For the 2024-25 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 2,099 students in Tamaqua Area School District. This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
Public Schools in Tamaqua Area School District have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 55% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 17% 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
2,099 Students
1,671,975 Students
# Teachers
131 Teachers
121,966 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
District Rank
Tamaqua 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 85-89% has decreased from 90-94% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#474 out of 684 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
62%
57%
Graduation Rate
85-89%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.29
0.58
# American Indian Students
1 Student
3,031 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
9 Students
75,313 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
5%
# Hispanic Students
257 Students
239,410 Students
% Hispanic Students
12%
14%
# Black Students
65 Students
239,621 Students
% Black Students
3%
14%
# White Students
1,752 Students
1,028,296 Students
% White Students
84%
62%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
1,423 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
14 Students
85,601 Students
% of Two or more races Students
1%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
7,645
# Students in K Grade:
169
115,927
# Students in 1st Grade:
155
124,827
# Students in 2nd Grade:
167
119,582
# Students in 3rd Grade:
158
124,107
# Students in 4th Grade:
160
124,674
# Students in 5th Grade:
166
125,645
# Students in 6th Grade:
163
127,758
# Students in 7th Grade:
125
129,446
# Students in 8th Grade:
145
132,568
# Students in 9th Grade:
179
144,673
# Students in 10th Grade:
169
138,290
# Students in 11th Grade:
182
128,529
# Students in 12th Grade:
161
128,304
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $16,359 in this school district is less 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 $15,518 is less than the state median of $23,073. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$34 MM
$39,541 MM
Spending
$33 MM
$38,578 MM
Revenue / Student
$16,359
$23,649
Spending / Student
$15,518
$23,073
Best Tamaqua Area School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Tamaqua Area Sr. High School
Magnet School
(Math: 80-89% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
500 Penn St
Tamaqua, PA 18252
(570) 668-1901
Tamaqua, PA 18252
(570) 668-1901
Grades: 9-12
| 691 students
Rank: #22.
West Penn Twp Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
185 School Dr
New Ringgold, PA 17960
(570) 386-5051
New Ringgold, PA 17960
(570) 386-5051
Grades: K-5
| 280 students
Rank: #33.
Tamaqua Area Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
502 Penn Street
Tamaqua, PA 18252
(570) 668-1210
Tamaqua, PA 18252
(570) 668-1210
Grades: 6-8
| 433 students
Rank: #44.
Tamaqua Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
Boyle Ave
Tamaqua, PA 18252
(570) 668-3306
Tamaqua, PA 18252
(570) 668-3306
Grades: K-5
| 695 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Tamaqua Area School District?
Tamaqua Area School District manages 4 public schools serving 2,099 students.
What is the rank of Tamaqua Area School District?
Tamaqua Area School District is ranked #471 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 Tamaqua Area School District?
84% of Tamaqua Area School District students are White, 12% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Tamaqua Area School District?
Tamaqua Area School District has a student/teacher ratio of 16:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 14:1.
What is Tamaqua Area School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $15,518 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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