Serving 762 students in grades 5-8, Tunkhannock Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 39% (which was lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 65% (which was higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 63%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 was equal to the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 5-8
Total Students
762 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
60 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)39%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)65%
63%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
2%
15%
Black
1%
14%
White
93%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
42%
60%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% PA state average), while 65% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 63% PA state average).
How many students attend Tunkhannock Middle School?
762 students attend Tunkhannock Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of Tunkhannock Middle School students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Tunkhannock Middle School?
Tunkhannock Middle School has a student ration of 13:1, which is equal to the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Tunkhannock Middle School offer ?
Tunkhannock Middle School offers enrollment in grades 5-8
What school district is Tunkhannock Middle School part of?
Tunkhannock Middle School is part of Tunkhannock Area School District.
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