For the 2024 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 2,175 students in Jersey Shore Area SD School District. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
Public Schools in Jersey Shore Area SD School District have an average math proficiency score of 41% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 60% (versus the 55% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), 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
5 Schools
2,941 Schools
# Students
2,175 Students
1,670,866 Students
# Teachers
161 Teachers
120,617 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
District Rank
Jersey Shore Area SD School District, which is ranked within the top 30% 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
#175 out of 677 school districts
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
59%
55%
Graduation Rate
85-89%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.11
0.57
# American Indian Students
6 Students
2,847 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
3 Students
72,843 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
4%
# Hispanic Students
22 Students
227,380 Students
% Hispanic Students
1%
14%
# Black Students
19 Students
240,366 Students
% Black Students
1%
14%
# White Students
2,054 Students
1,044,106 Students
% White Students
95%
63%
# Hawaiian Students
3 Students
1,435 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
68 Students
81,301 Students
% of Two or more races Students
3%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
6,075
# Students in K Grade:
158
118,975
# Students in 1st Grade:
163
117,721
# Students in 2nd Grade:
182
122,752
# Students in 3rd Grade:
144
123,313
# Students in 4th Grade:
163
124,259
# Students in 5th Grade:
140
126,511
# Students in 6th Grade:
180
127,241
# Students in 7th Grade:
142
131,426
# Students in 8th Grade:
176
134,903
# Students in 9th Grade:
242
145,107
# Students in 10th Grade:
181
134,246
# Students in 11th Grade:
159
128,592
# Students in 12th Grade:
145
129,745
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $21,865 in this school district is less than the state median of $23,665. The school district revenue/student has grown by 14% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $19,596 is less than the state median of $23,089. The school district spending/student has grown by 13% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$48 MM
$39,541 MM
Spending
$43 MM
$38,578 MM
Revenue / Student
$21,865
$23,665
Spending / Student
$19,596
$23,089
Best Jersey Shore Area SD School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Avis Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1088 Third St
Jersey Shore, PA 17740
(570) 753-5220
Jersey Shore, PA 17740
(570) 753-5220
Grades: K-5
| 183 students
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Jersey Shore Area Sr. High School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
701 Cemetery St
Jersey Shore, PA 17740
(570) 398-7170
Jersey Shore, PA 17740
(570) 398-7170
Grades: 9-12
| 727 students
Rank: #33.
Salladasburg Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3490 Route 287 Highway
Jersey Shore, PA 17740
(570) 398-2931
Jersey Shore, PA 17740
(570) 398-2931
Grades: K-5
| 186 students
Rank: #44.
Jersey Shore Area Elementary School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
601 Locust St
Jersey Shore, PA 17740
(570) 398-7120
Jersey Shore, PA 17740
(570) 398-7120
Grades: K-5
| 581 students
Rank: #55.
Jersey Shore MiddleSchool
(Math: 28% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
601 Thompson St
Jersey Shore, PA 17740
(570) 398-7400
Jersey Shore, PA 17740
(570) 398-7400
Grades: 6-8
| 498 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Jersey Shore Area SD School District?
Jersey Shore Area SD School District manages 5 public schools serving 2,175 students.
What is the rank of Jersey Shore Area SD School District?
Jersey Shore Area SD School District is ranked #175 out of 660 school districts in Pennsylvania (top 30%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Jersey Shore Area SD School District?
95% of Jersey Shore Area SD School District students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Jersey Shore Area SD School District?
Jersey Shore 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 Jersey Shore Area SD School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $19,596 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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