For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,323 students in Lakeland School District. This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
Public Schools in Lakeland School District have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 58% (versus the 56% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Pennsylvania public school average of 40% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (PA)
# Schools
3 Schools
2,929 Schools
# Students
1,323 Students
1,665,424 Students
# Teachers
101 Teachers
124,094 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Lakeland School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 677 school districts in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 90-94% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#263 out of 685 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
58%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60%
57%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)90-94%
87%
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)15.5%
23.3%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.19
0.60
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
5%
% Hispanic
5%
16%
% Black
2%
14%
% White
90%
60%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $19,170 in this school district is less than the state median of $23,742. The school district revenue/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $17,927 is less than the state median of $23,164. The school district spending/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$25 MM
$39,541 MM
Spending
$24 MM
$38,578 MM
Revenue / Student
$19,170
$23,742
Spending / Student
$17,927
$23,164
Best Lakeland School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Lakeland El School - Scott Campus
(Math: 60% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1333 Lakeland Dr
Jermyn, PA 18433
(570) 254-9485
Jermyn, PA 18433
(570) 254-9485
Gr: K-6 | 432 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #22.
Lakeland Jr. Sr. High School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1355 Lakeland Dr
Jermyn, PA 18433
(570) 254-9485
Jermyn, PA 18433
(570) 254-9485
Gr: 7-12 | 623 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #33.
Lakeland El School - Mayfield Campus
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
501 Linden St
Jermyn, PA 18433
(570) 254-9485
Jermyn, PA 18433
(570) 254-9485
Gr: K-6 | 268 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Lakeland School District?
Lakeland School District manages 3 public schools serving 1,323 students.
What is the rank of Lakeland School District?
Lakeland School District is ranked #270 out of 677 school districts in Pennsylvania (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Lakeland School District?
90% of Lakeland School District students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Lakeland School District?
Lakeland School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is equal to the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What is Lakeland School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $17,927 is less than the state median of $23,164. The school district spending/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
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