For the 2024 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,200 students in South Williamsport 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 South Williamsport Area SD School District have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 55% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Pennsylvania public school average of 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (PA)
# Schools
3 Schools
2,941 Schools
# Students
1,200 Students
1,670,866 Students
# Teachers
84 Teachers
120,617 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
District Rank
South Williamsport 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 90-94% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#368 out of 677 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
52%
55%
Graduation Rate
90-94%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.20
0.57
# American Indian Students
n/a
2,847 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
15 Students
72,843 Students
% Asian Students
1%
4%
# Hispanic Students
30 Students
227,380 Students
% Hispanic Students
3%
14%
# Black Students
27 Students
240,366 Students
% Black Students
2%
14%
# White Students
1,069 Students
1,044,106 Students
% White Students
89%
63%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
1,435 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
58 Students
81,301 Students
% of Two or more races Students
5%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
6,075
# Students in K Grade:
93
118,975
# Students in 1st Grade:
71
117,721
# Students in 2nd Grade:
100
122,752
# Students in 3rd Grade:
92
123,313
# Students in 4th Grade:
99
124,259
# Students in 5th Grade:
73
126,511
# Students in 6th Grade:
101
127,241
# Students in 7th Grade:
97
131,426
# Students in 8th Grade:
91
134,903
# Students in 9th Grade:
91
145,107
# Students in 10th Grade:
93
134,246
# Students in 11th Grade:
83
128,592
# Students in 12th Grade:
116
129,745
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $17,699 in this school district is less than the state median of $23,665. The school district revenue/student has grown by 12% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $15,894 is less than the state median of $23,089. The school district spending/student has grown by 13% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$21 MM
$39,541 MM
Spending
$19 MM
$38,578 MM
Revenue / Student
$17,699
$23,665
Spending / Student
$15,894
$23,089
Best South Williamsport Area SD School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
South Williamsport Area Jr. Sr. High School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
700 Percy St
Williamsport, PA 17702
(570) 326-2684
Williamsport, PA 17702
(570) 326-2684
Grades: 7-12
| 571 students
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Central Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
555 W Mountain Ave
Williamsport, PA 17702
(570) 323-3694
Williamsport, PA 17702
(570) 323-3694
Grades: K-4
| 457 students
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Rommelt Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
515 West Central Avenue
Williamsport, PA 17702
(570) 320-4470
Williamsport, PA 17702
(570) 320-4470
Grades: 5-6
| 172 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to South Williamsport Area SD School District?
South Williamsport Area SD School District manages 3 public schools serving 1,200 students.
What is the rank of South Williamsport Area SD School District?
South Williamsport Area SD School District is ranked #373 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.
What is the racial composition of students in South Williamsport Area SD School District?
89% of South Williamsport Area SD School District students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of South Williamsport Area SD School District?
South Williamsport Area SD School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is equal to the Pennsylvania state average of 14:1.
What is South Williamsport Area SD School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $15,894 is less than the state median of $23,089. The school district spending/student has grown by 13% over four school years.
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