Serving 365 students in grades 7-12, Jefferson-morgan Middle School High 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 is 25-29% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 38% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 365 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 6%
- Graduation Rate: 85-89% (Btm 50% in PA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 45-49% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Jefferson-morgan Middle School High School's student population of 365 students has grown by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
365 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Jefferson-morgan Middle School High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,733 schools in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Jefferson-morgan Middle School High School is 0.12, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.58. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1474 out of 2733 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
57%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
1%
14%
Black
2%
14%
White
94%
62%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
85-89%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
42%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Jefferson-morgan Middle School High School's ranking?
Jefferson-morgan Middle School High School is ranked #1474 out of 2,733 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What schools are Jefferson-morgan Middle School High School often compared to?
Jefferson-morgan Middle School High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Carmichaels Area High School, Waynesburg Central High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% PA state average), while 60-64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Jefferson-morgan Middle School High School?
The graduation rate of Jefferson-morgan Middle School High School is 85-89%, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 87%.
How many students attend Jefferson-morgan Middle School High School?
365 students attend Jefferson-morgan Middle School High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of Jefferson-morgan Middle School High School students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Jefferson-morgan Middle School High School?
Jefferson-morgan Middle School High School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Jefferson-morgan Middle School High School offer ?
Jefferson-morgan Middle School High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Jefferson-morgan Middle School High School part of?
Jefferson-morgan Middle School High School is part of Jefferson-Morgan School District.
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