Serving 261 students in grades 6-8, Mount Union Area Junior 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 10% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 33% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 14% 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: 6-8
- Enrollment: 261 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 14%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in PA
- Math Proficiency: 10% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 33% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Mount Union Area Junior High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Mount Union Area Junior High School's student population of 261 students has grown by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has grown by 43% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
261 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Mount Union Area Junior 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 Mount Union Area Junior High School is 0.25, 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
#2364 out of 2733 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
57%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
2%
14%
Black
4%
14%
White
86%
62%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (15-16)
8%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mount Union Area Junior High School's ranking?
Mount Union Area Junior High School is ranked #2364 out of 2,733 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% PA state average), while 33% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
How many students attend Mount Union Area Junior High School?
261 students attend Mount Union Area Junior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
86% of Mount Union Area Junior High School students are White, 8% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Mount Union Area Junior High School?
Mount Union Area Junior High School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Mount Union Area Junior High School offer ?
Mount Union Area Junior High School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Mount Union Area Junior High School part of?
Mount Union Area Junior High School is part of Mount Union Area School District.
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