Serving 813 students in grades 7-8, Red Lion 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 19% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 41% (which is lower 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 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 38% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 7-8
- Enrollment: 813 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 19%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in PA
- Math Proficiency: 19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 41% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 45% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Red Lion Area Junior High School's student population of 813 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 58 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
813 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
58 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Red Lion 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 Red Lion Area Junior High School is 0.34, 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
#2194 out of 2733 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
19%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
57%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
7%
14%
Black
6%
14%
White
81%
62%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
46%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Red Lion Area Junior High School's ranking?
Red Lion Area Junior High School is ranked #2194 out of 2,733 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What schools are Red Lion Area Junior High School often compared to?
Red Lion Area Junior High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Dallastown Area Middle School, Central York Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% PA state average), while 41% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
How many students attend Red Lion Area Junior High School?
813 students attend Red Lion Area Junior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
81% of Red Lion Area Junior High School students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Black, and 6% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Red Lion Area Junior High School?
Red Lion Area Junior High School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Red Lion Area Junior High School offer ?
Red Lion Area Junior High School offers enrollment in grades 7-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Red Lion Area Junior High School part of?
Red Lion Area Junior High School is part of Red Lion Area School District.
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