Jefferson-Morgan School District is a diminutive, rural, public school district located in Greene County, Pennsylvania. It serves the boroughs of Jefferson, Rices Landing, and Clarksville. It also serves Jefferson and Morgan townships. Jefferson-Morgan School District encompasses approximately 47 square miles (120 km2). According to 2000 federal census data, it served a resident population of 6,142. By 2010, the District's population declined to 5,895 people.[1] in 2010, the educational attainment levels for the population 25 and over were 87.0% high school graduates and 13.7% college graduates.[2] In 2009, the District residents’ per capita income was $16,304, while the median family income was $38,728.[3] In the Commonwealth, the median family income was $49,501[4] and the United States median family income was $49,445, in 2010.[5] The school district reports 825 students in 2012. Whites make up 97% of the student body, blacks make up nearly 2%. The teacher-student ratio is 13:1. Thirty-seven percent of the students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch prices. "J-M" are also known for their many wins and loses against the Carmichaels Area School District.
| Jefferson-Morgan School District | |
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 Map of Greene County Pennsylvania School Districts | |
| Address | |
1351 Jefferson Road
Jefferson , Greene County, Pennsylvania, 15344-0158United States | |
| District information | |
| Type | Public |
| Motto | Rocket Pride |
| Grades | K-12 |
| Superintendent | Mr. Brandon Robinson |
| Business administrator | Jennifer Foringer |
| School board | Jefferson-Morgan School Board |
| Chair of the board | Jason Beal |
| Schools | Two |
| Students and staff | |
| Students | 825 (2012) |
| Teachers | 51 (2022) |
| Staff | 82 (2022) |
| Student–teacher ratio | 13:1 |
| District mascot | Rocket |
| Colors | Orange and black |
| Other information | |
| Website | www |
Jefferson-Morgan School District operates two schools: Jefferson-Morgan Elementary School and Jefferson-Morgan Middle/Senior High School. The district is often referred to locally as "J-M" or "Jeff-Morgan." Jefferson-Morgan High school students may choose to attend Greene County Career and Technology Center for training in the construction and mechanical trades. The Intermediate Unit IU1 provides the District with a wide variety of services like specialized education for disabled students and hearing, speech and visual disability services and professional development for staff and faculty.
Extracurriculars
editJefferson-Morgan School District offers a variety of clubs, activities and an extensive sports program. Eligibility.
Sports
editThe District funds:
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- Middle School Sports
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According to PIAA directory 2019[6]
References
edit- ^ US Census Bureau, 2010 Census Poverty Data by Local Educational Agency, 2011
- ^ proximityone (2014). "School District Comparative Analysis Profiles".
- ^ US Census Bureau, American Fact Finder, 2009
- ^ US Census Bureau (2010). "American Fact Finder, State and County quick facts". Archived from the original on 2014-10-06.
- ^ US Census Bureau (September 2011). "Income, Poverty, and Health Insurance Coverage in the United States: 2010" (PDF).
- ^ Pennsylvania Interscholastic Athletics Association (2019). "PIAA School Directory".