For the 2024 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 2,599 students in Berwick Area SD School District. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
Public Schools in Berwick Area SD School District have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 56% (versus the 55% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Pennsylvania public school average of 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Overview
2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
This State (PA)
# Schools
5 Schools
2,941 Schools
# Students
2,599 Students
1,670,866 Students
# Teachers
199 Teachers
120,617 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
District Rank
Berwick Area SD School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 660 school districts in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 90% has increased from 87% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#292 out of 677 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
57%
55%
Graduation Rate
90%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.29
0.57
# American Indian Students
1 Student
2,847 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
10 Students
72,843 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
4%
# Hispanic Students
289 Students
227,380 Students
% Hispanic Students
11%
14%
# Black Students
55 Students
240,366 Students
% Black Students
2%
14%
# White Students
2,179 Students
1,044,106 Students
% White Students
84%
63%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
1,435 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
65 Students
81,301 Students
% of Two or more races Students
3%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
6,075
# Students in K Grade:
199
118,975
# Students in 1st Grade:
193
117,721
# Students in 2nd Grade:
205
122,752
# Students in 3rd Grade:
233
123,313
# Students in 4th Grade:
199
124,259
# Students in 5th Grade:
203
126,511
# Students in 6th Grade:
217
127,241
# Students in 7th Grade:
202
131,426
# Students in 8th Grade:
231
134,903
# Students in 9th Grade:
176
145,107
# Students in 10th Grade:
183
134,246
# Students in 11th Grade:
188
128,592
# Students in 12th Grade:
170
129,745
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $19,186 in this school district is less than the state median of $23,665. The school district revenue/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $18,462 is less than the state median of $23,089. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$50 MM
$39,541 MM
Spending
$48 MM
$38,578 MM
Revenue / Student
$19,186
$23,665
Spending / Student
$18,462
$23,089
Best Berwick Area SD School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Berwick Area High School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1100 Fowler Ave
Berwick, PA 18603
(570) 759-6400
Berwick, PA 18603
(570) 759-6400
Grades: 9-12
| 717 students
Rank: #22.
Salem Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
810 East Tenth Street
Berwick, PA 18603
(570) 759-6400
Berwick, PA 18603
(570) 759-6400
Grades: K-4
| 372 students
Rank: #33.
Nescopeck Elementary School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
315 Dewey St
Nescopeck, PA 18635
(570) 759-6400
Nescopeck, PA 18635
(570) 759-6400
Grades: K-4
| 161 students
Rank: #44.
West Berwick Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
809 Sycamore St
Berwick, PA 18603
(570) 759-6400
Berwick, PA 18603
(570) 759-6400
Grades: K-4
| 496 students
Rank: #55.
Berwick Area MiddleSchool
(Math: 19% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1100 Evergreen Drive
Berwick, PA 18603
(570) 759-6400
Berwick, PA 18603
(570) 759-6400
Grades: 5-8
| 853 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Berwick Area SD School District?
Berwick Area SD School District manages 5 public schools serving 2,599 students.
What is the rank of Berwick Area SD School District?
Berwick Area SD School District is ranked #309 out of 660 school districts in Pennsylvania (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Berwick Area SD School District?
84% of Berwick Area SD School District students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Berwick Area SD School District?
Berwick Area SD School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 14:1.
What is Berwick Area SD School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $18,462 is less than the state median of $23,089. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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