Pen Argyl Area SD School District

1620 Teels Rd
Pen Argyl, PA 18072
(District boundaries shown in map)
7/
10
Top 50%

Top Rankings

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.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
State Average (PA)
#222 out of 677 school districts
(Top 50%)
This chart display the overall district rank of Pen Argyl Area SD  School District, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
38%
38%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Pen Argyl Area SD  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of PA by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
57%
55%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Pen Argyl Area SD  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of PA by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
≥95%
87%
This chart display public school graduation rate of Pen Argyl Area SD  School District and public school graduation rate of PA by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

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.
This School District
This State (PA)
Total Revenue
$33 MM
$39,541 MM
This chart display total revenue of Pen Argyl Area SD  School District and median value from total revenues of all school districts in PA by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending
$31 MM
$38,578 MM
This chart display total spending of Pen Argyl Area SD  School District and median value from total spendings of all school districts in PA by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Revenue / Student
$22,986
$23,665
This chart display average revenue per public school student in Pen Argyl Area SD  School District and average revenue per public school student of all school districts in PA by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending / Student
$21,331
$23,089
This chart display average spending per public school student in Pen Argyl Area SD  School District and average spending per public school student of all school districts in PA by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Best Pen Argyl Area SD School District Public Schools (2024)

School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Plainfield Elementary School
Math: 50-54% | Reading: 60-64%
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
539 School Rd
Nazareth, PA 18064
(610) 746-4436
Grades: K-3
| 393 students
Rank: #22.
Pen Argyl Area High School
Math: 75-79% | Reading: ≥50%
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
501 W Laurel Ave
Pen Argyl, PA 18072
(610) 863-1293
Grades: 9-12
| 518 students
Rank: #33.
Wind Gap MiddleSchool
Math: 28% | Reading: 56%
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1620 Teels Rd
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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Quick Stats (2024)

  • District size: 3 schools
  • Grades: KG-12
  • Enrollment: 1,450 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 13%
  • : ≥95% (Top 10% in PA)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 38% (Top 50%)
  • : 57% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

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