Harlan Rowe Junior High School serves 375 students in grades 8-9.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 70-74% (which was approximately equal to the Pennsylvania state average of 74%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 70-74% (which was approximately equal to the Pennsylvania state average of 71%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 was higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 4% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which was lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 8-9
Total Students
375 students
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(11-12)70-74%
74%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(11-12)70-74%
71%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
5%
Hispanic
1%
15%
Black
2%
14%
White
96%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
36%
60%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
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?
70-74% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 74% PA state average), while 70-74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 71% PA state average).
How many students attend Harlan Rowe Junior High School?
375 students attend Harlan Rowe Junior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
96% of Harlan Rowe Junior High School students are White, 2% of students are Black, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Harlan Rowe Junior High School?
Harlan Rowe Junior High School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Harlan Rowe Junior High School offer ?
Harlan Rowe Junior High School offers enrollment in grades 8-9
What school district is Harlan Rowe Junior High School part of?
Harlan Rowe Junior High School is part of Athens Area School District.
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