Serving 754 students in grades 8-9, Stroudsburg 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 17% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 57% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 8-9
- Enrollment: 754 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 53%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in PA
- Math Proficiency: 17% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 57% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 54% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Stroudsburg Junior High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Stroudsburg Junior High School's student population of 754 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 50 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 8-9
Total Students
754 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
50 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Stroudsburg 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 Stroudsburg Junior High School is 0.67, which is more 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
#1853 out of 2733 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
17%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
57%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
54%
57%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
3%
5%
Hispanic
26%
14%
Black
21%
14%
White
47%
62%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
42%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Stroudsburg Junior High School's ranking?
Stroudsburg Junior High School is ranked #1853 out of 2,733 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What schools are Stroudsburg Junior High School often compared to?
Stroudsburg Junior High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Stroudsburg High School, East Stroudsburg Shs South by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
17% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% PA state average), while 57% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
How many students attend Stroudsburg Junior High School?
754 students attend Stroudsburg Junior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
47% of Stroudsburg Junior High School students are White, 26% of students are Hispanic, 21% of students are Black, 3% of students are Asian, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Stroudsburg Junior High School?
Stroudsburg Junior High School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Stroudsburg Junior High School offer ?
Stroudsburg Junior High School offers enrollment in grades 8-9
What school district is Stroudsburg Junior High School part of?
Stroudsburg Junior High School is part of Stroudsburg Area School District.
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