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Tamaqua Area School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 2,048 students in Tamaqua Area School District. This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
Public Schools in Tamaqua Area School District have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 56% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Pennsylvania public school average of 40% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (PA)
# Schools
4 Schools
2,932 Schools
# Students
2,048 Students
1,666,699 Students
# Teachers
141 Teachers
124,207 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Tamaqua Area School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 677 school districts in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 92% has increased from 85-89% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#480 out of 685 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
62%
57%
Graduation Rate
92%
87%
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)22%
23.3%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.36
0.60
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
5%
% Hispanic
17%
16%
% Black
4%
14%
% White
79%
60%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $16,767 in this school district is less than the state median of $23,724. The school district revenue/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $15,905 is less than the state median of $23,146. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$34 MM
$39,541 MM
Spending
$33 MM
$38,578 MM
Revenue / Student
$16,767
$23,724
Spending / Student
$15,905
$23,146
Best Tamaqua Area School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
West Penn Twp Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
185 School Dr
New Ringgold, PA 17960
(570) 386-5051
New Ringgold, PA 17960
(570) 386-5051
Gr: K-5 | 250 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #22.
Tamaqua Area Sr. High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
500 Penn St
Tamaqua, PA 18252
(570) 668-1901
Tamaqua, PA 18252
(570) 668-1901
Gr: 9-12 | 613 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #33.
Tamaqua Area Middle School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
502 Penn Street
Tamaqua, PA 18252
(570) 668-1210
Tamaqua, PA 18252
(570) 668-1210
Gr: 6-8 | 488 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #44.
Tamaqua Elementary School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
Boyle Ave
Tamaqua, PA 18252
(570) 668-3306
Tamaqua, PA 18252
(570) 668-3306
Gr: K-5 | 697 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Tamaqua Area School District?
Tamaqua Area School District manages 4 public schools serving 2,048 students.
What is the rank of Tamaqua Area School District?
Tamaqua Area School District is ranked #483 out of 677 school districts in Pennsylvania (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Pennsylvania school districts for: Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Tamaqua Area School District?
79% of Tamaqua Area School District students are White, 17% of students are Hispanic, and 4% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Tamaqua Area School District?
Tamaqua Area School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What is Tamaqua Area School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $15,905 is less than the state median of $23,146. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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