Serving 541 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Penn-kidder Campus 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 26% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 54% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 541 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 31%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in PA
- Math Proficiency: 26% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 54% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: The Penn-Kidder Campus serves the northeast part of Albrightsville, PA, covering an area of approximately 63.5 square miles. Most families can expect a typical drive of 10 to 12 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone being about 9.2 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Penn-kidder Campus's student population of 541 students has declined by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 44 teachers has declined by 16% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
541 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
44 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Motto
Home of the Olympians
School Rankings
Penn-kidder Campus 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 Penn-kidder Campus is 0.49, which is less 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
#1861 out of 2733 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
38%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
54%
55%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
57%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
16%
16%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
Black
6%
14%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
White
69%
60%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
9%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)32.2%
23.3%
Eligible for Free Lunch
58%
59%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
2%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Blue and White
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Penn-kidder Campus's ranking?
Penn-kidder Campus is ranked #1861 out of 2,733 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
26% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% PA state average), while 54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
How many students attend Penn-kidder Campus?
541 students attend Penn-kidder Campus.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
69% of Penn-kidder Campus students are White, 16% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Two or more races, and 6% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Penn-kidder Campus?
Penn-kidder Campus has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Penn-kidder Campus offer ?
Penn-kidder Campus offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Penn-kidder Campus part of?
Penn-kidder Campus is part of Jim Thorpe Area School District.
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