Serving 686 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Devers School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 8% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 21% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 40% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 686 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 91%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in PA
- Math Proficiency: 8% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 21% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Devers School serves the northwest part of York, PA, encompassing an area of approximately 1.8 square miles. Families within the attendance zone can typically expect a drive of 5 to 10 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge located about 1.3 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Devers School's student population of 686 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 44 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
686 students
Total Classroom Teachers
44 teachers
Year Founded
1905
School Calendar
School Rankings
Devers School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,733 schools in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Devers School is 0.61, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2561 out of 2733 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
8%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
21%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
57%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
48%
16%
Black
39%
14%
White
9%
60%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)35.3%
23.3%
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
59%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
3%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Devers School's ranking?
Devers School is ranked #2561 out of 2,733 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What schools are Devers School often compared to?
Devers Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Ferguson School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
8% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% PA state average), while 21% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
How many students attend Devers School?
686 students attend Devers School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of Devers School students are Hispanic, 39% of students are Black, 9% of students are White, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Devers School?
Devers School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Devers School offer ?
Devers School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Devers School part of?
Devers School is part of York City School District.
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