Top Rankings
Loyalsock Township School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,549 students in Loyalsock Township School District. This district's average testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
Public Schools in Loyalsock Township School District have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 66% (versus the 55% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Black), 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
1,549 Students
1,671,975 Students
# Teachers
108 Teachers
121,966 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
District Rank
Loyalsock Township School District, which is ranked within the top 20% 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
#130 out of 684 school districts
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
65%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
74%
57%
Graduation Rate
85-89%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.39
0.58
# American Indian Students
3 Students
3,031 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
47 Students
75,313 Students
% Asian Students
3%
5%
# Hispanic Students
50 Students
239,410 Students
% Hispanic Students
3%
14%
# Black Students
109 Students
239,621 Students
% Black Students
7%
14%
# White Students
1,198 Students
1,028,296 Students
% White Students
78%
62%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
1,423 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
141 Students
85,601 Students
% of Two or more races Students
9%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
20
7,645
# Students in K Grade:
123
115,927
# Students in 1st Grade:
118
124,827
# Students in 2nd Grade:
141
119,582
# Students in 3rd Grade:
104
124,107
# Students in 4th Grade:
128
124,674
# Students in 5th Grade:
120
125,645
# Students in 6th Grade:
124
127,758
# Students in 7th Grade:
109
129,446
# Students in 8th Grade:
110
132,568
# Students in 9th Grade:
128
144,673
# Students in 10th Grade:
110
138,290
# Students in 11th Grade:
115
128,529
# Students in 12th Grade:
99
128,304
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $16,733 in this school district is less than the state median of $23,649. The school district revenue/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,877 is less than the state median of $23,073. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$26 MM
$39,541 MM
Spending
$23 MM
$38,578 MM
Revenue / Student
$16,733
$23,649
Spending / Student
$14,877
$23,073
Best Loyalsock Township School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Loyalsock Twp Sr. High School
Magnet School
(Math: 80-89% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1801 Loyalsock Dr
Williamsport, PA 17701
(570) 326-3581
Williamsport, PA 17701
(570) 326-3581
Grades: 9-12
| 452 students
Rank: #22.
Loyalsock Twp Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2101 Loyalsock Dr
Williamsport, PA 17701
(570) 323-9439
Williamsport, PA 17701
(570) 323-9439
Grades: 6-8
| 343 students
Rank: #33.
Donald E. Schick School
Magnet School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2800 Four Mile Dr
Montoursville, PA 17754
(570) 326-3554
Montoursville, PA 17754
(570) 326-3554
Grades: PK-5
| 754 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Loyalsock Township School District?
Loyalsock Township School District manages 3 public schools serving 1,549 students.
What is the rank of Loyalsock Township School District?
Loyalsock Township School District is ranked #129 out of 679 school districts in Pennsylvania (top 20%) 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 overall rank (Top 20%), Highest math proficiency (Top 20%) and Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Loyalsock Township School District?
78% of Loyalsock Township School District students are White, 9% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are Black, 3% of students are Asian, and 3% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Loyalsock Township School District?
Loyalsock Township School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is equal to the Pennsylvania state average of 14:1.
What is Loyalsock Township School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $14,877 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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