At a glance
Reported students
505
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
52.65
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
9.6:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
07–08
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Pennsylvania middle enrollment
41st percentile
Compared with 514 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
737
Pocono Mountain East JHS: 505 reported students.
State peer staffing position
4th percentile
9.6:1 reported; state peer median 12.8:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 568
- Teachers (FTE)
- 52.99
- Student–teacher ratio
- 10.7:1
What the reported data says about Pocono Mountain East JHS
Pocono Mountain East JHS is a public middle school serving grades 07–08 in Swiftwater. It is one of 9 current school records connected to Pocono Mountain SD. NCES reports 505 students for 2024–25.
Among 514 middle schools in Pennsylvania with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 562.5 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 41st percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 9.6:1, below the Pennsylvania median of 12.8:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (48.5%) and Hispanic or Latino (31.7%). English learners represent 2.6% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 23.1%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Pocono Mountain East JHS
- 1How do the reported 9.6:1 student–teacher ratio and 52.65 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 2 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 2.6%
- Students with disabilities
- 23.1%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 2
- Nurses (FTE)
- 2
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 2
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White48.5%
- Hispanic31.7%
- Black15.6%
- Asian2%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.4%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.4%
- Multiracial1.4%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Pocono Mountain SD
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Pocono Mountain West JHS
Middle · Grades 07–08
697 reported students
Swiftwater Interm Sch
Middle · Grades 04–06
737 reported students
Tobyhanna El Ctr
Elementary · Grades KG–06
551 reported students
Clear Run El Ctr
Elementary · Grades KG–02
658 reported students
Clear Run Intrmd Sch
Elementary · Grades 03–06
919 reported students
Swiftwater El Ctr
Elementary · Grades KG–03
971 reported students
Public schools near Pocono Mountain East JHS
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Swiftwater Interm Sch Middle · Pocono Mountain SD | 04–06 | 737 | under 0.1 mi |
| Pocono Mountain East HS High · Pocono Mountain SD | 09–12 | 1,242 | 0.1 mi |
| Swiftwater El Ctr Elementary · Pocono Mountain SD | KG–03 | 971 | 0.4 mi |
| Pocono Mountain West JHS Middle · Pocono Mountain SD | 07–08 | 697 | 5.3 mi |
| Stroudsburg MS Middle · Stroudsburg Area SD | 05–07 | 1,015 | 8.4 mi |
| J T Lambert Intermediate Sch Middle · East Stroudsburg Area SD | 06–08 | 907 | 9.7 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Pocono Mountain East JHS
What grades does Pocono Mountain East JHS serve?
Pocono Mountain East JHS reports grades 07–08 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a middle school in Pocono Mountain SD.
How many students attend Pocono Mountain East JHS?
Pocono Mountain East JHS reported 505 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 41st percentile among 514 Pennsylvania middle schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 568 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Pocono Mountain East JHS?
The calculated ratio is 9.6:1, based on 505 students and 52.65 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Pennsylvania median for the same school level is 12.8:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Pocono Mountain East JHS a public, charter, or magnet school?
Pocono Mountain East JHS is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Pocono Mountain SD attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
Which school district is Pocono Mountain East JHS in?
Pocono Mountain East JHS is part of Pocono Mountain SD, based in Swiftwater, PA, which operates 9 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Pocono Mountain East JHS?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Swiftwater Interm Sch (under 0.1 mi), Pocono Mountain East HS (0.1 mi), Swiftwater El Ctr (0.4 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.