JERSEY SHORE MIDDLE SCHOOL

Jersey Shore MS is a Title I public middle school that is part of the Jersey Shore Area SD school district, located in Jersey Shore, PA with about 587 students offering grade levels from 6th Grade to 8th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 40 teachers, Jersey Shore MS has a student/teacher ratio of about 14:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Jersey Shore Middle School, located at 601 Thompson Street in Jersey Shore, Pennsylvania, is a primary educational institution within the Jersey Shore Area School District. The school serves the local community by providing a structured academic environment for students in the middle grade levels. Its mission focuses on fostering intellectual growth and social development, preparing students for the transition to high school through a curriculum that emphasizes both core academic subjects and extracurricular opportunities.

Beyond the classroom, Jersey Shore Middle School acts as a central hub for the surrounding community, reflecting the values of a small-town district. The school emphasizes a supportive atmosphere where educators work to address the unique developmental needs of early adolescents. By balancing traditional instruction with modern educational practices, the school aims to cultivate a well-rounded student body that is ready to contribute positively to the broader Jersey Shore area.

For more information, contact Jersey Shore MS at (570) 398-7400 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

601 Thompson St
Jersey Shore, PA 17740-1711
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JERSEY SHORE MIDDLE SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Jersey Shore, PA with about 587 enrolled students. See other public middle schools in Pennsylvania

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Middle School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
587
Teachers:
40.8
NSLP Status:1
Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide eligible school-No program
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
6th Grade
7th Grade
8th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 587 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending JERSEY SHORE MIDDLE SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 96% of the student body.

White
96.1%
Two or more races
2.0%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0.7%
Black or African American
0.5%
Asian
0.3%
Hispanic/Latino
0.3%

Female
47.7%
Male
52.3%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.