James Buchanan MS

Middle Supplemental Virtual Mercersburg, PA Grades 06–08 Rural: Distant Chambersburg, PA SchoolScore™ B (76.5)
  • 535 Students
  • 41.6 Teachers (FTE)
  • 12.9:1 Student:Teacher
  • 06–08 Grade Range
  • Open Status
  • (717)328-5221 Phone

James Buchanan MS is a public school administered by the Tuscarora SD district in Mercersburg, PENNSYLVANIA, providing education at the Middle level for students in grades 06–08.

Key statistics: 535 students enrolled; a 12.9:1 student-to-teacher ratio.

The school is classified as Rural: Distant by the NCES locale classification system.

Data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data (CCD), the definitive federal database of U.S. public schools, updated annually.

vs Pennsylvania Middle School Average
Enrollment
535.0
State avg: 595.0
▼ 10% worse
Student:Teacher Ratio
12.88:1
State avg: 13.2:1
▼ 2% better
Free Lunch %
103.6%
State avg: 58.4%
▲ 77% worse
School Details
School Name
James Buchanan MS
NCESSCH ID
422274006281
State School ID
PA-112286003-6281
School Type
Regular School
Level
Middle
Status
Open
Charter
No
Charter Auth
Virtual
Supplemental Virtual
NSLP Status
Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Shared Time
No
School Year
2024-2025
Location
Address
5191 Fort Loudon Rd
City
Mercersburg
State
Pennsylvania
ZIP Code
17236
County
Franklin County
Metro Area
Chambersburg, PA
Metro Type
Metropolitan
Locale
Rural: Distant
Cong. District
4213
State Leg. Upper
42033
State Leg. Lower
42090
Latitude
39.85013
Longitude
-77.89715
Grades Offered
6th 7th 8th
👥
535
Total Students
👩‍🏫
41.6
Teachers FTE
📐
12.9:1
Student:Teacher
Enrollment by Grade
41.6
Teachers (FTE)
Full Staff Breakdown
MetricValue
Teachers (FTE)41.6
National School Lunch Program Participation
Lunch Program Details
ProgramStudents% of Enrollment
No Category Codes 554 103.6%
Not Applicable 0 0%
District Info
District Name
Tuscarora SD
LEAID
4222740
State LEA ID
PA-112286003
Phone
(717)328-3127
Website
http://www.tsdrockets.org
Type
Regular public school district that is not a component of a supervisory union
Status
Open
City
Mercersburg
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District Finance (F-33)
Total Revenue
$47,958K
Federal Revenue
$4,506K
State Revenue
$18,253K
Local Revenue
$25,199K
Total Expenditure
$42,309K
Instruction Exp.
$20,779K
Support Services
$14,465K
Other Current Exp.
$1,778K

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about James Buchanan MS, answered using official NCES data.

How many students attend James Buchanan MS?
535 students are enrolled at James Buchanan MS, according to NCES Common Core of Data.
How many teachers does James Buchanan MS have?
James Buchanan MS has 41.6 full-time equivalent (FTE) teachers. The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.9:1.
What grades does James Buchanan MS serve?
James Buchanan MS serves grades 06 through 08.
Is James Buchanan MS a charter school?
James Buchanan MS is not a charter school.
What metro area is James Buchanan MS located in?
James Buchanan MS is located in the Chambersburg, PA metropolitan area.
What school district does James Buchanan MS belong to?
James Buchanan MS is part of the Tuscarora SD school district.
How much does Tuscarora SD spend per student?
The Tuscarora SD district spends approximately $79,082,243 per student annually, based on F-33 finance survey data.
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