Top Rankings
Pottstown 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 6 public schools serving 3,211 students in Pottstown SD School District. This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
Public Schools in Pottstown SD School District have an average math proficiency score of 11% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 24% (versus the 55% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 69% 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
6 Schools
2,941 Schools
# Students
3,211 Students
1,670,866 Students
# Teachers
239 Teachers
120,617 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
District Rank
Pottstown 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 75-79% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#579 out of 677 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
11%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
55%
Graduation Rate
75-79%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.74
0.57
# American Indian Students
9 Students
2,847 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
28 Students
72,843 Students
% Asian Students
1%
4%
# Hispanic Students
639 Students
227,380 Students
% Hispanic Students
20%
14%
# Black Students
1,065 Students
240,366 Students
% Black Students
33%
14%
# White Students
1,008 Students
1,044,106 Students
% White Students
32%
63%
# Hawaiian Students
6 Students
1,435 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
456 Students
81,301 Students
% of Two or more races Students
14%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
63
6,075
# Students in K Grade:
227
118,975
# Students in 1st Grade:
251
117,721
# Students in 2nd Grade:
273
122,752
# Students in 3rd Grade:
216
123,313
# Students in 4th Grade:
245
124,259
# Students in 5th Grade:
257
126,511
# Students in 6th Grade:
250
127,241
# Students in 7th Grade:
228
131,426
# Students in 8th Grade:
275
134,903
# Students in 9th Grade:
222
145,107
# Students in 10th Grade:
246
134,246
# Students in 11th Grade:
230
128,592
# Students in 12th Grade:
228
129,745
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $22,432 in this school district is less than the state median of $23,665. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $19,594 is less than the state median of $23,089. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$72 MM
$39,541 MM
Spending
$63 MM
$38,578 MM
Revenue / Student
$22,432
$23,665
Spending / Student
$19,594
$23,089
Best Pottstown SD School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Pottstown Sr. High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
750 N Washington St
Pottstown, PA 19464
(610) 970-6700
Pottstown, PA 19464
(610) 970-6700
Grades: 9-12
| 926 students
Rank: #22.
Lincoln Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
461 N York St
Pottstown, PA 19464
(610) 970-6646
Pottstown, PA 19464
(610) 970-6646
Grades: PK-4
| 322 students
Rank: #33.
Rupert Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1230 South St
Pottstown, PA 19464
(610) 970-6660
Pottstown, PA 19464
(610) 970-6660
Grades: PK-4
| 330 students
Rank: #44.
Barth Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
467 W Walnut St
Pottstown, PA 19464
(610) 970-6675
Pottstown, PA 19464
(610) 970-6675
Grades: PK-4
| 306 students
Rank: #55.
Franklin Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
970 N Franklin St
Pottstown, PA 19464
(610) 970-6641
Pottstown, PA 19464
(610) 970-6641
Grades: PK-4
| 317 students
Rank: #66.
Pottstown MiddleSchool
(Math: 6% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
600 N Franklin St
Pottstown, PA 19464
(610) 970-6665
Pottstown, PA 19464
(610) 970-6665
Grades: 5-8
| 1,010 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Pottstown SD School District?
Pottstown SD School District manages 6 public schools serving 3,211 students.
What is the rank of Pottstown SD School District?
Pottstown SD School District is ranked #580 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 Pottstown SD School District?
33% of Pottstown SD School District students are Black, 32% of students are White, 20% of students are Hispanic, 14% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Pottstown SD School District?
Pottstown SD School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 14:1.
What is Pottstown SD School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $19,594 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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