For the 2024-25 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,120 students in South Williamsport 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 South Williamsport Area School District have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 55% (versus the 55% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Black and 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
1,120 Students
1,671,975 Students
# Teachers
82 Teachers
121,966 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
District Rank
South Williamsport 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 stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#388 out of 684 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
57%
Graduation Rate
90-94%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.19
0.58
# American Indian Students
n/a
3,031 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
11 Students
75,313 Students
% Asian Students
1%
5%
# Hispanic Students
25 Students
239,410 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
14%
# Black Students
30 Students
239,621 Students
% Black Students
3%
14%
# White Students
1,008 Students
1,028,296 Students
% White Students
90%
62%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
1,423 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
45 Students
85,601 Students
% of Two or more races Students
4%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
7,645
# Students in K Grade:
86
115,927
# Students in 1st Grade:
91
124,827
# Students in 2nd Grade:
74
119,582
# Students in 3rd Grade:
94
124,107
# Students in 4th Grade:
92
124,674
# Students in 5th Grade:
107
125,645
# Students in 6th Grade:
74
127,758
# Students in 7th Grade:
105
129,446
# Students in 8th Grade:
98
132,568
# Students in 9th Grade:
88
144,673
# Students in 10th Grade:
77
138,290
# Students in 11th Grade:
67
128,529
# Students in 12th Grade:
67
128,304
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $18,963 in this school district is less than the state median of $23,649. The school district revenue/student has grown by 20% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $17,029 is less than the state median of $23,073. The school district spending/student has grown by 21% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$21 MM
$39,541 MM
Spending
$19 MM
$38,578 MM
Revenue / Student
$18,963
$23,649
Spending / Student
$17,029
$23,073
Best South Williamsport Area School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Central Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
555 W Mountain Ave
Williamsport, PA 17702
(570) 323-3694
Williamsport, PA 17702
(570) 323-3694
Grades: K-4
| 440 students
Rank: #22.
Rommelt Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
515 West Central Avenue
Williamsport, PA 17702
(570) 320-4470
Williamsport, PA 17702
(570) 320-4470
Grades: 5-6
| 177 students
Rank: #33.
South Williamsport Area Jr. Sr. High School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
700 Percy St
Williamsport, PA 17702
(570) 326-2684
Williamsport, PA 17702
(570) 326-2684
Grades: 7-12
| 503 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to South Williamsport Area School District?
South Williamsport Area School District manages 3 public schools serving 1,120 students.
What is the rank of South Williamsport Area School District?
South Williamsport Area School District is ranked #409 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 South Williamsport Area School District?
90% of South Williamsport Area School District students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Black, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of South Williamsport Area School District?
South Williamsport Area School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is equal to the Pennsylvania state average of 14:1.
What is South Williamsport Area School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $17,029 is less than the state median of $23,073. The school district spending/student has grown by 21% over four school years.
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