B
Good
73/100

West Shamokin JSHS

📚 07 – 12 🏫 High School
📍 178 Wolf Drive, Rural Valley, PA 16249
Overall
B
73/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
C+
Reading 73% · Math 48% proficient · 53rd percentile in Pennsylvania
Graduation
B+
92% earn a regular diploma in 4 years
Resources
A+
Class size, funding, school size and type

Each score is graded separately against Pennsylvania schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

73
Repit Score
out of 100
527
Students
enrolled
10.6:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$22K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Academics (reading & math)55%53/100reading 62nd percentile, math 44th percentile among Pennsylvania high schools (2018–19 state tests)
🎓 Graduation (4-year, diploma only)25%66/10092% graduate on time with a regular diploma
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)20%100/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 100% students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch. Compared with Pennsylvania schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are +22 points better than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in Pennsylvania. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency73% (+11 pts vs. state avg 62%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency48% (+1 pts vs. state avg 47%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
🎓 Graduation rate92% (+3 pts vs. state avg 89%)
Four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate, class of 2020

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

How Student Groups Do Here

Share of each group of students scoring proficient on the Pennsylvania state test (2018–19), compared with the same group of students across the state. Differences between groups are shown as reported; they reflect many factors inside and outside school.

StudentsReadingMathvs. same group statewideRank in state for this group
White72%47%reading -1 pts, math -13 pts32nd percentile (list)
Low-income62%37%reading +12 pts, math +3 pts46th percentile (list)

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute. Groups with fewer than 20 tested students are not shown. Results are achievement (proficiency), not growth; growth by group is not published for individual schools.

School Information

Address 178 Wolf Drive
City Rural Valley
ZIP Code 16249
District 4202590
NCES School ID 420259000517
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 16249

Understanding the community around West Shamokin JSHS helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $80,417
Per Capita Income $33,929
Poverty Rate 4.3%
Households Earning $100K+ 36.8%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 21.0%
High School or Higher 93.4%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $148,600
Median Rent $1,000
Owner-Occupied 80.7%
Renter-Occupied 19.3%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for West Shamokin JSHS.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 49.2%
Female 50.9%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

White 98.3%
Hispanic/Latino 0.8%
Black 0.2%
Asian 0.6%
Two or More Races 0.2%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 527
Teachers (FTE) 49.9
Student:Teacher Ratio 10.6:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for West Shamokin JSHS?
West Shamokin JSHS has a Repit School Score of 73 out of 100, earning a grade of B. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, plus the on-time graduation rate, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend West Shamokin JSHS?
West Shamokin JSHS has 527 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 10.6:1.
What grades does West Shamokin JSHS serve?
West Shamokin JSHS serves grades 07 – 12 and is classified as a High School. This is a public school.
How much funding does West Shamokin JSHS receive per student?
West Shamokin JSHS receives $22,413 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is above the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around West Shamokin JSHS in 16249 ▼
Avg Home Value
$161,891
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,107
1-Year Change
+0.2%
% Renters
19.3%

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About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026