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Jamestown Area School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 369 students in Jamestown Area School District. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
Public Schools in Jamestown Area School District have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 57% (versus the 55% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Pennsylvania public school average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (PA)
# Schools
2 Schools
2,928 Schools
# Students
369 Students
1,668,648 Students
# Teachers
38 Teachers
124,158 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
10:1
District Rank
Jamestown Area School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 675 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 90% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#339 out of 684 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
57%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
57%
Graduation Rate
≥90%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.09
0.59
# American Indian Students
n/a
3,204 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
1 Student
78,034 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
5%
# Hispanic Students
5 Students
249,018 Students
% Hispanic Students
1%
15%
# Black Students
n/a
237,342 Students
% Black Students
n/a
14%
# White Students
352 Students
1,011,502 Students
% White Students
96%
61%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
1,518 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
11 Students
88,750 Students
% of Two or more races Students
3%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
8,485
# Students in K Grade:
26
114,122
# Students in 1st Grade:
23
120,768
# Students in 2nd Grade:
26
126,133
# Students in 3rd Grade:
33
120,907
# Students in 4th Grade:
24
125,578
# Students in 5th Grade:
22
126,001
# Students in 6th Grade:
29
126,714
# Students in 7th Grade:
21
128,950
# Students in 8th Grade:
41
129,786
# Students in 9th Grade:
44
141,323
# Students in 10th Grade:
28
138,358
# Students in 11th Grade:
19
131,939
# Students in 12th Grade:
33
129,584
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $27,379 is higher than the state median of $23,696. The school district revenue/student has grown by 13% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $25,100 is higher than the state median of $23,119. The school district spending/student has grown by 13% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$10 MM
$39,541 MM
Spending
$9 MM
$38,578 MM
Revenue / Student
$27,379
$23,696
Spending / Student
$25,100
$23,119
Best Jamestown Area School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Jamestown Area Jr. Sr. High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
204 Shenango Street
Jamestown, PA 16134
(724) 932-3186
Jamestown, PA 16134
(724) 932-3186
Grades: 7-12
| 186 students
Rank: #22.
Jamestown Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3938 Douthett Drive
Jamestown, PA 16134
(724) 932-3181
Jamestown, PA 16134
(724) 932-3181
Grades: K-6
| 183 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Jamestown Area School District?
Jamestown Area School District manages 2 public schools serving 369 students.
What is the rank of Jamestown Area School District?
Jamestown Area School District is ranked #324 out of 675 school districts in Pennsylvania (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Pennsylvania school districts for: Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Jamestown Area School District?
96% of Jamestown Area School District students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Jamestown Area School District?
Jamestown Area School District has a student/teacher ratio of 10:1, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 14:1.
What is Jamestown Area School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $25,100 is higher than the state median of $23,119. The school district spending/student has grown by 13% over four school years.
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