For the 2024 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 2,240 students in Greater Nanticoke Area SD School District. This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
Public Schools in Greater Nanticoke Area SD School District have an average math proficiency score of 14% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 55% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Pennsylvania public school average of 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (PA)
# Schools
4 Schools
2,941 Schools
# Students
2,240 Students
1,670,866 Students
# Teachers
123 Teachers
120,617 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
18:1
District Rank
Greater Nanticoke 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 85-89% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#534 out of 677 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
14%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
55%
Graduation Rate
85-89%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.45
0.57
# American Indian Students
5 Students
2,847 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
9 Students
72,843 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
4%
# Hispanic Students
343 Students
227,380 Students
% Hispanic Students
15%
14%
# Black Students
167 Students
240,366 Students
% Black Students
8%
14%
# White Students
1,624 Students
1,044,106 Students
% White Students
73%
63%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
1,435 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
91 Students
81,301 Students
% of Two or more races Students
4%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
6,075
# Students in K Grade:
165
118,975
# Students in 1st Grade:
151
117,721
# Students in 2nd Grade:
171
122,752
# Students in 3rd Grade:
162
123,313
# Students in 4th Grade:
162
124,259
# Students in 5th Grade:
183
126,511
# Students in 6th Grade:
150
127,241
# Students in 7th Grade:
192
131,426
# Students in 8th Grade:
185
134,903
# Students in 9th Grade:
199
145,107
# Students in 10th Grade:
174
134,246
# Students in 11th Grade:
170
128,592
# Students in 12th Grade:
176
129,745
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $15,233 in this school district is less 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 $15,158 is less than the state median of $23,089. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$34 MM
$39,541 MM
Spending
$34 MM
$38,578 MM
Revenue / Student
$15,233
$23,665
Spending / Student
$15,158
$23,089
Best Greater Nanticoke Area SD School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Greater Nanticoke Area Sr. High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 55-59% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
425 Kosciuszko St
Nanticoke, PA 18634
(570) 735-7781
Nanticoke, PA 18634
(570) 735-7781
Grades: 9-12
| 719 students
Rank: #22.
Gna El Center
(Math: 15% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
601 Kosciuszko Street
Nanticoke, PA 18634
(570) 735-1320
Nanticoke, PA 18634
(570) 735-1320
Grades: 3-5
| 507 students
Rank: #33.
Greater Nanticoke Area Educational Center
(Math: 4% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
600 East Union St
Nanticoke, PA 18634
(570) 735-2770
Nanticoke, PA 18634
(570) 735-2770
Grades: 6-8
| 527 students
Rank: n/an/a
513 Kosciuszko St
Nanticoke, PA 18634
(570) 735-6450
Nanticoke, PA 18634
(570) 735-6450
Grades: PK-2
| 487 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Greater Nanticoke Area SD School District?
Greater Nanticoke Area SD School District manages 4 public schools serving 2,240 students.
What is the rank of Greater Nanticoke Area SD School District?
Greater Nanticoke Area SD School District is ranked #531 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 Greater Nanticoke Area SD School District?
73% of Greater Nanticoke Area SD School District students are White, 15% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Black, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Greater Nanticoke Area SD School District?
Greater Nanticoke Area SD School District has a student/teacher ratio of 18:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 14:1.
What is Greater Nanticoke Area SD School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $15,158 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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