TUSCARORA MIDDLE SCHOOL

Tuscarora MS is a Title I public middle school that is part of the Juniata County SD school district, located in Mifflintown, PA with about 442 students offering grade levels from 6th Grade to 8th Grade. 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 28 teachers, Tuscarora MS has a student/teacher ratio of about 15:1. 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.

Tuscarora Junior High School, located in Mifflintown, Pennsylvania, is a key component of the Juniata County School District. Serving students in the middle-grade levels, the school is committed to providing a structured and supportive educational environment that bridges the gap between elementary education and high school. The institution focuses on academic development through a comprehensive curriculum, while also emphasizing the social and emotional growth essential for students during their early adolescent years.

Beyond the classroom, Tuscarora Junior High strives to foster a sense of community and school spirit among its student body. The school encourages participation in extracurricular activities, sports, and clubs, which are designed to help students discover new interests and build character. By maintaining a connection to the broader Juniata County School District, the school ensures that its students have access to the resources and academic standards necessary to prepare them for successful transitions into their secondary education.

For more information, contact Tuscarora MS at (717) 436-2165 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

Old Route 22 East
Mifflintown, PA 17059-9545
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TUSCARORA MIDDLE SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Mifflintown, PA with about 442 enrolled students. See other public middle schools in Pennsylvania

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Middle School
Charter School:*
No
District:
Juniata County SD
Total Students:
442
Teachers:
28.94
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 442 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending TUSCARORA MIDDLE SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 86% of the student body.

White
86.0%
Hispanic/Latino
11.5%
Black or African American
1.4%
Two or more races
0.5%
Asian
0.5%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0.2%

Female
44.1%
Male
55.9%

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.