Serving 554 students in grades 6-8, James Buchanan 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 is 25% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 57% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 6-8
Enrollment: 554 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
Minority Enrollment: 8%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50% in PA
Math Proficiency
: 25% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 57% (Top 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 60-64% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
James Buchanan Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,733 schools in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of James Buchanan Middle School is 0.15, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
James Buchanan Middle School is ranked #1730 out of 2,733 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% PA state average), while 57% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
How many students attend James Buchanan Middle School?
554 students attend James Buchanan Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of James Buchanan Middle School students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of James Buchanan Middle School?
James Buchanan Middle School has a student ration of 13:1, which is equal to the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does James Buchanan Middle School offer ?
James Buchanan Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is James Buchanan Middle School part of?
My daughter is in 6th grade and is enjoying her classes and teachers
- Posted by Parent - wbeam
58/17/2011
i highly recommend this school because the teachers are amazing and the programs are outstunding and they cool and they work one on one with you
- Posted by Student/Alumni - rummy
511/29/2010
i am an eighth grader at James Buchanan Middle school and I believe it is the best school around! They offer many extracurricular activites and we have a wonderful arts program. Our principal and assistant principal both greatly love their jobs and support us students like we are their own children. If your looking for a great public school in the Tuscarora District I HIGHLY recommend JBMS! JBMS proud!
- Posted by Student/Alumni - klahf
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 6-8
Enrollment: 554 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
Minority Enrollment: 8%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 25% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 57% (Top 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 60-64% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
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