Top Rankings
Line Mountain School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,006 students in Line Mountain 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 Line Mountain School District have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 62% (versus the 55% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 4% 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
3 Schools
2,936 Schools
# Students
1,006 Students
1,671,975 Students
# Teachers
77 Teachers
121,966 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
District Rank
Line Mountain 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 95% has increased from 90-94% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#344 out of 684 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
61%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
57%
Graduation Rate
≥95%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.09
0.58
# American Indian Students
n/a
3,031 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
2 Students
75,313 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
5%
# Hispanic Students
20 Students
239,410 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
14%
# Black Students
4 Students
239,621 Students
% Black Students
n/a
14%
# White Students
961 Students
1,028,296 Students
% White Students
96%
62%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
1,423 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
19 Students
85,601 Students
% of Two or more races Students
2%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
7,645
# Students in K Grade:
59
115,927
# Students in 1st Grade:
82
124,827
# Students in 2nd Grade:
64
119,582
# Students in 3rd Grade:
74
124,107
# Students in 4th Grade:
89
124,674
# Students in 5th Grade:
67
125,645
# Students in 6th Grade:
91
127,758
# Students in 7th Grade:
73
129,446
# Students in 8th Grade:
76
132,568
# Students in 9th Grade:
102
144,673
# Students in 10th Grade:
76
138,290
# Students in 11th Grade:
85
128,529
# Students in 12th Grade:
68
128,304
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $21,625 in this school district is less than the state median of $23,649. The school district revenue/student has grown by 12% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $19,320 is less than the state median of $23,073. The school district spending/student has grown by 12% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$22 MM
$39,541 MM
Spending
$19 MM
$38,578 MM
Revenue / Student
$21,625
$23,649
Spending / Student
$19,320
$23,073
Best Line Mountain School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Line Mountain High School
Magnet School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
187 Line Mountain Road
Herndon, PA 17830
(570) 758-2011
Herndon, PA 17830
(570) 758-2011
Grades: 9-12
| 331 students
Rank: #22.
Line Mountain Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
542 W Shamokin St
Trevorton, PA 17881
(570) 797-3825
Trevorton, PA 17881
(570) 797-3825
Grades: PK-4
| 368 students
Rank: #33.
Line Mountain Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
187 Line Mountain Rd
Herndon, PA 17830
(570) 758-2011
Herndon, PA 17830
(570) 758-2011
Grades: 5-8
| 307 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Line Mountain School District?
Line Mountain School District manages 3 public schools serving 1,006 students.
What is the rank of Line Mountain School District?
Line Mountain School District is ranked #344 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. This district ranks in the top 20% of Pennsylvania school districts for: Highest science proficiency (Top 20%) and Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
What is the racial composition of students in Line Mountain School District?
96% of Line Mountain School District students are White, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Line Mountain School District?
Line Mountain School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 14:1.
What is Line Mountain School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $19,320 is less than the state median of $23,073. The school district spending/student has grown by 12% over four school years.
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