What grades does Pocono Mountain East JHS serve?

Pocono Mountain East JHS operates as a Middle school within the local district. The school serves families in the Swiftwater area.

Where is Pocono Mountain East JHS located?

Pocono Mountain East JHS is a rural school in Swiftwater, PA.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Pocono Mountain East JHS?

The student-teacher ratio at Pocono Mountain East JHS is 10.4:1. Lower ratios generally indicate smaller class sizes.

What schools are in Swiftwater, PA?

Schools in Swiftwater include Pocono Mountain East JHS and others operated by the local district. The district serves families throughout the Swiftwater area.

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Pocono Mountain East JHS — School Calendar 2026-27

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Swiftwater, PA 18370

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School Profile

Grades

7–8

Enrollment

543

Student:Teacher

10.4:1

Locale

Rural

District

Pocono Mountain SD

Econ. Disadvantaged

99.5%

Phone

(570)839-7121

School Statistics

Programs & Activities (SY 2021-22)

Gifted & Talented

17 students enrolled

Student-Teacher Ratio: 9.5:1

Better than average in PA

Technology & Internet Access (SY 2021-22)

1:1 Devices

Student devices available

Wi-Fi

Campus-wide wireless

Fiber Internet

High-speed connection

599

Connected devices

Staff & Support Services (SY 2021-22)

Teachers (FTE)

52.99

100% fully certified

Counselors

Psychologists

Nurses

School Resource Officers

0.44

Security Staff

2.78

Anti-Bullying Policy

District Finance (FY 2023)

Per-Pupil Spending

$23,662

Total current expenditure

Instruction Spending

$13,827

Per pupil, classroom only

Total Revenue/Pupil

$30,801

All funding sources

Funding Sources

Federal 9%State 31%Local 60%

District-level data from NCES F-33 Survey

Community Context

Median Home Value

$301,483

-0.4% 1yr+43.2% 5yr

East Stroudsburg, PA metro area

Community Need Level

Moderate

CDC/ATSDR Social Vulnerability Index 2022

Neighborhood Indicators (Census Tract)

18.3%

Below 150% poverty line

6.2%

Unemployment rate

6.5%

Uninsured residents

10.1%

No HS diploma (25+)

Special Education (IDEA)

District-level data from IDEA Part B · Students ages 3-21 served under IDEA

Total Students Served

2,050

Ages 3-21 under IDEA

School-Age (6-21)

1,923

Receiving special ed services

Est. % of Enrollment

100%

District rate, school may vary

Disability Categories (District)

Specific Learning Disability

791 (41%)

Other Health Impairment

389 (20%)

Speech/Language Impairment

252 (13%)

Autism

249 (13%)

Intellectual Disability

104 (5%)

Emotional Disturbance

97 (5%)

Source: U.S. Department of Education, IDEA Section 618 Data · District-level counts · Individual school figures may differ

Enrollment Trend (2014-2025)

505

Current enrollment

Declining(-17% 5yr)

Coming Up

Thu, Aug 27, 2026

Raksha Bandhan

Event

Thu, Sep 3, 2026

Krishna Janmashtami

Event

Fri, Sep 4, 2026

Labor Day Holiday Schools Closed

Holiday

Full School Calendar 2026-27

Date	Event	Type	Level
Thu, Sep 3, 2026	Krishna Janmashtami	Event	—
Fri, Sep 4, 2026	Labor Day Holiday Schools Closed	Holiday	—
Fri, Sep 4, 2026	Krishna Janmashtami	Event	—
Mon, Sep 7, 2026	Labor Day Schools Closed	Holiday	—
Fri, Sep 11, 2026	Rosh Hashanah	Event	—
Sat, Sep 12, 2026	Rosh Hashanah	Event	—
Sun, Sep 13, 2026	Rosh Hashanah	Event	—
Mon, Sep 14, 2026	Ganesh Chaturthi	Event	—
Sun, Sep 20, 2026	Yom Kippur	Event	—
Mon, Sep 21, 2026	Yom Kippur	Event	—
Fri, Sep 25, 2026	Sukkot Begins	Event	—
Fri, Oct 2, 2026	Sukkot Ends	Event	—
Fri, Oct 2, 2026	Shemini Atzeret/Simchat Torah	Event	—
Sat, Oct 3, 2026	Shemini Atzeret/Simchat Torah	Event	—
Sun, Oct 4, 2026	Shemini Atzeret/Simchat Torah	Event	—
Sun, Oct 11, 2026	Navaratri Begins	Event	—
Tue, Oct 20, 2026	Navaratri Ends	Event	—
Fri, Oct 30, 2026	Halloween	Event	—
Sun, Nov 1, 2026	All Saints Day	Event	—
Mon, Nov 2, 2026	All Souls Day	Event	—
Sun, Nov 8, 2026	Diwali/ Deepavali	Event	—
Wed, Nov 11, 2026	Veteran's Day	Event	—
Fri, Dec 4, 2026	Hanukkah Begins	Event	—
Tue, Dec 8, 2026	Bodhi Day	Event	—
Sat, Dec 12, 2026	Hanukkah Ends	Event	—
Thu, Dec 24, 2026	Christmas Eve	Holiday	—
Fri, Dec 25, 2026	Christmas Day	Holiday	—
Sat, Dec 26, 2026	Kawanzaa Begins	Event	—
Thu, Dec 31, 2026	New Years Eve	Event	—
Fri, Jan 1, 2027	Kawanzaa Ends	Event	—
Fri, Jan 1, 2027	New Years Day	Event	—