For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,353 students in Lakeland School District. This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
Public Schools in Lakeland School District have an average math proficiency score of 43% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 58% (versus the 55% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 10% 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
3 Schools
2,928 Schools
# Students
1,353 Students
1,668,648 Students
# Teachers
102 Teachers
124,158 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
District Rank
Lakeland 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 90-94% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#228 out of 684 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
58%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60%
57%
Graduation Rate
90-94%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.18
0.59
# American Indian Students
n/a
3,204 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
5 Students
78,034 Students
% Asian Students
1%
5%
# Hispanic Students
69 Students
249,018 Students
% Hispanic Students
5%
15%
# Black Students
26 Students
237,342 Students
% Black Students
2%
14%
# White Students
1,222 Students
1,011,502 Students
% White Students
90%
61%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
1,518 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
31 Students
88,750 Students
% of Two or more races Students
2%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
8,485
# Students in K Grade:
98
114,122
# Students in 1st Grade:
98
120,768
# Students in 2nd Grade:
108
126,133
# Students in 3rd Grade:
105
120,907
# Students in 4th Grade:
111
125,578
# Students in 5th Grade:
90
126,001
# Students in 6th Grade:
103
126,714
# Students in 7th Grade:
99
128,950
# Students in 8th Grade:
106
129,786
# Students in 9th Grade:
106
141,323
# Students in 10th Grade:
111
138,358
# Students in 11th Grade:
105
131,939
# Students in 12th Grade:
113
129,584
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $18,745 in this school district is less than the state median of $23,696. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $17,530 is less than the state median of $23,119. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$25 MM
$39,541 MM
Spending
$24 MM
$38,578 MM
Revenue / Student
$18,745
$23,696
Spending / Student
$17,530
$23,119
Best Lakeland School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Lakeland El Sch - Scott Campus
(Math: 53% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1333 Lakeland Dr
Jermyn, PA 18433
(570) 254-9485
Jermyn, PA 18433
(570) 254-9485
Grades: K-6
| 439 students
Rank: #22.
Lakeland Jr. Sr. High School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1355 Lakeland Dr
Jermyn, PA 18433
(570) 254-9485
Jermyn, PA 18433
(570) 254-9485
Grades: 7-12
| 640 students
Rank: #33.
Lakeland El Sch - Mayfield Campus
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
501 Linden St
Jermyn, PA 18433
(570) 254-9485
Jermyn, PA 18433
(570) 254-9485
Grades: K-6
| 274 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Lakeland School District?
Lakeland School District manages 3 public schools serving 1,353 students.
What is the rank of Lakeland School District?
Lakeland School District is ranked #238 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.
What is the racial composition of students in Lakeland School District?
90% of Lakeland School District students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Black, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Lakeland School District?
Lakeland School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 14:1.
What is Lakeland School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $17,530 is less than the state median of $23,119. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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