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Pen Argyl Area SD School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,450 students in Pen Argyl Area SD 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 Pen Argyl Area SD School District have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 57% (versus the 55% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), 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
3 Schools
2,941 Schools
# Students
1,450 Students
1,670,866 Students
# Teachers
122 Teachers
120,617 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
District Rank
Pen Argyl Area SD School District, which is ranked within the top 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 95% has increased from 80-84% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#222 out of 677 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
57%
55%
Graduation Rate
≥95%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.25
0.57
# American Indian Students
4 Students
2,847 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
15 Students
72,843 Students
% Asian Students
1%
4%
# Hispanic Students
90 Students
227,380 Students
% Hispanic Students
6%
14%
# Black Students
30 Students
240,366 Students
% Black Students
2%
14%
# White Students
1,257 Students
1,044,106 Students
% White Students
87%
63%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
1,435 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
54 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:
104
118,975
# Students in 1st Grade:
96
117,721
# Students in 2nd Grade:
101
122,752
# Students in 3rd Grade:
92
123,313
# Students in 4th Grade:
77
124,259
# Students in 5th Grade:
118
126,511
# Students in 6th Grade:
114
127,241
# Students in 7th Grade:
102
131,426
# Students in 8th Grade:
128
134,903
# Students in 9th Grade:
134
145,107
# Students in 10th Grade:
131
134,246
# Students in 11th Grade:
129
128,592
# Students in 12th Grade:
124
129,745
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $22,986 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 $21,331 is less than the state median of $23,089. The school district spending/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$33 MM
$39,541 MM
Spending
$31 MM
$38,578 MM
Revenue / Student
$22,986
$23,665
Spending / Student
$21,331
$23,089
Best Pen Argyl Area SD School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Plainfield Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
539 School Rd
Nazareth, PA 18064
(610) 746-4436
Nazareth, PA 18064
(610) 746-4436
Grades: K-3
| 393 students
Rank: #22.
Pen Argyl Area High School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
501 W Laurel Ave
Pen Argyl, PA 18072
(610) 863-1293
Pen Argyl, PA 18072
(610) 863-1293
Grades: 9-12
| 518 students
Rank: #33.
Wind Gap MiddleSchool
(Math: 28% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1620 Teels Rd
Pen Argyl, PA 18072
(610) 863-9093
Pen Argyl, PA 18072
(610) 863-9093
Grades: 4-8
| 539 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Pen Argyl Area SD School District?
Pen Argyl Area SD School District manages 3 public schools serving 1,450 students.
What is the rank of Pen Argyl Area SD School District?
Pen Argyl Area SD School District is ranked #243 out of 660 school districts in Pennsylvania (top 50%) 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 graduation rate (Top 10%)
What is the racial composition of students in Pen Argyl Area SD School District?
87% of Pen Argyl Area SD School District students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Pen Argyl Area SD School District?
Pen Argyl Area SD School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 14:1.
What is Pen Argyl Area SD School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $21,331 is less than the state median of $23,089. The school district spending/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
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