Mount Carmel Area Junior High School

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Mount Carmel Area Junior High School ranks 521 st of 891 Pennsylvania middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Mount Carmel Area Junior High School is a public middle school serving 263 students in grades 7-8 in Mount Carmel, Pennsylvania, which is part of the Mount Carmel Area School District. The school has consistently underperformed compared to state averages and nearby middle schools on key academic measures.

Mount Carmel Area Junior High School's academic performance is a significant concern, with only 31.3% of students proficient or better in Math and 37.2% proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to state averages of 40.4% and 53%, respectively. The school's performance is particularly low for certain student subgroups, such as White students and those from low socioeconomic backgrounds, who rank in the bottom 20% and 45% of Pennsylvania middle schools, respectively. Additionally, the school has had relatively high dropout rates in recent years, ranging from 1.6% to 2.8%, which is higher than the state average.

When compared to nearby middle schools, such as Blue Mountain Middle School, Danville Area Middle School, and Southern Columbia Middle School, Mount Carmel Area Junior High School consistently performs worse on academic measures. This suggests that the school may need to implement significant interventions to improve student learning and achievement, especially given the high percentage of students (over 98%) who qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a high level of economic disadvantage among the student population.

Detail:

Public 7-8

600 W 5th St
Mount Carmel, PA 17851-1897

(570) 339-1500

District: Mount Carmel Area School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
521^st of 891 Pennsylvania Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $13,865

Student/teacher ratio: 15.2

Number of students: 260

Racial breakdown:

White:

81.9%

Hispanic:

11.2%

Two or more races:

4.2%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 100%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Mount Carmel Area Junior High School ranks worse than 58.5% of middle schools in Pennsylvania. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 44.41. (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 (81.9%), Hispanic (11.2%), two or more races (4.2%). (See more...)

Compare Details 100% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Mount Carmel Area Junior High School is 15.2. (See more...)

Compare Mount Carmel Area Junior High School employs 17 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Mount Carmel Area Junior High School is $13,865.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Mount Carmel Area Junior High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Mount Carmel Area Junior High School 521^st of 891 Pennsylvania public middle schools. (See Mount Carmel Area Junior High School in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Hispanic students:

White students:

Mount Carmel Area School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Mount Carmel Area School District 460^th of 610 Pennsylvania school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Mount Carmel Area Junior High School

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Rank History for all students at Mount Carmel Area Junior High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	PA State Percentile
2012	51.37	506^th	834	39.3%
2013	44.81	509^th	758	32.8%
2014	33.69	545^th	728	25.1%
2015	44.50	504^th	835	39.6%
2016	52.52	464^th	870	46.7%
2017	61.07	356^th	877	59.4%
2018	53.22	447^th	861	48.1%
2019	46.82	511^th	891	42.6%
2021	28.99	581^st	797	27.1%
2022	44.10	520^th	883	41.1%
2023	40.31	549^th	893	38.5%
2024	44.41	521^st	891	41.5%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Mount Carmel Area Junior High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	35.51	578^th	874	33.9%
2024	45.66	484^th	877	44.8%

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Rank History for Female students at Mount Carmel Area Junior High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	44.55	513^th	860	40.3%

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Rank History for Disabled students at Mount Carmel Area Junior High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	34.69	416^th	660	37.0%
2024	35.10	417^th	672	37.9%

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Rank History for Male students at Mount Carmel Area Junior High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	43.17	509^th	870	41.5%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Mount Carmel Area Junior High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	33.33	240^th	362	33.7%

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Rank History for White students at Mount Carmel Area Junior High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	19.47	588^th	681	13.7%
2024	25.53	540^th	673	19.8%

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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 Mount Carmel Area Junior High School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	Two or More Races	Total
2011	183	1	1	5	0	190
2012	231	1	1	5	0	238
2013	246	3	0	3	1	253
2014	215	4	0	2	1	222
2015	212	3	2	5	3	225
2016	204	4	2	6	5	221
2017	174	7	1	10	6	198
2018	201	5	1	16	7	230
2019	226	6	2	13	5	252
2020	226	3	2	22	6	259
2021	212	10	2	17	9	250
2022	211	17	3	14	9	254
2023	216	9	4	24	10	263
2024	213	4	3	29	11	260

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 Mount Carmel Area Junior High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2011	190	9.7	19.4	47.4
2012	238	9.9	23.9	55.5
2013	253	10.3	24.3	55.3
2014	222	9.3	23.7	55
2015	225	11.0	20.4	58.2
2016	221	14.0	15.7	64.3
2017	198	14.6	13.5	n/a
2018	230	14.3	15.9	n/a
2019	252	16.1	15.6	60.7
2020	259	18.7	13.8	n/a
2021	250	18.8	13.2	98.8
2022	254	17.8	14.2	98.8
2023	263	17.9	14.6	100
2024	260	17.0	15.2	100

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 Mount Carmel Area Junior High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2011	190	9.7	19.4	47.4
2012	238	9.9	23.9	55.5
2013	253	10.3	24.3	55.3
2014	222	9.3	23.7	55
2015	225	11.0	20.4	58.2
2016	221	14.0	15.7	64.3
2017	198	14.6	13.5	n/a
2018	230	14.3	15.9	n/a
2019	252	16.1	15.6	60.7
2020	259	18.7	13.8	n/a
2021	250	18.8	13.2	98.8
2022	254	17.8	14.2	98.8
2023	263	17.9	14.6	100
2024	260	17.0	15.2	100

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 Mount Carmel Area Junior High School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$00 (0.0%)	$11,044 (100.0%)	$11,044
2020	$00 (0.0%)	$10,532 (100.0%)	$10,532
2021	$4,827 (36.7%)	$8,343 (63.4%)	$13,169
2022	$999 (7.2%)	$12,867 (92.8%)	$13,865

Data source: Pennsylvania Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Mount Carmel Area Junior High 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 511^th of 891 Middle schools	Ranks 549^th of 893 Middle schools	4.1%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
7th Grade Math (Mount Carmel Area Junior High School)	33.4	26.1	7.3%
7th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)	38.2	33.2	5%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Mount Carmel Area Junior High School)	55.6	38.8	16.8%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)	60.5	54.5	6%
8th Grade Math (Mount Carmel Area Junior High School)	29.3	22.7	6.6%
8th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)	32.2	26	6.2%
8th Grade Science (Mount Carmel Area Junior High School)	50.8	51.3	0.5%
8th Grade Science (Pennsylvania)	58.2	57	1.2%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Mount Carmel Area Junior High School)	43.5	36.4	7.1%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)	57.9	52.8	5.1%
All Grades Math (Mount Carmel Area Junior High School)	31.3	24.3	7%
All Grades Math (Pennsylvania)	42.4	39.3	3.1%
All Grades Science (Mount Carmel Area Junior High School)	50.8	51.3	0.5%
All Grades Science (Pennsylvania)	68	65.6	2.4%
All Grades English Language Arts (Mount Carmel Area Junior High School)	49.6	37.6	12%
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	252	263	4.4%
African American	6	9	50%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	2	4	100%
Hispanic	13	24	84.6%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	226	216	4.4%
Two or More Races	5	10	100%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	60.7%	100%	39.3%

Schools Near Mount Carmel Area Junior High 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 5th Grade	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 5th Grade	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
Mount Carmel Area Junior High School	Public	7-8	600 W 5th St	Mount Carmel	17851	Northumberland County	Mount Carmel Area School District	No	No	No	No	(570) 339-1500	260	17	15.2	100.0%	213 (81.9%)	4 (1.5%)	29 (11.2%)	3 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (4.2%)	44.4	521^st of 891 public middle schools	41.5%		40.3	549^th of 893 public middle schools	38.5%	28			32.8	29.7	31.3	46.3	46.3			42.8	30.9	37.2	$13,865	$999	$12,867
Shamokin Area Middle School	Public	7-8	2000 W State St	Shamokin	17866	Northumberland County	Shamokin Area School District	No	No	No	No	(570) 648-5731	350	25	13.8	100.6%	277 (79.1%)	13 (3.7%)	48 (13.7%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (3.1%)	35.2	590^th of 891 public middle schools	33.8%		23.1	665^th of 893 public middle schools	25.5%	75			17.5	10.0	13.8	37.7	37.7			48.0	47.4	47.7	$10,506	$2,723	$7,783
Southern Columbia Middle School	Public	5-8	810 Southern Drive	Catawissa	17820	Columbia County	Southern Columbia Area School District	No	No	No	No	(570) 356-3400	382	28	13.4	36.6%	354 (92.7%)	1 (0.3%)	15 (3.9%)	2 (0.5%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (2.4%)	86.9	85^th of 891 public middle schools	90.5%		74	210^th of 893 public middle schools	76.5%	125	56.5	60.7	59.4	31.3	52.4	73.5	73.5	73.6	76.2	76.5	69.5	74.1	$15,695	$1,118	$14,577
Shamokin Area Intermediate School	Public	5-6	3000 W State St	Coal Township	17866	Northumberland County	Shamokin Area School District	No	No	No	No	(570) 648-5721	318	12	27.4	100.0%	238 (74.8%)	17 (5.3%)	53 (16.7%)	1 (0.3%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (2.5%)								(n/a)	20.5	17.1			18.8			39.7	35.0			37.3	$9,173	$1,294	$7,879
Lengel Middle School	Public	5-8	1541 Laurel Blvd	Pottsville	17901	Schuylkill County	Pottsville Area School District	No	No	No	Yes	(570) 621-2923	682	52	13.0	66.7%	491 (72.0%)	44 (6.5%)	101 (14.8%)	6 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.3%)	38 (5.6%)	50.6	457^th of 891 public middle schools	48.7%		49.9	470^th of 893 public middle schools	47.4%	13	49.7	29.3	24.1	26.6	32.3	58.1	58.1	53.1	45.2	49.7	52.2	49.9	$13,034	$1,007	$12,027
Bloomsburg Area Middle School	Public	6-8	1100 Railroad St	Bloomsburg	17815	Columbia County	Bloomsburg Area School District	No	No	No	Yes	(570) 784-9100	368	28	13.2	51.6%	300 (81.5%)	20 (5.4%)	21 (5.7%)	6 (1.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	21 (5.7%)	72.4	225^th of 891 public middle schools	74.7%		72	224^th of 893 public middle schools	74.9%	1		39.6	42.2	35.7	39.5	67.3	67.3		53.2	62.0	67.3	60.8	$12,080	$1,286	$10,794
Danville Area Middle School	Public	6-8	252 Northumberland St	Danville	17821	Montour County	Danville Area School District	No	No	No	No	(570) 271-3268	512	35	14.5	35.9%	447 (87.3%)	9 (1.8%)	18 (3.5%)	16 (3.1%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.4%)	20 (3.9%)	76.6	180^th of 891 public middle schools	79.8%		77.2	174^th of 893 public middle schools	80.5%	6		50.0	41.0	40.9	43.8	65.7	65.7		69.0	56.3	62.2	62.4	$13,721	$1,155	$12,566
Pine Grove Area Middle School	Public	5-8	105 School Street	Pine Grove	17963	Schuylkill County	Pine Grove Area School District	No	No	No	No	(570) 345-2731	447	40	11.3	43.2%	417 (93.3%)	4 (0.9%)	9 (2.0%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	15 (3.4%)	44.4	520^th of 891 public middle schools	41.6%		51.2	454^th of 893 public middle schools	49.2%	66	32.6	44.7	15.9	22.4	29.0	56.1	56.1	27.6	41.9	45.6	36.4	38.1	$11,928	$31	$11,897
Central Columbia Middle School	Public	5-8	4777 Old Berwick Rd	Bloomsburg	17815	Columbia County	Central Columbia School District	No	No	No	No	(570) 784-6103	630	40	15.9	35.2%	559 (88.7%)	2 (0.3%)	18 (2.9%)	19 (3.0%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	30 (4.8%)	89.6	67^th of 891 public middle schools	92.5%		85.3	100^th of 893 public middle schools	88.8%	33	57.8	69.6	61.2	56.1	60.8	70.8	70.8	65.9	70.3	70.9	68.4	68.8	$17,448	$1,593	$15,855
Schuylkill Haven Middle School	Public	5-7	120 Haven Street	Schuylkill Haven	17972	Schuylkill County	Schuylkill Haven Area School District	No	No	No	No	(570) 385-6708	264	21	12.8	53.0%	228 (86.4%)	3 (1.1%)	27 (10.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (2.3%)	47.6	489^th of 891 public middle schools	45.1%		47.3	501^st of 893 public middle schools	43.9%	12	34.6	28.0	34.1		32.4			38.1	37.3	52.3		42.9	$16,904	$1,358	$15,546

Frequently Asked Questions about Mount Carmel Area Junior High School

How many students attend Mount Carmel Area Junior High School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 260 students attended Mount Carmel Area Junior High School.

What district is Mount Carmel Area Junior High School in?

Mount Carmel Area School District

What is the racial makeup of Mount Carmel Area Junior High School?

Students at Mount Carmel Area Junior High School are 82% White, 11% Hispanic, 4% Two or more races, 2% African American, 1% Asian.

Is Mount Carmel Area Junior High School a good school?

Mount Carmel Area Junior High School ranks 521^st of 891 Pennsylvania middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

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