For the 2024-25 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 2,664 students in Berwick Area School District. This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
Public Schools in Berwick Area School District have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 54% (versus the 55% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Pennsylvania public school average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (PA)
# Schools
5 Schools
2,936 Schools
# Students
2,664 Students
1,671,975 Students
# Teachers
193 Teachers
121,966 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
District Rank
Berwick Area School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 679 school districts in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 85-89% has increased from 80-84% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#363 out of 684 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
54%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
52%
57%
Graduation Rate
85-89%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.31
0.58
# American Indian Students
2 Students
3,031 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
7 Students
75,313 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
5%
# Hispanic Students
343 Students
239,410 Students
% Hispanic Students
13%
14%
# Black Students
54 Students
239,621 Students
% Black Students
2%
14%
# White Students
2,183 Students
1,028,296 Students
% White Students
82%
62%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
1,423 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
75 Students
85,601 Students
% of Two or more races Students
3%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
7,645
# Students in K Grade:
219
115,927
# Students in 1st Grade:
193
124,827
# Students in 2nd Grade:
196
119,582
# Students in 3rd Grade:
211
124,107
# Students in 4th Grade:
219
124,674
# Students in 5th Grade:
206
125,645
# Students in 6th Grade:
192
127,758
# Students in 7th Grade:
232
129,446
# Students in 8th Grade:
214
132,568
# Students in 9th Grade:
182
144,673
# Students in 10th Grade:
194
138,290
# Students in 11th Grade:
209
128,529
# Students in 12th Grade:
197
128,304
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $18,718 in this school district is less than the state median of $23,649. The school district revenue/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $18,011 is less than the state median of $23,073. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$50 MM
$39,541 MM
Spending
$48 MM
$38,578 MM
Revenue / Student
$18,718
$23,649
Spending / Student
$18,011
$23,073
Best Berwick Area School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Berwick Area High School
Magnet School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1100 Fowler Ave
Berwick, PA 18603
(570) 759-6400
Berwick, PA 18603
(570) 759-6400
Grades: 9-12
| 782 students
Rank: #22.
Salem Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
810 East Tenth Street
Berwick, PA 18603
(570) 759-6400
Berwick, PA 18603
(570) 759-6400
Grades: K-4
| 396 students
Rank: #33.
Nescopeck Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
315 Dewey St
Nescopeck, PA 18635
(570) 759-6400
Nescopeck, PA 18635
(570) 759-6400
Grades: K-4
| 156 students
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Berwick Area Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1100 Evergreen Drive
Berwick, PA 18603
(570) 759-6400
Berwick, PA 18603
(570) 759-6400
Grades: 5-8
| 844 students
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
West Berwick Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
809 Sycamore St
Berwick, PA 18603
(570) 759-6400
Berwick, PA 18603
(570) 759-6400
Grades: K-4
| 486 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Berwick Area School District?
Berwick Area School District manages 5 public schools serving 2,664 students.
What is the rank of Berwick Area School District?
Berwick Area School District is ranked #368 out of 679 school districts in Pennsylvania (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Berwick Area School District?
82% of Berwick Area School District students are White, 13% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Berwick Area School District?
Berwick Area School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is equal to the Pennsylvania state average of 14:1.
What is Berwick Area School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $18,011 is less than the state median of $23,073. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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