Top Rankings
Palmyra Area SD School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 3,515 students in Palmyra Area SD School District. This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 10% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
Public Schools in Palmyra Area SD School District have an average math proficiency score of 51% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 71% (versus the 55% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 18% 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
6 Schools
2,941 Schools
# Students
3,515 Students
1,670,866 Students
# Teachers
231 Teachers
120,617 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
District Rank
Palmyra Area SD School District, which is ranked within the top 10% 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 92% has decreased from 95% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#59 out of 677 school districts
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
52%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
70%
55%
Graduation Rate
92%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.32
0.57
# American Indian Students
4 Students
2,847 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
180 Students
72,843 Students
% Asian Students
5%
4%
# Hispanic Students
250 Students
227,380 Students
% Hispanic Students
7%
14%
# Black Students
55 Students
240,366 Students
% Black Students
2%
14%
# White Students
2,877 Students
1,044,106 Students
% White Students
82%
63%
# Hawaiian Students
3 Students
1,435 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
146 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:
231
118,975
# Students in 1st Grade:
246
117,721
# Students in 2nd Grade:
242
122,752
# Students in 3rd Grade:
250
123,313
# Students in 4th Grade:
264
124,259
# Students in 5th Grade:
260
126,511
# Students in 6th Grade:
269
127,241
# Students in 7th Grade:
280
131,426
# Students in 8th Grade:
281
134,903
# Students in 9th Grade:
319
145,107
# Students in 10th Grade:
328
134,246
# Students in 11th Grade:
267
128,592
# Students in 12th Grade:
278
129,745
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $16,633 in this school district is less than the state median of $23,665. The school district revenue/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $16,012 is less than the state median of $23,089. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$59 MM
$39,541 MM
Spending
$56 MM
$38,578 MM
Revenue / Student
$16,633
$23,665
Spending / Student
$16,012
$23,089
Best Palmyra Area SD School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Lingle Avenue Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
600 S Lingle Ave
Palmyra, PA 17078
(717) 838-1331
Palmyra, PA 17078
(717) 838-1331
Grades: K-5
| 571 students
Rank: #22.
Pine Street Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
50 W Pine St
Palmyra, PA 17078
(717) 838-1331
Palmyra, PA 17078
(717) 838-1331
Grades: 1-5
| 356 students
Rank: #33.
Northside Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
301 E Spruce St
Palmyra, PA 17078
(717) 838-1331
Palmyra, PA 17078
(717) 838-1331
Grades: 1-5
| 235 students
Rank: #44.
Forge Road Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
400 S Forge Rd
Palmyra, PA 17078
(717) 838-1331
Palmyra, PA 17078
(717) 838-1331
Grades: 1-5
| 331 students
Rank: #55.
Palmyra Area Sr. High School
(Math: 80% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1125 Park Dr
Palmyra, PA 17078
(717) 838-1331
Palmyra, PA 17078
(717) 838-1331
Grades: 9-12
| 1,192 students
Rank: #66.
Palmyra Area MiddleSchool
(Math: 38% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
50 W Cherry St
Palmyra, PA 17078
(717) 838-1331
Palmyra, PA 17078
(717) 838-1331
Grades: 6-8
| 830 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Palmyra Area SD School District?
Palmyra Area SD School District manages 6 public schools serving 3,515 students.
What is the rank of Palmyra Area SD School District?
Palmyra Area SD School District is ranked #59 out of 660 school districts in Pennsylvania (top 10%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Pennsylvania school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 10%), Highest math proficiency (Top 10%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Palmyra Area SD School District?
82% of Palmyra Area SD School District students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Palmyra Area SD School District?
Palmyra Area SD School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 14:1.
What is Palmyra Area SD School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $16,012 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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