James Buchanan MS
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Mercersburg, Pennsylvania 17236 · Tuscarora SD
#392 of 521 middle schools in Pennsylvania
#9557 of 15,369 nationally
About James Buchanan MS
James Buchanan MS is a public middle located in Mercersburg, in the Tuscarora SD school district of Pennsylvania, United States. It caters for Grades 6–8. In 2025 it enrolled 535 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 41.2 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of middle schools in United States and 392nd of 521 ranked middle schools in Pennsylvania. Its strongest component is reading proficiency (74th percentile), and its weakest is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (0th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 535.
There are 5 schools in Mercersburg; James Buchanan MS ranks 5th of 5 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against middle schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)31%
- Reading proficiency (30%)62%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)103.6%
- Students per teacher (15%)13.0
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for James Buchanan MS by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 535
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 103.6%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 13.0
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 62%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 31%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near James Buchanan MS
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
James Buchanan HS
Mercersburg · Public high · Grades 9–12
721 students · 577 m away
Mercersburg El Sch
Mercersburg · Public elementary · Grades K–5
232 students · 2.7 km away
Mountain View El Sch
Mercersburg · Public elementary · Grades K–5
185 students · 4.0 km away
Montgomery El Sch
Mercersburg · Public elementary · Grades K–5
212 students · 5.8 km away
St Thomas El Sch
Saint Thomas · Public elementary · Grades K–5
297 students · 11 km away
McConnellsburg MS
McConnellsburg · Public middle · Grades 6–8
213 students · 12 km away
McConnellsburg El Sch
McConnellsburg · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
413 students · 12 km away
McConnellsburg HS
McConnellsburg · Public high · Grades 9–12
285 students · 12 km away
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Frequently asked questions
Is James Buchanan MS a good school?
James Buchanan MS has a Success Index (US) of 41.2 out of 100 (Lower 50% of middle schools in United States) and ranks #392 of 521 in Pennsylvania. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does James Buchanan MS rank in Pennsylvania?
James Buchanan MS ranks #392 of 521 middle schools in Pennsylvania and #9557 of 15,369 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend James Buchanan MS?
James Buchanan MS had 535 students in 2025.
Is James Buchanan MS a elementary school or a high school?
James Buchanan MS is classified as a middle covering Grades 6–8. It is a public school.
What other schools are near James Buchanan MS?
There are 8 schools within 15 km of James Buchanan MS; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.