Serving 312 students in grades 5-8, Jeannette Mckee Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 29% (which was lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 63% (which was equal to the Pennsylvania state average of 63%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 was lower than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 33% of the student body (majority Black), which was lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 38% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 5-8
Total Students
312 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)29%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)63%
63%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
2%
14%
Black
14%
14%
White
67%
62%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
17%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
97%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
9%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% PA state average), while 63% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 63% PA state average).
How many students attend Jeannette Mckee Middle School?
312 students attend Jeannette Mckee Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of Jeannette Mckee Middle School students are White, 17% of students are Two or more races, 14% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Jeannette Mckee Middle School?
Jeannette Mckee Middle School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Jeannette Mckee Middle School offer ?
Jeannette Mckee Middle School offers enrollment in grades 5-8
What school district is Jeannette Mckee Middle School part of?
Jeannette Mckee Middle School is part of Jeannette City School District.
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