Mount Carmel Area JH
263 Students
Middle School 7th - 8th
School Overview
Mount Carmel Area Junior High School, located in Mount Carmel, Pennsylvania, is a key component of the Mount Carmel Area School District. Serving students in the middle-grade levels, the school is committed to fostering academic growth and personal development within a supportive community environment. The junior high program acts as a transitional bridge between elementary education and the rigors of the high school curriculum, focusing on foundational knowledge, critical thinking, and social-emotional growth during a pivotal stage of student development.
The school operates under the broader mission of the Mount Carmel Area School District, which emphasizes preparing students for success in an ever-changing world. Beyond the core academic subjects, the school encourages student engagement through various extracurricular activities, sports, and programs designed to help students discover their interests and talents. By leveraging the resources of the district’s central website, the school maintains transparent communication with families, ensuring that parents and students remain informed about academic expectations, school policies, and upcoming district-wide events.
The school operates under the broader mission of the Mount Carmel Area School District, which emphasizes preparing students for success in an ever-changing world. Beyond the core academic subjects, the school encourages student engagement through various extracurricular activities, sports, and programs designed to help students discover their interests and talents. By leveraging the resources of the district’s central website, the school maintains transparent communication with families, ensuring that parents and students remain informed about academic expectations, school policies, and upcoming district-wide events.
263
Total Students
17.9
Full-Time Teachers
14.7
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
Student Demographics Data Table
| Demographic | Student Count |
|---|---|
| White | 216 |
| Hispanic | 24 |
| Black | 9 |
| Asian | 4 |
| Two or More | 10 |
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White216 (82.1 %)
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Hispanic24 (9.1 %)
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Two or More10 (3.8 %)
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Black9 (3.4 %)
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Asian4 (1.5 %)
School Location
School Details
| Status: | Open |
|---|---|
| School Level: | Middle School |
| School Type: | Regular School |
| Charter Status:* | Public Non-Charter |
| Virtual Instruction: | Supplemental Virtual |
| Shared Time Status: | No |
| District: | Mount Carmel Area SD |
| Phone: | (570)339-1500 |
| Website: | http://www.mca.k12.pa.us/index.html |
| Grade Range: | 7th - 8th |
| Total Students: | 263 |
| Full-Time Teachers (FTE): | 17.9 |
| Pupil/Teacher Ratio: | 14.7 |
| NSLP Participation:1 | Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO) |
| Qualified Free Lunch: | 0 |
| Qualified Reduced Lunch: | 0 |
Grades Taught
Grade 7
133
Grade 8
130
Grades Taught Data Table
| Grade | Student Count |
|---|---|
| Grade 7 | 133 |
| Grade 8 | 130 |
Gender Ratio
Student Gender Ratio Data Table
| Gender | Student Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Female | 108 | 41.1% |
| Male | 155 | 58.9% |
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