For the 2024-25 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 2,074 students in Octorara Area 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 Octorara Area School District have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 57% (versus the 55% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 32% 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
4 Schools
2,936 Schools
# Students
2,074 Students
1,671,975 Students
# Teachers
142 Teachers
121,966 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
District Rank
Octorara Area 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 90-94% has increased from 88% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#369 out of 684 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
57%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
57%
Graduation Rate
90-94%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.49
0.58
# American Indian Students
1 Student
3,031 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
6 Students
75,313 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
5%
# Hispanic Students
418 Students
239,410 Students
% Hispanic Students
20%
14%
# Black Students
116 Students
239,621 Students
% Black Students
6%
14%
# White Students
1,412 Students
1,028,296 Students
% White Students
68%
62%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
1,423 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
121 Students
85,601 Students
% of Two or more races Students
6%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
7,645
# Students in K Grade:
146
115,927
# Students in 1st Grade:
130
124,827
# Students in 2nd Grade:
141
119,582
# Students in 3rd Grade:
154
124,107
# Students in 4th Grade:
127
124,674
# Students in 5th Grade:
158
125,645
# Students in 6th Grade:
147
127,758
# Students in 7th Grade:
141
129,446
# Students in 8th Grade:
167
132,568
# Students in 9th Grade:
191
144,673
# Students in 10th Grade:
194
138,290
# Students in 11th Grade:
196
128,529
# Students in 12th Grade:
182
128,304
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $27,415 is higher than the state median of $23,649. The school district revenue/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $26,143 is higher than the state median of $23,073. The school district spending/student has grown by 13% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$57 MM
$39,541 MM
Spending
$54 MM
$38,578 MM
Revenue / Student
$27,415
$23,649
Spending / Student
$26,143
$23,073
Best Octorara Area School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Octorara Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
104 Highland Rd
Atglen, PA 19310
(610) 593-8238
Atglen, PA 19310
(610) 593-8238
Grades: 3-4
| 281 students
Rank: #22.
Octorara Area Jr. Sr. High School
Magnet School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
226 Highland Rd
Atglen, PA 19310
(610) 593-8223
Atglen, PA 19310
(610) 593-8223
Grades: 7-12
| 1,071 students
Rank: #33.
Octorara Intermediate School
Magnet School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
221 Highland Road
Atglen, PA 19310
(610) 593-4608
Atglen, PA 19310
(610) 593-4608
Grades: 5-6
| 305 students
Rank: n/an/a
Octorara Primary Learning Center
Magnet School
87 Highland Rd
Atglen, PA 19310
(610) 593-8350
Atglen, PA 19310
(610) 593-8350
Grades: K-2
| 417 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Octorara Area School District?
Octorara Area School District manages 4 public schools serving 2,074 students.
What is the rank of Octorara Area School District?
Octorara Area School District is ranked #382 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.
What is the racial composition of students in Octorara Area School District?
68% of Octorara Area School District students are White, 20% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Black, and 6% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Octorara Area School District?
Octorara Area School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 14:1.
What is Octorara Area School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $26,143 is higher than the state median of $23,073. The school district spending/student has grown by 13% over four school years.
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