Serving 883 students in grades 7-12, Elmer L Meyers Junior Senior High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 25-29% (which was lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 35-39% (which was lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 was higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 75% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
883 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
54 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)25-29%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)35-39%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)50-54%
64%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
5%
Hispanic
42%
15%
Black
23%
14%
White
25%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(20-21)75-79%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
90%
60%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
7%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% PA state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Elmer L Meyers Junior Senior High School?
The graduation rate of Elmer L Meyers Junior Senior High School is 75-79%, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 87%.
How many students attend Elmer L Meyers Junior Senior High School?
883 students attend Elmer L Meyers Junior Senior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
42% of Elmer L Meyers Junior Senior High School students are Hispanic, 25% of students are White, 23% of students are Black, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Elmer L Meyers Junior Senior High School?
Elmer L Meyers Junior Senior High School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Elmer L Meyers Junior Senior High School offer ?
Elmer L Meyers Junior Senior High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Elmer L Meyers Junior Senior High School part of?
Elmer L Meyers Junior Senior High School is part of Wilkes-Barre Area School District.
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