Top Rankings
Pottsgrove SD School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 3,031 students in Pottsgrove SD School District. This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
Public Schools in Pottsgrove SD School District have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 55% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Black), which is more 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
3,031 Students
1,670,866 Students
# Teachers
228 Teachers
120,617 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
District Rank
Pottsgrove SD School District, which is ranked within the bottom 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 93% has decreased from 96% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#392 out of 677 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
55%
Graduation Rate
93%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.59
0.57
# American Indian Students
4 Students
2,847 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
51 Students
72,843 Students
% Asian Students
2%
4%
# Hispanic Students
313 Students
227,380 Students
% Hispanic Students
10%
14%
# Black Students
511 Students
240,366 Students
% Black Students
17%
14%
# White Students
1,821 Students
1,044,106 Students
% White Students
60%
63%
# Hawaiian Students
3 Students
1,435 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
328 Students
81,301 Students
% of Two or more races Students
11%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
6,075
# Students in K Grade:
205
118,975
# Students in 1st Grade:
204
117,721
# Students in 2nd Grade:
220
122,752
# Students in 3rd Grade:
215
123,313
# Students in 4th Grade:
233
124,259
# Students in 5th Grade:
215
126,511
# Students in 6th Grade:
239
127,241
# Students in 7th Grade:
243
131,426
# Students in 8th Grade:
237
134,903
# Students in 9th Grade:
259
145,107
# Students in 10th Grade:
257
134,246
# Students in 11th Grade:
239
128,592
# Students in 12th Grade:
265
129,745
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $22,296 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 $20,731 is less than the state median of $23,089. The school district spending/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$68 MM
$39,541 MM
Spending
$63 MM
$38,578 MM
Revenue / Student
$22,296
$23,665
Spending / Student
$20,731
$23,089
Best Pottsgrove SD School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
1401 Kauffman Rd
Pottstown, PA 19464
(610) 323-0903
Pottstown, PA 19464
(610) 323-0903
Grades: K-2
| 364 students
Rank: #22.
25 Grosstown Rd
Pottstown, PA 19464
(610) 323-6510
Pottstown, PA 19464
(610) 323-6510
Grades: K-2
| 265 students
Rank: #33.
Pottsgrove Sr. High School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1345 Kauffman Rd
Pottstown, PA 19464
(610) 326-5105
Pottstown, PA 19464
(610) 326-5105
Grades: 9-12
| 1,020 students
Rank: #44.
Lower Pottsgrove Elementary School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1329 Buchert Road
Pottstown, PA 19464
(610) 323-7510
Pottstown, PA 19464
(610) 323-7510
Grades: 3-5
| 663 students
Rank: #55.
Pottsgrove MiddleSchool
(Math: 17% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1351 North Hanover Street
Pottstown, PA 19464
(610) 326-8243
Pottstown, PA 19464
(610) 326-8243
Grades: 6-8
| 719 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Pottsgrove SD School District?
Pottsgrove SD School District manages 5 public schools serving 3,031 students.
What is the rank of Pottsgrove SD School District?
Pottsgrove SD School District is ranked #394 out of 660 school districts in Pennsylvania (bottom 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: Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Pottsgrove SD School District?
60% of Pottsgrove SD School District students are White, 17% of students are Black, 11% of students are Two or more races, 10% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Pottsgrove SD School District?
Pottsgrove SD School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 14:1.
What is Pottsgrove SD School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $20,731 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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