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Williamsport Area School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 4,703 students in 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 Williamsport Area School District have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 53% (versus the 55% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Pennsylvania public school average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (PA)
# Schools
7 Schools
2,936 Schools
# Students
4,703 Students
1,671,975 Students
# Teachers
354 Teachers
121,966 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
District Rank
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 83% has increased from 81% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#374 out of 684 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
57%
Graduation Rate
83%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.59
0.58
# American Indian Students
4 Students
3,031 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
28 Students
75,313 Students
% Asian Students
1%
5%
# Hispanic Students
285 Students
239,410 Students
% Hispanic Students
6%
14%
# Black Students
778 Students
239,621 Students
% Black Students
17%
14%
# White Students
2,797 Students
1,028,296 Students
% White Students
59%
62%
# Hawaiian Students
9 Students
1,423 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
802 Students
85,601 Students
% of Two or more races Students
17%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
7,645
# Students in K Grade:
351
115,927
# Students in 1st Grade:
375
124,827
# Students in 2nd Grade:
342
119,582
# Students in 3rd Grade:
380
124,107
# Students in 4th Grade:
368
124,674
# Students in 5th Grade:
357
125,645
# Students in 6th Grade:
339
127,758
# Students in 7th Grade:
352
129,446
# Students in 8th Grade:
360
132,568
# Students in 9th Grade:
359
144,673
# Students in 10th Grade:
360
138,290
# Students in 11th Grade:
380
128,529
# Students in 12th Grade:
380
128,304
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $21,215 in this school district is less than the state median of $23,649. The school district revenue/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $19,565 is less than the state median of $23,073. The school district spending/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$100 MM
$39,541 MM
Spending
$92 MM
$38,578 MM
Revenue / Student
$21,215
$23,649
Spending / Student
$19,565
$23,073
Best Williamsport Area School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Williamsport Area Sr. High School
Magnet School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2990 W 4th St
Williamsport, PA 17701
(570) 323-8411
Williamsport, PA 17701
(570) 323-8411
Grades: 9-12
| 1,479 students
Rank: #22.
Hepburn-lycoming Primary School
Magnet School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
355 Route 973 East
Cogan Station, PA 17728
(570) 601-1112
Cogan Station, PA 17728
(570) 601-1112
Grades: K-3
| 407 students
Rank: #33.
Jackson Primary School
Magnet School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2500 Newberry St
Williamsport, PA 17701
(570) 323-1992
Williamsport, PA 17701
(570) 323-1992
Grades: K-3
| 533 students
Rank: #44.
Lycoming Valley Intrmd School
Magnet School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1825 Hays Lane
Williamsport, PA 17701
(570) 601-3900
Williamsport, PA 17701
(570) 601-3900
Grades: 4-6
| 548 students
Rank: #55.
Cochran Primary School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1500 Cherry St
Williamsport, PA 17701
(570) 322-9731
Williamsport, PA 17701
(570) 322-9731
Grades: K-3
| 508 students
Rank: #66.
Williamsport Area Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2800 West Fourth Street
Williamsport, PA 17701
(570) 323-6177
Williamsport, PA 17701
(570) 323-6177
Grades: 7-8
| 712 students
Rank: #77.
Curtin Intrmd School
Magnet School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
85 Eldred St
Williamsport, PA 17701
(570) 323-4785
Williamsport, PA 17701
(570) 323-4785
Grades: 4-6
| 516 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Williamsport Area School District?
Williamsport Area School District manages 7 public schools serving 4,703 students.
What is the rank of Williamsport Area School District?
Williamsport Area School District is ranked #357 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: Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Williamsport Area School District?
59% of Williamsport Area School District students are White, 17% of students are Black, 17% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Williamsport Area School District?
Williamsport Area School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 14:1.
What is Williamsport Area School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $19,565 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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