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#2124 of 2,846 schools in PA
Pocono Mountain West Jhs
Middle School · Pocono Mountain Sd · Pocono Summit, PA
A Pocono Mountain Sd middle school serving grades 7th – 8th.
180 Panther Lane, Pocono Summit, PA 18346
- Math 22% vs PA 35% (2024)
- Reading 47% vs PA 53% (2024)
- 10.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Pocono Mountain West Jhs score 35% 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 15 points since 2020, reaching 35% in 2024.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 34% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 52% (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
99.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Pocono Mountain West 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 14Car-Dependent
- Bike 17Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$53,981
Median home value
$182,900
Median rent
$875/mo
College educated
18.6%
Homeownership
97.1%
Poverty rate
10.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 18346; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
1 in Pocono Mountain SD
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pocono Mountain East JhsEnrollment path unverified | 5.8 | 7–8 | Not available | 543 | 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
- #8 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 West Jhs is listed in Pocono Mountain SD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Pocono Mountain West Jhs
Pocono Mountain West Jhs is a public middle school in Pocono Summit, PA, part of Pocono Mountain Sd, serving approximately 681 students in grades 7th-8th with a 10.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.0 out of 10 and ranks #2,124 of 2,846 schools in PA. State assessment records show 34% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 52% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Pocono Mountain West Jhs
What grades does Pocono Mountain West Jhs serve?
Pocono Mountain West Jhs serves students in grades 7th through 8th.
How many students attend Pocono Mountain West Jhs?
Pocono Mountain West Jhs has an enrollment of approximately 681 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Pocono Mountain West Jhs?
The student-teacher ratio at Pocono Mountain West Jhs is 10.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Pocono Mountain West Jhs rank in PA?
Pocono Mountain West Jhs ranks #2,124 of 2,846 schools in PA.
What is Pocono Mountain West Jhs's MySchoolScout rating?
Pocono Mountain West Jhs has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.0 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 West Jhs?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Pocono Mountain West Jhs has 34% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 52% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Pocono Mountain West Jhs a charter school?
No, Pocono Mountain West Jhs is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Pocono Mountain West Jhs a Title I school?
No, Pocono Mountain West Jhs is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Pocono Mountain West Jhs?
99.6% of students at Pocono Mountain West 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
- 681
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 10.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 67
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Monroe County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 29.8%
- Phone
- (570) 839-7121
- Area population (ZIP 18346)
- 2,316
- Area median age
- 43.2
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 18346; 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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