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Octorara Area SD School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 2,109 students in Octorara Area SD 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 Octorara Area SD School District have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus the 55% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 30% 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
4 Schools
2,941 Schools
# Students
2,109 Students
1,670,866 Students
# Teachers
144 Teachers
120,617 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
District Rank
Octorara Area SD School District, which is ranked within the bottom 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 95% has increased from 85-89% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#338 out of 677 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
55%
Graduation Rate
≥95%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.47
0.57
# American Indian Students
1 Student
2,847 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
8 Students
72,843 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
4%
# Hispanic Students
385 Students
227,380 Students
% Hispanic Students
18%
14%
# Black Students
114 Students
240,366 Students
% Black Students
6%
14%
# White Students
1,484 Students
1,044,106 Students
% White Students
70%
63%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
1,435 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
117 Students
81,301 Students
% of Two or more races Students
6%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
6,075
# Students in K Grade:
136
118,975
# Students in 1st Grade:
143
117,721
# Students in 2nd Grade:
148
122,752
# Students in 3rd Grade:
133
123,313
# Students in 4th Grade:
163
124,259
# Students in 5th Grade:
149
126,511
# Students in 6th Grade:
142
127,241
# Students in 7th Grade:
170
131,426
# Students in 8th Grade:
182
134,903
# Students in 9th Grade:
175
145,107
# Students in 10th Grade:
194
134,246
# Students in 11th Grade:
187
128,592
# Students in 12th Grade:
187
129,745
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $26,960 is higher than the state median of $23,665. The school district revenue/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $25,709 is higher than the state median of $23,089. The school district spending/student has grown by 11% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$57 MM
$39,541 MM
Spending
$54 MM
$38,578 MM
Revenue / Student
$26,960
$23,665
Spending / Student
$25,709
$23,089
Best Octorara Area SD School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Octorara Elementary School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
104 Highland Rd
Atglen, PA 19310
(610) 593-8238
Atglen, PA 19310
(610) 593-8238
Grades: 3-4
| 296 students
Rank: #22.
Octorara Intermediate School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
221 Highland Road
Atglen, PA 19310
(610) 593-4608
Atglen, PA 19310
(610) 593-4608
Grades: 5-6
| 291 students
Rank: #33.
Octorara Area Jr. Sr. High School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
226 Highland Rd
Atglen, PA 19310
(610) 593-8223
Atglen, PA 19310
(610) 593-8223
Grades: 7-12
| 1,095 students
Rank: n/an/a
87 Highland Rd
Atglen, PA 19310
(610) 593-8350
Atglen, PA 19310
(610) 593-8350
Grades: K-2
| 427 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Octorara Area SD School District?
Octorara Area SD School District manages 4 public schools serving 2,109 students.
What is the rank of Octorara Area SD School District?
Octorara Area SD School District is ranked #339 out of 660 school districts in Pennsylvania (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Pennsylvania school districts for: Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
What is the racial composition of students in Octorara Area SD School District?
70% of Octorara Area SD School District students are White, 18% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Black, and 6% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Octorara Area SD School District?
Octorara Area SD School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 14:1.
What is Octorara Area SD School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $25,709 is higher than the state median of $23,089. The school district spending/student has grown by 11% over four school years.
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