/ELA Proficiency54.1% (2024 PSSA)
Math vs. State Avg+10.5 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+0.1 pts
Overall Proficiency50% (2024 PSSA, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)57% (model expectation from 2024 PSSA)
vs. Expected-7.7 pts
Adjusted Percentile41th
College Readiness6.0Average30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate92%
AP Participation9.6%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment5.8Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio13.6:1
District spending per student$17,954
Chronic Absenteeism23.4%

Students at Muncy Jshs score 50% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 57%).

How we calculate scores →

2024 PSSA proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. PA average.

Math Proficiency50%(2024 PSSA)
School
State
37%(2024 PSSA)
ELA Proficiency60%(2024 PSSA)
School
State
56%(2024 PSSA)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 16 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 55% recently.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
67%
ELA
74%
2010
Math
76%
ELA
76%
2011
Math
71%
ELA
82%
2012
Math
81%
ELA
80%
2013
Math
78%
ELA
78%
2014
Math
50%
ELA
70%
2015
Math
48%
ELA
74%
2016
Math
51%
ELA
67%
2017
Math
52%
ELA
69%
2018
Math
57%
ELA
72%
2019
Math
57%
ELA
72%
2020*
Math
50%
ELA
62%
2021*
Math
50%
ELA
62%
2022
Math
37%
ELA
67%
2024
Math
50%
ELA
60%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 57% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 69% (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

41.1%

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 Muncy 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 49Car-Dependent
  • Bike 49Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: Elevated965/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Muncy), 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

$78,906

Median home value

$214,600

Median rent

$934/mo

College educated

20.3%

Homeownership

78.2%

Poverty rate

8.2%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 17756; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs2AP courses offered
9.6% participation·State avg: 2.8 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics15sports offered
8 boys'·7 girls'·23 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
Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

2 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Hughesville JshsEnrollment path unverified5.77–124.0 mi731Compare →
Montgomery JshsEnrollment path unverified6.37–124.7 mi398Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Muncy Sd

Schools in district
2
Rank in district
#2 of 2
District spending per student
$17,954NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
9.8%Census SAIPE · 2024

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

About Muncy Jshs

Muncy Jshs is a public high school in Muncy, PA, part of Muncy Sd, serving approximately 491 students in grades 7th-12th with a 13.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.3 out of 10 and ranks #1,487 of 2,846 schools in PA. State assessment records show 57% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 69% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Muncy Jshs

What grades does Muncy Jshs serve?

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

How many students attend Muncy Jshs?

Muncy Jshs has an enrollment of approximately 491 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Muncy Jshs?

The student-teacher ratio at Muncy Jshs is 13.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Muncy Jshs rank in PA?

Muncy Jshs ranks #1,487 of 2,846 schools in PA.

What is Muncy Jshs's MySchoolScout rating?

Muncy Jshs has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.3 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 Muncy Jshs?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Muncy Jshs has 57% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 69% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Muncy Jshs a charter school?

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

Is Muncy Jshs a Title I school?

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

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

41.1% of students at Muncy 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
491
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.6:1
Teachers (FTE)
36
Type
regular
Setting
Fringe Town
County
Lycoming County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
23.4%
4-Year Graduation
92.0%
Area population (ZIP 17756)
12,525
Area average commute
23.2 min
Area median age
39.7
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 17756; 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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