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James Buchanan MS
PublicMiddleGrades 6–8
5191 Fort Loudon Rd, Mercersburg, PA 17236 · (717) 328-5221 · Part of Tuscarora School District
Students
535
Students per teacher
13:1
Setting
Rural
Grades
6–8
What stands out about James Buchanan MS
- Math proficiency 22 pts below the state
Test scores
EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21) · 2020–21Math proficiency15%
State average 37.3%
Reading / language arts53%
State average 55%
Location
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5191 Fort Loudon Rd, Mercersburg
Students
Enrollment by grade
Grade 6159
Grade 7183
Grade 8193
Enrollment over time
556’20
549’21
550’22
554’23
535’24
Down 3.8% since 2020.
Who goes here
White 91%Hispanic 4%Two or more races 3%Black 1%Asian <1%Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander <1%
As reported to NCES, share of students with a reported race or ethnicity.
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School facts: U.S. Department of Education (NCES), 2024-2025 school year. Scores: EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21). The School Grade is our own summary of state test results. Neighbor ratings are opinions, not an official measure of school quality.