For the 2024-25 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 2,263 students in Tuscarora 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 Tuscarora School District have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 55% (versus the 55% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 9% 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
6 Schools
2,936 Schools
# Students
2,263 Students
1,671,975 Students
# Teachers
159 Teachers
121,966 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
District Rank
Tuscarora 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 87% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#355 out of 684 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
64%
57%
Graduation Rate
85-89%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.18
0.58
# American Indian Students
2 Students
3,031 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
10 Students
75,313 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
5%
# Hispanic Students
88 Students
239,410 Students
% Hispanic Students
4%
14%
# Black Students
18 Students
239,621 Students
% Black Students
1%
14%
# White Students
2,053 Students
1,028,296 Students
% White Students
91%
62%
# Hawaiian Students
7 Students
1,423 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
85 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:
146
115,927
# Students in 1st Grade:
163
124,827
# Students in 2nd Grade:
172
119,582
# Students in 3rd Grade:
156
124,107
# Students in 4th Grade:
159
124,674
# Students in 5th Grade:
182
125,645
# Students in 6th Grade:
194
127,758
# Students in 7th Grade:
189
129,446
# Students in 8th Grade:
167
132,568
# Students in 9th Grade:
185
144,673
# Students in 10th Grade:
189
138,290
# Students in 11th Grade:
162
128,529
# Students in 12th Grade:
199
128,304
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $19,240 in this school district is less than the state median of $23,649. The school district revenue/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $16,498 is less than the state median of $23,073. The school district spending/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$44 MM
$39,541 MM
Spending
$37 MM
$38,578 MM
Revenue / Student
$19,240
$23,649
Spending / Student
$16,498
$23,073
Best Tuscarora School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Mercersburg Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
30 S Park Ave
Mercersburg, PA 17236
(717) 328-5278
Mercersburg, PA 17236
(717) 328-5278
Grades: K-5
| 247 students
Rank: #22.
Mountain View Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2311 Lemar Rd
Mercersburg, PA 17236
(717) 328-2191
Mercersburg, PA 17236
(717) 328-2191
Grades: K-5
| 211 students
Rank: #33.
Montgomery Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
9138 Fort Loudon Rd
Mercersburg, PA 17236
(717) 328-2023
Mercersburg, PA 17236
(717) 328-2023
Grades: K-5
| 202 students
Rank: #44.
James Buchanan Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
5191 Fort Loudon Rd
Mercersburg, PA 17236
(717) 328-5221
Mercersburg, PA 17236
(717) 328-5221
Grades: 6-8
| 550 students
Rank: #55.
James Buchanan High School
Magnet School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
4773 Fort Loudon Rd
Mercersburg, PA 17236
(717) 328-2146
Mercersburg, PA 17236
(717) 328-2146
Grades: 9-12
| 735 students
Rank: #66.
St. Thomas Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
70 School House Rd
Saint Thomas, PA 17252
(717) 369-3123
Saint Thomas, PA 17252
(717) 369-3123
Grades: K-5
| 318 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Tuscarora School District?
Tuscarora School District manages 6 public schools serving 2,263 students.
What is the rank of Tuscarora School District?
Tuscarora School District is ranked #361 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 Tuscarora School District?
91% of Tuscarora School District students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Tuscarora School District?
Tuscarora School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is equal to the Pennsylvania state average of 14:1.
What is Tuscarora School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $16,498 is less than the state median of $23,073. The school district spending/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
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