For the 2024-25 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 2,147 students in Jersey Shore Area School District. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
Public Schools in Jersey Shore Area School District have an average math proficiency score of 41% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 62% (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 Black and Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (PA)
# Schools
5 Schools
2,936 Schools
# Students
2,147 Students
1,671,975 Students
# Teachers
162 Teachers
121,966 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
District Rank
Jersey Shore Area School District, which is ranked within the top 30% 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 decreased from 90-94% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#200 out of 684 school districts
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
62%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
64%
57%
Graduation Rate
85-89%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.10
0.58
# American Indian Students
1 Student
3,031 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
1 Student
75,313 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
5%
# Hispanic Students
25 Students
239,410 Students
% Hispanic Students
1%
14%
# Black Students
16 Students
239,621 Students
% Black Students
1%
14%
# White Students
2,034 Students
1,028,296 Students
% White Students
95%
62%
# Hawaiian Students
2 Students
1,423 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
68 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:
149
115,927
# Students in 1st Grade:
163
124,827
# Students in 2nd Grade:
161
119,582
# Students in 3rd Grade:
181
124,107
# Students in 4th Grade:
148
124,674
# Students in 5th Grade:
165
125,645
# Students in 6th Grade:
147
127,758
# Students in 7th Grade:
177
129,446
# Students in 8th Grade:
146
132,568
# Students in 9th Grade:
199
144,673
# Students in 10th Grade:
215
138,290
# Students in 11th Grade:
148
128,529
# Students in 12th Grade:
148
128,304
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $22,150 in this school district is less than the state median of $23,649. The school district revenue/student has grown by 15% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $19,851 is less than the state median of $23,073. The school district spending/student has grown by 14% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$48 MM
$39,541 MM
Spending
$43 MM
$38,578 MM
Revenue / Student
$22,150
$23,649
Spending / Student
$19,851
$23,073
Best Jersey Shore Area School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Avis Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1088 Third St
Jersey Shore, PA 17740
(570) 753-5220
Jersey Shore, PA 17740
(570) 753-5220
Grades: K-5
| 192 students
Rank: #22.
Jersey Shore Area Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
601 Locust St
Jersey Shore, PA 17740
(570) 398-7120
Jersey Shore, PA 17740
(570) 398-7120
Grades: K-5
| 596 students
Rank: #33.
Salladasburg Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3490 Route 287 Highway
Jersey Shore, PA 17740
(570) 398-2931
Jersey Shore, PA 17740
(570) 398-2931
Grades: K-5
| 179 students
Rank: #44.
Jersey Shore Area Sr. High School
Magnet School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
701 Cemetery St
Jersey Shore, PA 17740
(570) 398-7170
Jersey Shore, PA 17740
(570) 398-7170
Grades: 9-12
| 710 students
Rank: #55.
Jersey Shore Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
601 Thompson St
Jersey Shore, PA 17740
(570) 398-7400
Jersey Shore, PA 17740
(570) 398-7400
Grades: 6-8
| 470 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Jersey Shore Area School District?
Jersey Shore Area School District manages 5 public schools serving 2,147 students.
What is the rank of Jersey Shore Area School District?
Jersey Shore Area School District is ranked #199 out of 679 school districts in Pennsylvania (top 30%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Jersey Shore Area School District?
95% of Jersey Shore Area School District students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Jersey Shore Area School District?
Jersey Shore Area School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 14:1.
What is Jersey Shore Area School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $19,851 is less than the state median of $23,073. The school district spending/student has grown by 14% over four school years.
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