Is Tuscarora Middle School a good school?

Tuscarora Middle School ranks 537 th of 891 Pennsylvania middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Tuscarora Middle School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 331 students attended Tuscarora Middle School.

What is the racial makeup of Tuscarora Middle School?

Students at Tuscarora Middle School are 82% White, 15% Hispanic, 2% Two or more races.

What high school do graduates of Tuscarora Middle School attend?

Students who attend Tuscarora Middle School usually go on to attend Juniata Senior High School

Tuscarora Middle School

Summary:

Tuscarora Middle School is a public middle school serving grades 6-8 in Mifflintown, Pennsylvania, part of the Juniata County School District, which is ranked 385 out of 610 districts in the state and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger. With 312 students, Tuscarora Middle School has consistently been rated 2 stars out of 5 by SchoolDigger over the past 10 years.

Tuscarora Middle School consistently underperforms the state and district averages in PSSA test scores across all subjects and grade levels. For example, in 2023-2024, the school's proficiency rates in Math (24.6%), Science (50%), and English Language Arts (42.2%) were all significantly lower than the state averages (40.4%, 65.8%, and 53%, respectively). The school has also experienced relatively high dropout rates in recent years, ranging from 0.0% to 1.6%, which are higher than the state average. Additionally, Tuscarora Middle School has a high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 51.28% to 55.82% over the past few years, suggesting a higher proportion of students from low-socioeconomic backgrounds compared to the state.

When comparing Tuscarora Middle School to the nearby middle schools, such as Newport Middle School, Greenwood Middle School, and West Perry Middle School, it becomes evident that Tuscarora consistently underperforms in terms of test scores, dropout rates, and student-teacher ratios. For instance, Greenwood Middle School, which is only about 12 miles away, outperforms Tuscarora across all academic metrics and has a higher 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Detail:

Public 6-8

Old Route 22 East
Mifflintown, PA 17059-9545

(717) 436-2165

District: Juniata County School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
537^th of 891 Pennsylvania Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $12,741

Students who attend Tuscarora Middle School usually attend:

High:

Juniata Senior High School

Student/teacher ratio: 11.6

Number of students: 331

Racial breakdown:

White:

82.5%

Hispanic:

14.5%

Two or more races:

2.1%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 51.4%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Tuscarora Middle School ranks worse than 60.3% of middle schools in Pennsylvania. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 42.08. (See more...)

The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (82.5%), Hispanic (14.5%), two or more races (2.1%). (See more...)

Compare Details 51.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Tuscarora Middle School is 11.6. (See more...)

Compare Tuscarora Middle School employs 28.3 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Tuscarora Middle School is $12,741.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Tuscarora Middle School:

SchoolDigger ranks Tuscarora Middle School 537^th of 891 Pennsylvania public middle schools. (See Tuscarora Middle School in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

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Disabled students:

Male students:

Hispanic students:

White students:

Juniata County School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Juniata County School District 385^th of 610 Pennsylvania school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Tuscarora Middle School

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Rank History for all students at Tuscarora Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	PA State Percentile
2003	49.20	410^th	643	36.2%
2004	49.40	427^th	663	35.6%
2005	28.27	550^th	687	19.9%
2006	42.57	492^nd	736	33.2%
2007	39.03	535^th	749	28.6%
2008	38.70	542^nd	753	28.0%
2009	41.69	549^th	770	28.7%
2010	37.50	608^th	805	24.5%
2011	50.57	510^th	825	38.2%
2012	40.47	595^th	834	28.7%
2013	43.64	517^th	758	31.8%
2014	41.95	502^nd	728	31.0%
2015	36.77	549^th	835	34.3%
2016	44.48	525^th	870	39.7%
2017	40.90	547^th	877	37.6%
2018	37.91	563^rd	861	34.6%
2019	32.80	608^th	891	31.8%
2021	32.86	552^nd	797	30.7%
2022	49.93	467^th	883	47.1%
2023	44.47	517^th	893	42.1%
2024	42.08	537^th	891	39.7%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Tuscarora Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	45.77	478^th	874	45.3%
2024	40.37	540^th	877	38.4%

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Rank History for Female students at Tuscarora Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	37.06	565^th	860	34.3%

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Rank History for Disabled students at Tuscarora Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	34.80	414^th	660	37.3%
2024	22.63	565^th	672	15.9%

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Rank History for Male students at Tuscarora Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	44.95	494^th	870	43.2%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Tuscarora Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	37.29	221^st	362	39.0%
2024	36.63	224^th	362	38.1%

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Rank History for White students at Tuscarora Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	27.05	538^th	681	21.0%
2024	24.68	545^th	673	19.0%

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Data source: test scores: Pennsylvania Dept of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Pennsylvania Dept of Education

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Enrollment information for Tuscarora Middle School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
1990	464	0	5	1	2	n/a	n/a	472
1991	481	0	2	1	2	n/a	n/a	486
1992	503	0	3	1	1	n/a	n/a	508
1993	356	0	0	0	1	n/a	n/a	357
1994	498	3	3	1	0	n/a	n/a	505
1995	477	1	6	0	0	n/a	n/a	484
1996	477	1	6	0	0	n/a	n/a	484
1997	490	0	4	4	0	n/a	n/a	498
1998	538	0	4	2	0	n/a	n/a	544
1999	505	1	6	7	0	n/a	n/a	519
2000	514	1	6	10	0	n/a	n/a	531
2001	454	3	6	16	1	n/a	n/a	480
2002	417	2	5	20	0	n/a	n/a	444
2003	417	2	5	20	0	n/a	n/a	444
2004	456	2	6	25	4	n/a	n/a	493
2005	470	7	6	24	0	n/a	n/a	507
2006	469	5	2	25	0	n/a	n/a	501
2007	457	5	4	22	1	n/a	n/a	489
2008	426	4	1	23	2	n/a	n/a	456
2009	379	6	2	29	2	n/a	n/a	418
2010	373	4	3	28	2	n/a	n/a	410
2011	384	6	5	32	1	0	0	428
2012	377	5	5	28	2	0	0	417
2013	379	6	5	32	0	0	0	422
2014	402	4	2	33	0	1	0	442
2015	403	6	2	43	2	1	1	458
2016	414	5	3	45	2	3	1	473
2017	379	7	3	57	0	0	3	449
2018	380	6	2	51	0	1	2	442
2019	354	7	3	48	0	2	1	415
2020	350	5	2	54	0	2	4	417
2021	310	7	3	48	1	2	7	378
2022	288	2	1	47	1	0	5	344
2023	260	1	1	47	0	0	3	312
2024	273	1	2	48	0	0	7	331

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Tuscarora Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1990	472	28.5	16.5	0
1991	486	28.6	16.9	n/a
1992	508	28.9	17.5	n/a
1993	357	15.0	23.8	n/a
1994	505	21.6	23.4	n/a
1995	484	24.4	19.8	n/a
1996	484	24.4	19.8	n/a
1997	498	23.1	21.6	n/a
1998	544	25.7	21.2	n/a
1999	519	27.1	19.2	n/a
2000	531	28.2	18.8	30.3
2001	480	27.3	17.6	31.7
2002	444	29.5	15.1	30.9
2003	444	29.5	15.1	30.9
2004	493	31.3	15.8	27.8
2005	507	31.5	16.1	27
2006	501	31.3	16.0	27.9
2007	489	26.4	18.5	32.5
2008	456	31.8	14.3	30.3
2009	418	31.6	13.2	38.8
2010	410	30.7	13.3	44.6
2011	428	31.7	13.4	46.3
2012	417	29.7	14.0	40.5
2013	422	28.3	14.8	40.8
2014	442	30.2	14.6	42.3
2015	458	31.0	14.7	41.3
2016	473	29.0	16.3	47.4
2017	449	29.5	15.2	51.7
2018	442	28.9	15.2	47.7
2019	415	30.0	13.8	52.8
2020	417	29.9	13.9	50.8
2021	378	29.3	12.8	55.8
2022	344	28.4	12.0	51.7
2023	312	28.2	11.0	51.3
2024	331	28.3	11.6	51.4

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Tuscarora Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1990	472	28.5	16.5	0
1991	486	28.6	16.9	n/a
1992	508	28.9	17.5	n/a
1993	357	15.0	23.8	n/a
1994	505	21.6	23.4	n/a
1995	484	24.4	19.8	n/a
1996	484	24.4	19.8	n/a
1997	498	23.1	21.6	n/a
1998	544	25.7	21.2	n/a
1999	519	27.1	19.2	n/a
2000	531	28.2	18.8	30.3
2001	480	27.3	17.6	31.7
2002	444	29.5	15.1	30.9
2003	444	29.5	15.1	30.9
2004	493	31.3	15.8	27.8
2005	507	31.5	16.1	27
2006	501	31.3	16.0	27.9
2007	489	26.4	18.5	32.5
2008	456	31.8	14.3	30.3
2009	418	31.6	13.2	38.8
2010	410	30.7	13.3	44.6
2011	428	31.7	13.4	46.3
2012	417	29.7	14.0	40.5
2013	422	28.3	14.8	40.8
2014	442	30.2	14.6	42.3
2015	458	31.0	14.7	41.3
2016	473	29.0	16.3	47.4
2017	449	29.5	15.2	51.7
2018	442	28.9	15.2	47.7
2019	415	30.0	13.8	52.8
2020	417	29.9	13.9	50.8
2021	378	29.3	12.8	55.8
2022	344	28.4	12.0	51.7
2023	312	28.2	11.0	51.3
2024	331	28.3	11.6	51.4

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Tuscarora Middle School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$00 (NaN)	$00 (NaN)	$00
2020	$117 (1.2%)	$9,574 (98.8%)	$9,691
2021	$554 (4.9%)	$10,858 (95.1%)	$11,412
2022	$646 (5.1%)	$12,095 (94.9%)	$12,741

Data source: Pennsylvania Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Tuscarora Middle School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 608^th of 891 Middle schools	Ranks 517^th of 893 Middle schools	10.3%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
6th Grade Math (Tuscarora Middle School)	29.6	26.8	2.8%
6th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)	39	36.4	2.6%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Tuscarora Middle School)	40.2	38.1	2.1%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)	63	55.6	7.4%
7th Grade Math (Tuscarora Middle School)	23.4	25.8	2.4%
7th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)	38.2	33.2	5%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Tuscarora Middle School)	50	52.2	2.2%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)	60.5	54.5	6%
8th Grade Math (Tuscarora Middle School)	18.1	21.7	3.6%
8th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)	32.2	26	6.2%
8th Grade Science (Tuscarora Middle School)	43.4	53.8	10.4%
8th Grade Science (Pennsylvania)	58.2	57	1.2%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Tuscarora Middle School)	46.7	46.2	0.5%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)	57.9	52.8	5.1%
All Grades Math (Tuscarora Middle School)	23.5	24.7	1.2%
All Grades Math (Pennsylvania)	42.4	39.3	3.1%
All Grades Science (Tuscarora Middle School)	43.4	53.8	10.4%
All Grades Science (Pennsylvania)	68	65.6	2.4%
All Grades English Language Arts (Tuscarora Middle School)	45.8	45.4	0.4%
All Grades English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)	60.9	53.8	7.1%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	415	312	24.8%
African American	7	1	85.7%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	3	1	66.7%
Hispanic	48	47	2.1%
Pacific Islander	2	0	100%
White	354	260	26.6%
Two or More Races	1	3	200%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	52.8%	51.3%	1.5%

Schools Near Tuscarora Middle School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				PSSA Math (2024)				PSSA Science (2024)		PSSA English Language Arts (2024)				Per Pupil Expenditures (2022)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	PSSA Math 6th Grade	PSSA Math 7th Grade	PSSA Math 8th Grade	PSSA Math All Grades	PSSA Science 8th Grade	PSSA Science All Grades	PSSA English Language Arts 6th Grade	PSSA English Language Arts 7th Grade	PSSA English Language Arts 8th Grade	PSSA English Language Arts All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Tuscarora Middle School	Public	6-8	Old Route 22 East	Mifflintown	17059	Juniata County	Juniata County School District	No	No	No	No	(717) 436-2165	331	28	11.6	51.4%	273 (82.5%)	1 (0.3%)	48 (14.5%)	2 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (2.1%)	42.1	537^th of 891 public middle schools	39.7%		44.5	517^th of 893 public middle schools	42.1%	20	23.9	16.9	33.0	24.6	50.0	50.0	33.6	37.9	56.0	42.2	$12,741	$646	$12,095
Mifflin County Middle School	Public	6-7	2 Manor Drive	Lewistown	17044	Mifflin County	Mifflin County School District	No	No	No	No	(717) 242-1401	717	51	13.9	75.3%	649 (90.5%)	20 (2.8%)	34 (4.7%)	4 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (1.4%)	29.1	625^th of 891 public middle schools	29.9%		42.9	531^st of 893 public middle schools	40.5%	94	15.8	17.6		16.6			37.8	43.4		40.4	$19	$02	$17
Greenwood Middle School	Public	6-8	405 E Sunbury St	Millerstown	17062	Perry County	Greenwood School District	No	No	No	No	(717) 589-3116	175	16	11.2	33.7%	169 (96.6%)	2 (1.1%)	2 (1.1%)	2 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	77.9	162^nd of 891 public middle schools	81.8%		77.9	165^th of 893 public middle schools	81.5%	3	44.7	47.2	23.0	37.3	72.1	72.1	63.8	75.5	75.4	72.1	$16,264	$00	$16,264
West Perry Middle School	Public	6-8	2620 Shermans Valley Road	Elliottsburg	17024	Perry County	West Perry School District	No	No	No	No	(717) 789-3012	482	39	12.4	100.0%	444 (92.1%)	0 (0.0%)	19 (3.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	18 (3.7%)	65.8	303^rd of 891 public middle schools	66.0%		66.7	284^th of 893 public middle schools	68.2%	19	28.8	37.1	41.0	35.9	60.7	60.7	56.9	54.3	59.5	56.7	$13,391	$267	$13,124
Newport Middle School	Public	6-8	500 Caroline Street	Newport	17074	Perry County	Newport School District	No	No	No	Yes	(717) 567-3806	237	21	11.5	52.7%	220 (92.8%)	1 (0.4%)	9 (3.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (3.0%)	60.3	362^nd of 891 public middle schools	59.4%		53.5	429^th of 893 public middle schools	52.0%	67	35.5	38.2	23.5	33.7	80.4	80.4	46.8	54.3	52.0	50.9	$20,509	$3,056	$17,453

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Impact of COVID-19 on Tuscarora Middle School

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Schools Near Tuscarora Middle School