Tuscarora School District
- 118 EAST SEMINARY ST
- MERCERSBURG, PA 17236
- (717) 328-3127
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District Information
District Overview
| District | State Average | |
|---|---|---|
| Graduation Rate | 92.0% | 82.7% |
| Dropout Rate | 2.5% | 2.6% |
| Per Pupil Spending | $8,445 | $11,954 |
| Students Per Teacher | 15.3 | 13.7 |
| Number of Schools | 6 | - |
| Number of Students | 2,654 | - |
| Number of (FTE) Teachers | 173 | - |
Student Enrollment (2009-2010)
| Students | Student/Teacher Ratio | |
|---|---|---|
| Total Student Enrollment | 2,654 | 15.3 |
Student Enrollment By Grade
| Students | |
|---|---|
| Prekindergarten Students | - |
| Kindergarten Students | 177 |
| 1st Grade Students | 164 |
| 2nd Grade Students | 179 |
| 3rd Grade Students | 193 |
| 4th Grade Students | 195 |
| 5th Grade Students | 251 |
| 6th Grade Students | 199 |
| 7th Grade Students | 216 |
| 8th Grade Students | 232 |
| 9th Grade Students | 195 |
| 10th Grade Students | 194 |
| 11th Grade Students | 201 |
| 12th Grade Students | 177 |
| Ungraded Students | - |
Student Enrollment By Race
| Students | |
|---|---|
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 12 |
| Asian or Pacific Islander | 14 |
| Hispanic | 53 |
| Black (Non-Hispanic) | 66 |
| White (Non-Hispanic) | 2,417 |
Student Enrollment By Gender
| Students | |
|---|---|
| Male | 1,317 |
| Female | 1,245 |
Faculty and Staff (2009-2010)
Teachers Per Grade Level
| Student/Teacher Ratio | ||
|---|---|---|
| Total Full Time Equivalent (FTE) Teachers | 173 | 15.3 |
| Prekindergarten Teachers | - | - |
| Kindergarten Teachers | 10 | - |
| Elementary Teachers | 75 | - |
| Secondary Teachers | 81 | - |
| Teachers of Ungraded Classes | 7 | - |
Instructional Faculty
| Instructional Aides | 36 |
| Instructional Coordinators and Supervisors | 1 |
Guidance Counselors & Directors
| Total Guidance Counselors & Directors | 4 |
| Elementary | 2 |
| Secondary | 2 |
| Other | - |
Librarians & Staff
| Librarians | 3 |
| Library Support Staff | 3 |
Administrators
| Total Administrators & Support Staff | 89 |
| Local Education Agency (LEA) Administrators | 5 |
| LEA Administrative Support Staff | 10 |
| School Administrators | 7 |
| School Administrative Support Staff | 13 |
| Student Support Services | 5 |
| Other Support Services Staff | 49 |
District Financial Details (2008)
Revenues For Education
| Percent of Total | ||
|---|---|---|
| Total Revenues | $31,804,000 | - |
| Total Local Revenues | $17,799,000 | 56.0% |
| Property Tax | $14,280,000 | 44.9% |
| Public Utility Tax | $23,000 | 0.07% |
| Individual And Corporate Income Taxes | $1,782,000 | 5.6% |
| All Other Taxes | $371,000 | 1.2% |
| Cities and Counties | $5,000 | 0.02% |
| Tuition Fees from Pupils and Parents | $55,000 | 0.2% |
| School Lunch | $747,000 | 2.3% |
| District Activity Receipts | $41,000 | 0.1% |
| Other Sales and Services | $8,000 | 0.03% |
| Rents and Royalties | $5,000 | 0.02% |
| Interest Earnings | $448,000 | 1.4% |
| Private Contributions | $3,000 | 0.01% |
| Miscellaneous | $31,000 | 0.10% |
| Total State Revenues | $12,539,000 | 39.4% |
| General Formula Assistance | $7,427,000 | 23.4% |
| Staff Improvement Programs | $1,001,000 | 3.1% |
| Special Education Programs | $1,558,000 | 4.9% |
| Compensatory and Basic Skills Programs | $192,000 | 0.6% |
| Vocational Education Programs | $8,000 | 0.03% |
| School Lunch Programs | $62,000 | 0.2% |
| Capital Outlay and Debt Services Programs | $372,000 | 1.2% |
| Transportation Programs | $1,250,000 | 3.9% |
| Other Programs | $669,000 | 2.1% |
| Total Federal Revenues | $1,466,000 | 4.6% |
| Through State - Title I | $400,000 | 1.3% |
| Through State - Math, Science and Teacher Quality | $121,000 | 0.4% |
| Through State - Title V, Part A | $4,000 | 0.01% |
| Through State - Child Nutrition Act | $362,000 | 1.1% |
| Through State - Other | $65,000 | 0.2% |
| Direct - Other | $514,000 | 1.6% |
Expenditures For Education
| Percent of Total | ||
|---|---|---|
| Total Current Expenditures | $23,123,000 | - |
| Total Instruction Expenditures | $13,881,000 | 60.0% |
| Total Support Services Expenditures | $8,041,000 | 34.8% |
| Student Support | $1,052,000 | 3.3% |
| Instructional Staff Support | $839,000 | 2.6% |
| General Administration Support | $470,000 | 1.5% |
| School Administration Support | $1,002,000 | 3.2% |
| Operation and Maintenance Support | $2,071,000 | 6.5% |
| Student Transportation Support | $1,988,000 | 6.3% |
| Other Support Services | $619,000 | 1.9% |
| Total Other Expenditures | $1,201,000 | 5.2% |
| Food Services | $1,201,000 | 3.8% |
Graduation and Dropout Details (2007-08)
Graduation Information
| Overall Graduation Rate | 92.0% | |
| Total Diploma Count | 207 | |
| Other High School Completion Certificate (OHC) Recipients | - |
Dropout Information
| Dropouts | Dropout Rate | |
|---|---|---|
| Total Grades 9-12 | 21 | 2.5% |
Map and Listings of Schools Within Tuscarora School District
Schools Summary:
- Schools: 6
- Students: 2,654
- Full-Time Equivalent Teachers: 173
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| School Name (Sort  ) |
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Student/Teacher Ratio (Sort by) |
School Reviews (Sort by) |
School Rating (Sort by) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JAMES BUCHANAN HIGH SCHOOL | ||||
4773 Fort Loudon Rd
Mercersburg, PA Public | 9-12 | 767 | 14.9 |  5 out of 5 1 Review |
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| JAMES BUCHANAN MIDDLE SCHOOL | ||||
5191 Fort Loudon Rd
Mercersburg, PA Public | 6-8 | 647 | 15.2 | 5 out of 5 5 Reviews |
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| MERCERSBURG ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
30 South Park Ave
Mercersburg, PA Public | KG-5 | 318 | 15.2 |  4.5 out of 5 2 Reviews |
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| MONTGOMERY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
9138 Fort Loudon Rd
Mercersburg, PA Public | KG-5 | 223 | 15.5 | 5 out of 5 1 Review |
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| MOUNTAIN VIEW ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
2311 Lemar Rd
Mercersburg, PA Public | KG-5 | 240 | 14.1 |  Review This School |
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| ST THOMAS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
70 School House Rd
St. Thomas, PA Public | KG-5 | 378 | 16.6 | 5 out of 5 1 Review |
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