Tuscarora MS

Juniata County SD
Old Route 22 East
Mifflintown, PA 17059
323 Students
Middle School 6th - 8th
School Overview
Tuscarora Junior High School, located in Mifflintown, Pennsylvania, is a key component of the Juniata County School District. Serving students in the middle-grade levels, the school is committed to providing a structured and supportive educational environment that bridges the gap between elementary education and high school. The institution focuses on academic development through a comprehensive curriculum, while also emphasizing the social and emotional growth essential for students during their early adolescent years.

Beyond the classroom, Tuscarora Junior High strives to foster a sense of community and school spirit among its student body. The school encourages participation in extracurricular activities, sports, and clubs, which are designed to help students discover new interests and build character. By maintaining a connection to the broader Juniata County School District, the school ensures that its students have access to the resources and academic standards necessary to prepare them for successful transitions into their secondary education.
323
Total Students
27.8
Full-Time Teachers
11.6
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    264 (81.7%)
  • Hispanic
    51 (15.8%)
  • Two or More
    6 (1.9%)
  • Black
    1 (0.3%)
  • Asian
    1 (0.3%)
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: Juniata County SD
Phone: (717)436-2165
Website: http://www.jcsdk12.org/schools/tuscarora-junior-high-school/
Grade Range: 6th - 8th
Total Students: 323
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 27.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 11.6
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 0
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

1 National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught
Grade 6 108
Grade 7 113
Grade 8 102
Gender Ratio
Nearby Middle Schools (Within 10 Miles)
Mifflin Co MS
Mifflin County SD
733 Students
2 Manor Drive
Lewistown, PA 17044 (9.0 miles away)
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