publicmiddleGrade 7-8

Palmerton Area Jhs

3529 Fireline Rd, Palmerton, PA 18071, United States

+1 (610) 826-2492

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Palmerton Area Jhs Overview

About This School

Palmerton Area Jhs is a public middle in Palmerton, Pennsylvania, serving 261 students in grades 7-8. The school maintains a 12:1 student-teacher ratio with 20 teachers on staff and an average teacher salary of $78,259. Support services include a counselor for every 261 students. The student body is composed of 52% female and 48% male students. The demographic breakdown is 89% White, 8% Hispanic, 2% Two or More Races, and 1% Black.

261

Total Students

Grade 7-8

12:1

Student-Teacher Ratio

20 full-time teachers

Academic Performance

Percentage of students who met or exceeded state standards

English Language Arts0%

Mathematics0%

Science0%

School Information

School Type

public

Grade Levels

Grade 7-8

County

Carbon County

Students per Counselor

261:1

Palmerton Area Jhs Academics & Test Scores

Test Scores

State assessment results showing percentage of students proficient or above

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English Language Arts

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Mathematics

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Science

Class Information

12:1

Student-Teacher Ratio

City Avg: 11:1

State Avg: 12.6:1

261

Students per Counselor

Palmerton Area Jhs Teachers & Staff

Teaching Staff

Total Full-Time Teachers

Average Teacher Salary

$78,259

City Avg: $78,259

State Avg: $81,409

Based on state average salaries for full-time teachers

Support Staff

Student-Teacher Ratio12:1

Students per Counselor261:1

Palmerton Area Jhs Student Demographics

Student Body

47.51%

Male

52.49%

Female

Total Enrollment: 261 students

Racial & Ethnic Diversity

White89.27%

Hispanic8.05%

Asian0.38%

Black0.77%

Two or More Races1.53%

Native American0%

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Frequently Asked Questions About Palmerton Area Jhs

Q: What is Palmerton Area Jhs?

A: Palmerton Area Jhs is a middle public located in Palmerton.

Q: How many students attend Palmerton Area Jhs?

A: Palmerton Area Jhs has approximately 261 students enrolled.

Q: What is the student-teacher ratio at Palmerton Area Jhs?

A: The student-teacher ratio at Palmerton Area Jhs is 12:1.

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Detailed Information about Palmerton Area Jhs

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About Palmerton Area Jhs - Palmerton, PA

Quick Facts about Palmerton Area Jhs
School Name	Palmerton Area Jhs
School Type	public
Grade Levels	Grade 7-8
Location	3529 Fireline Rd, Palmerton, PA 18071, Palmerton, PA
County	Carbon County
Phone	+1 (610) 826-2492
Total Students	261
Student-Teacher Ratio	12:1
Full-Time Teachers	20
Rating	/10
ELA Proficiency	%
Math Proficiency	%
Science Proficiency	%

Frequently Asked Questions about Palmerton Area Jhs

What is Palmerton Area Jhs?

Palmerton Area Jhs is a middle public located in Palmerton.

How many students attend Palmerton Area Jhs?

Palmerton Area Jhs has approximately 261 students enrolled.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Palmerton Area Jhs?

The student-teacher ratio at Palmerton Area Jhs is 12:1.

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