James Buchanan Middle School

James Buchanan Middle School

Public Middle School | Grade 6-8
5191 Fort Loudon Rd,  Mercersburg, PA
Tuscarora School District
3.3
2.3
554 Students
C+
Niche Grade

School Details

Student Teacher Ratio
13:1
Math Proficiency
25%
Reading Proficiency
57%

Niche Grade

B-
Academics
B
Teachers
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Reading Proficiency
57%
Math Proficiency
25%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
13:1
Teachers
42
Full Time Teachers
42
Teachers in First or Second Year
10%
College Prep
AP Math Enrollment
Very Low
AP Science Enrollment
Very Low
Other AP Enrollment
Very Low

GreatSchools Rating

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GreatSchools Rating
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Test Scores

Math
9.7%
State Average
15.6%
Science
24.9%
State Average
29.5%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
GreatSchools
The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
555:1

Student Diversity

Male
52.9%
Female
47.1%
White
91.3%
Two or more races
4%
Hispanic
3.1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%
Asian or Pacific Islander
<1%
Black
<1%
Native American
<1%

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.3 12 Reviews
4.0 NicheUser
4/15/2015
The school's safety services a great.
4.0 NicheUser
4/15/2015
The locker rooms and pool could use some upgrading/ renovation.
3.0 NicheUser
4/15/2015
Some of the teachers are not clear with their communication skills.
GreatSchools Reviews
2.3 3 Reviews
5.0 parent
8/18/2016
My daughter transferred from San Antonio. San Antonio has some of the best school districts in Texas... Northside School Districts being one of the best (self opinion, but I would wager you could find corroborating proof of how good these schools are)Anywho, my daughter was made to feel welcomed by...
1.0 parent
10/30/2013
My child has been having a very difficult transition year from elementary to the middle school environment I have some issues and called his autistic support teacher there and got no positive results so had a meeting today with an JBMS administrator his teacher etc. and They already had their mind m...
1.0 parent
4/6/2013
Very unsatisfactory. As a parent, there has too many incidence of unaccountability and lack of respect from the teaching staff. My son has had one particular class three years by the same teacher and same exact lessons! Taxes are HIGH yet the environment is poor. There is a 15:1 faculity to student...

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James Buchanan Middle School is a public school for students in grades 6-8 in Mercersburg, PA and is served by the Tuscarora School District in Pennsylvania. The school has a total enrollment of 554 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 13:1. Academic records show that 25% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 57% are proficient in reading. James Buchanan Middle School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of C+ and a GreatSchools Rating of 7 out of 10. Discover additional schools in the area, like James Buchanan High School, Mercersburg Academy, New Life Christian Academy, and more. Learn more about what Mercersburg has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near James Buchanan Middle School.

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