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Old Forge School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 946 students in Old Forge School District. This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
Public Schools in Old Forge School District have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 55% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 24% 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
2 Schools
2,936 Schools
# Students
946 Students
1,671,975 Students
# Teachers
74 Teachers
121,966 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
District Rank
Old Forge 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
#480 out of 684 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
57%
Graduation Rate
≥95%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.41
0.58
# American Indian Students
n/a
3,031 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
26 Students
75,313 Students
% Asian Students
3%
5%
# Hispanic Students
114 Students
239,410 Students
% Hispanic Students
12%
14%
# Black Students
40 Students
239,621 Students
% Black Students
4%
14%
# White Students
717 Students
1,028,296 Students
% White Students
76%
62%
# Hawaiian Students
3 Students
1,423 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
46 Students
85,601 Students
% of Two or more races Students
5%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
7,645
# Students in K Grade:
76
115,927
# Students in 1st Grade:
72
124,827
# Students in 2nd Grade:
79
119,582
# Students in 3rd Grade:
64
124,107
# Students in 4th Grade:
76
124,674
# Students in 5th Grade:
61
125,645
# Students in 6th Grade:
65
127,758
# Students in 7th Grade:
84
129,446
# Students in 8th Grade:
72
132,568
# Students in 9th Grade:
77
144,673
# Students in 10th Grade:
72
138,290
# Students in 11th Grade:
69
128,529
# Students in 12th Grade:
79
128,304
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $15,456 in this school district is less than the state median of $23,649. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $15,510 is less than the state median of $23,073. The school district spending/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$15 MM
$39,541 MM
Spending
$15 MM
$38,578 MM
Revenue / Student
$15,456
$23,649
Spending / Student
$15,510
$23,073
Best Old Forge School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Old Forge Jr. Sr. High School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
300 Marion St
Old Forge, PA 18518
(570) 457-6721
Old Forge, PA 18518
(570) 457-6721
Grades: 7-12
| 453 students
Rank: #22.
Old Forge Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
401 Melmore St
Old Forge, PA 18518
(570) 457-8391
Old Forge, PA 18518
(570) 457-8391
Grades: K-6
| 493 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Old Forge School District?
Old Forge School District manages 2 public schools serving 946 students.
What is the rank of Old Forge School District?
Old Forge School District is ranked #480 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 graduation rate (Top 10%)
What is the racial composition of students in Old Forge School District?
76% of Old Forge School District students are White, 12% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Black, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Old Forge School District?
Old Forge School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 14:1.
What is Old Forge School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $15,510 is less than the state median of $23,073. The school district spending/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
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