James Buchanan Middle School
School Overview
James Buchanan Middle School is a public school located in Mercersburg, Pennsylvania. It is a school in Tuscarora School District district.
According to the Pennsylvania state assessment result, 31% of students are proficient in Math learning and 62% of students are proficient in English/language arts learning.
It has 587 students through grade 6 to 8. The students to teacher ratio is 15 to 1 where a total of 40 teachers are teaching for the school.
Student Population
A total of 587 students are attending James Buchanan Middle School. By gender, there are 315 and 272 female students at the school.
Gifted/Talented Programs
James Buchanan Middle School offers the gifted and talented program. Total 10 students are identified and enrolled in the programs.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 10 | 2 | 8 |
| Total | 10 | 2 | 8 |
Teachers & Staffs
Total 40 full-time (or equivalent) teachers work for James Buchanan Middle School and the students to teacher ratio is 15 to 1. All teachers are certified. 90.0% of teachers have 3 or more years teaching experiences.
| Headcount | Note | |
|---|---|---|
| Total FTE of Teachers | 40 | Students per teacher: 15 to 1 |
| Teachers who are certified | 40 | 100.0% |
| Teachers who are not certified | - | - |
| Teachers in their first year of teaching | - | - |
| Teachers in their second year of teaching | 4 | 10.0% |
| School counselors | 1 | Students per counselor: 587 to 1 |
| Law Enforcement Officer | - | - |
| Security guards | - | - |
| Nurses | 1 | - |
| Psychologists | - | - |
| Social workers | - | - |
Social/Economic Characteristics
| Value | |
|---|---|
| Total Households | 7,299 Households |
| Population | 18,626 |
| Male | 9,464 |
| Female | 9,172 |
| Child Population | 5,647 |
| Total Housing Units | 8,027 Units |
| Average House Value | $169,600 |
| Average Rent Cost | $896 |
| Unemployment Rate | 4.20% |
| Average Household Income | $66,118 |
| Heath Insurance Coverage | 91.56% |
| Internet Coverage | 100.00%% |
Academic Achievement
Achievement
Public Schools in Tuscarora School District
In Tuscarora School District, 6 schools are serving students in its area. The next lists are showing the public schools by offering level.
Private Schools in MERCERSBURG, Pennsylvania
1 private schools are serving students in MERCERSBURG, Pennsylvania. The next lists are showing the private schools by offering level.