Jefferson-Morgan School District
Map of Greene County Pennsylvania School Districts
Address
1351 Jefferson Road
Jefferson
, Greene County, Pennsylvania, 15344-0158
United States
District information
TypePublic
MottoRocket Pride
GradesK-12
SuperintendentMr. Brandon Robinson
Business administratorJennifer Foringer
School boardJefferson-Morgan School Board
Chair of the boardJason Beal
SchoolsTwo
Students and staff
Students825 (2012)
Teachers51 (2022)
Staff82 (2022)
Student–teacher ratio13:1
District mascotRocket
ColorsOrange and black
Other information
Websitewww.jmsd.org

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 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

Jefferson-Morgan School District offers a variety of clubs, activities and an extensive sports program. Eligibility.

Sports

The District funds:

Middle School Sports

According to PIAA directory 2019[6]

References

  1. US Census Bureau, 2010 Census Poverty Data by Local Educational Agency, 2011
  2. proximityone (2014). "School District Comparative Analysis Profiles".
  3. US Census Bureau, American Fact Finder, 2009
  4. US Census Bureau (2010). "American Fact Finder, State and County quick facts". Archived from the original on 2014-10-06.
  5. US Census Bureau (September 2011). "Income, Poverty, and Health Insurance Coverage in the United States: 2010" (PDF).
  6. Pennsylvania Interscholastic Athletics Association (2019). "PIAA School Directory".
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