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#1734 of 2,846 schools in PA
Pocono Mountain East Jhs
Middle School · Pocono Mountain Sd · Swiftwater, PA
A Pocono Mountain Sd middle school where students score 9 points above what's typical for similar communities.
Po Box 200, Swiftwater, PA 18370
- Math 32% vs PA 35% (2024)
- Reading 54% vs PA 53% (2024)
- 10.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Pocono Mountain East Jhs score 43% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 34%).
2024 PSSA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. PA average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 11 points since 2020, reaching 43% in 2024.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 47% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 64% (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 34 test records from PA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
99.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Pocono Mountain East Jhs 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 7Car-Dependent
- Bike 11Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$95,469
Median home value
$226,800
Median rent
$804/mo
College educated
45.6%
Homeownership
61.5%
Poverty rate
20.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 18370; 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; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pocono Mountain West JhsEnrollment path unverified | 5.0 | 7–8 | Not available | 681 | 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.
Pocono Mountain Sd
- Schools in district
- 9
- Rank in district
- #7 of 9
- District spending per student
- $23,662NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 16.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
Pocono Mountain East Jhs is listed in Pocono Mountain SD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Pocono Mountain East Jhs
Pocono Mountain East Jhs is a public middle school in Swiftwater, PA, part of Pocono Mountain Sd, serving approximately 543 students in grades 7th-8th with a 10.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.8 out of 10 and ranks #1,734 of 2,846 schools in PA. State assessment records show 47% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 64% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Pocono Mountain East Jhs
What grades does Pocono Mountain East Jhs serve?
Pocono Mountain East Jhs serves students in grades 7th through 8th.
How many students attend Pocono Mountain East Jhs?
Pocono Mountain East Jhs has an enrollment of approximately 543 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Pocono Mountain East Jhs?
The student-teacher ratio at Pocono Mountain East Jhs is 10.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Pocono Mountain East Jhs rank in PA?
Pocono Mountain East Jhs ranks #1,734 of 2,846 schools in PA.
What is Pocono Mountain East Jhs's MySchoolScout rating?
Pocono Mountain East Jhs has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.8 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 Pocono Mountain East Jhs?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Pocono Mountain East Jhs has 47% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 64% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Pocono Mountain East Jhs a charter school?
No, Pocono Mountain East Jhs is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Pocono Mountain East Jhs a Title I school?
No, Pocono Mountain East Jhs is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Pocono Mountain East Jhs?
99.4% of students at Pocono Mountain East 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
- 7th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 543
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 10.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 52
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Monroe County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 19.9%
- Phone
- (570) 839-7121
- Area population (ZIP 18370)
- 867
- Area median age
- 39.4
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 18370; 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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