South Williamsport Area SD School District

515 W Central Ave
South Williamsport, PA 17702
(District boundaries shown in map)
5/
10
Bottom 50%
For the 2024 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,200 students in South Williamsport Area 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 South Williamsport Area SD School District have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 55% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), 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
1,200 Students
1,670,866 Students
# Teachers
84 Teachers
120,617 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1

District Rank

South Williamsport Area 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 90-94% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
State Average (PA)
#368 out of 677 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
This chart display the overall district rank of South Williamsport Area SD  School District, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
29%
38%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of South Williamsport 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.
52%
55%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of South Williamsport 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.
90-94%
87%
This chart display public school graduation rate of South Williamsport Area SD  School District and public school graduation rate of PA by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

0.20
0.57
# American Indian Students
n/a
2,847 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
15 Students
72,843 Students
% Asian Students
1%
4%
# Hispanic Students
30 Students
227,380 Students
% Hispanic Students
3%
14%
# Black Students
27 Students
240,366 Students
% Black Students
2%
14%
# White Students
1,069 Students
1,044,106 Students
% White Students
89%
63%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
1,435 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
58 Students
81,301 Students
% of Two or more races Students
5%
5%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
-
6,075
# Students in K Grade:
93
118,975
# Students in 1st Grade:
71
117,721
# Students in 2nd Grade:
100
122,752
# Students in 3rd Grade:
92
123,313
# Students in 4th Grade:
99
124,259
# Students in 5th Grade:
73
126,511
# Students in 6th Grade:
101
127,241
# Students in 7th Grade:
97
131,426
# Students in 8th Grade:
91
134,903
# Students in 9th Grade:
91
145,107
# Students in 10th Grade:
93
134,246
# Students in 11th Grade:
83
128,592
# Students in 12th Grade:
116
129,745
# Ungraded Students:
-
-

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $17,699 in this school district is less than the state median of $23,665. The school district revenue/student has grown by 12% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $15,894 is less than the state median of $23,089. The school district spending/student has grown by 13% over four school years.
This School District
This State (PA)
Total Revenue
$21 MM
$39,541 MM
This chart display total revenue of South Williamsport 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
$19 MM
$38,578 MM
This chart display total spending of South Williamsport 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
$17,699
$23,665
This chart display average revenue per public school student in South Williamsport 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
$15,894
$23,089
This chart display average spending per public school student in South Williamsport 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 South Williamsport Area SD School District Public Schools (2024)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
South Williamsport Area Jr. Sr. High School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
700 Percy St
Williamsport, PA 17702
(570) 326-2684
Grades: 7-12
| 571 students
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Central Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
555 W Mountain Ave
Williamsport, PA 17702
(570) 323-3694
Grades: K-4
| 457 students
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Rommelt Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
515 West Central Avenue
Williamsport, PA 17702
(570) 320-4470
Grades: 5-6
| 172 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to South Williamsport Area SD School District?
South Williamsport Area SD School District manages 3 public schools serving 1,200 students.
What is the rank of South Williamsport Area SD School District?
South Williamsport Area SD School District is ranked #373 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.
What is the racial composition of students in South Williamsport Area SD School District?
89% of South Williamsport Area SD School District students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of South Williamsport Area SD School District?
South Williamsport Area SD School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is equal to the Pennsylvania state average of 14:1.
What is South Williamsport Area SD School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $15,894 is less than the state median of $23,089. The school district spending/student has grown by 13% over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • District size: 3 schools
  • Grades: KG-12
  • Enrollment: 1,200 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 11%
  • : 90-94% (Top 50% in PA)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 29% (Btm 50%)
  • : 52% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

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