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#2622 of 2,846 schools in PA
Stroudsburg Jhs
School · Stroudsburg Area Sd · Stroudsburg, PA
A Stroudsburg Area Sd school where students score 11 points below what's typical for similar communities.
1198 Chipperfield Drive, Stroudsburg, PA 18360
- Math 36% vs PA 35% (2024)
- Reading 50% vs PA 53% (2024)
- 1/5 advanced STEM subjects
Academics
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Students at Stroudsburg Jhs score 43% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 54%).
2024 PSSA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. PA average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 6 points since 2020, reaching 43% in 2024.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 42% (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 32 test records from PA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
49.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Stroudsburg 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 12Car-Dependent
- Bike 9Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$69,413
Median home value
$286,200
Median rent
$1,314/mo
College educated
32.1%
Homeownership
71%
Poverty rate
10.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 18360; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pocono Adventist Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–8 | 1.3 mi | 12 | Compare → |
| East Stroudsburg Shs SouthEnrollment path unverified | 6.6 | 9–12 | 2.5 mi | 1,320 | Compare → |
| Monroe Career and Technical InstituteEnrollment path unverified | 9.0 | 9–12 | 2.8 mi | 77 | Compare → |
| Notre Dame Jr/sr High SchoolPrivate · tuition | 8.3private | 7–12 | 3.4 mi | 232 | Compare → |
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.
Stroudsburg Area Sd
- Schools in district
- 7
- Rank in district
- #7 of 7
- District spending per student
- $21,748NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 15.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
Stroudsburg Jhs is listed in Stroudsburg Area SD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Stroudsburg Jhs
Stroudsburg Jhs is a public school in Stroudsburg, PA, part of Stroudsburg Area Sd, serving approximately 749 students in grades 8th-9th with a 14.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.7 out of 10 and ranks #2,622 of 2,846 schools in PA. State assessment records show 42% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 69% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Stroudsburg Jhs
What grades does Stroudsburg Jhs serve?
Stroudsburg Jhs serves students in grades 8th through 9th.
How many students attend Stroudsburg Jhs?
Stroudsburg Jhs has an enrollment of approximately 749 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Stroudsburg Jhs?
The student-teacher ratio at Stroudsburg Jhs is 14.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Stroudsburg Jhs rank in PA?
Stroudsburg Jhs ranks #2,622 of 2,846 schools in PA.
What is Stroudsburg Jhs's MySchoolScout rating?
Stroudsburg Jhs has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.7 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 Stroudsburg Jhs?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Stroudsburg Jhs has 42% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 69% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Stroudsburg Jhs a charter school?
No, Stroudsburg Jhs is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Stroudsburg Jhs a Title I school?
No, Stroudsburg Jhs is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Stroudsburg Jhs?
49.9% of students at Stroudsburg 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
- 8th – 9th
- Enrollment
- 749
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 53
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Town
- County
- Monroe County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 21.6%
- Phone
- (570) 424-4848
- Area population (ZIP 18360)
- 29,790
- Area average commute
- 36.3 min
- Area median age
- 44.5
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 18360; 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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