Top Rankings
Williamsport Area SD School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 4,686 students in Williamsport Area SD School District. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
Public Schools in Williamsport Area SD School District have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (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
8 Schools
2,941 Schools
# Students
4,686 Students
1,670,866 Students
# Teachers
344 Teachers
120,617 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
District Rank
Williamsport 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 84% has increased from 82% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#346 out of 677 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
55%
Graduation Rate
84%
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
23 Students
72,843 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
4%
# Hispanic Students
267 Students
227,380 Students
% Hispanic Students
6%
14%
# Black Students
810 Students
240,366 Students
% Black Students
17%
14%
# White Students
2,795 Students
1,044,106 Students
% White Students
60%
63%
# Hawaiian Students
4 Students
1,435 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
783 Students
81,301 Students
% of Two or more races Students
17%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
6,075
# Students in K Grade:
369
118,975
# Students in 1st Grade:
311
117,721
# Students in 2nd Grade:
376
122,752
# Students in 3rd Grade:
372
123,313
# Students in 4th Grade:
351
124,259
# Students in 5th Grade:
349
126,511
# Students in 6th Grade:
353
127,241
# Students in 7th Grade:
366
131,426
# Students in 8th Grade:
374
134,903
# Students in 9th Grade:
367
145,107
# Students in 10th Grade:
370
134,246
# Students in 11th Grade:
369
128,592
# Students in 12th Grade:
359
129,745
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $21,292 in this school district is less than the state median of $23,665. The school district revenue/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $19,636 is less than the state median of $23,089. The school district spending/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$100 MM
$39,541 MM
Spending
$92 MM
$38,578 MM
Revenue / Student
$21,292
$23,665
Spending / Student
$19,636
$23,089
Best Williamsport Area SD School District Public Schools (2024)
School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Hepburn-lycoming Primary School
Math: 70-74% | Reading: 60-64%
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
355 Route 973 East
Cogan Station, PA 17728
(570) 601-1112
Cogan Station, PA 17728
(570) 601-1112
Grades: K-3
| 284 students
Rank: #22.
Lycoming Valley Intrmd School
Math: 39% | Reading: 58%
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1825 Hays Lane
Williamsport, PA 17701
(570) 601-3900
Williamsport, PA 17701
(570) 601-3900
Grades: 4-6
| 530 students
Rank: #33.
Williamsport Area Sr. High School
Math: 75% | Reading: ≤20%
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2990 W 4th St
Williamsport, PA 17701
(570) 323-8411
Williamsport, PA 17701
(570) 323-8411
Grades: 9-12
| 1,465 students
Rank: #44.
Jackson Primary School
Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2500 Newberry St
Williamsport, PA 17701
(570) 323-1992
Williamsport, PA 17701
(570) 323-1992
Grades: K-3
| 470 students
Rank: #55.
Stevens Primary School
Math: 20-29% | Reading: 50-59%
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1150 Louisa St
Williamsport, PA 17701
(570) 322-7853
Williamsport, PA 17701
(570) 322-7853
Grades: K-3
| 257 students
Rank: #66.
Curtin Intrmd School
Math: 31% | Reading: 46%
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
85 Eldred St
Williamsport, PA 17701
(570) 323-4785
Williamsport, PA 17701
(570) 323-4785
Grades: 4-6
| 523 students
Rank: #77.
Cochran Primary School
Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1500 Cherry St
Williamsport, PA 17701
(570) 322-9731
Williamsport, PA 17701
(570) 322-9731
Grades: K-3
| 417 students
Rank: #88.
Williamsport Area MiddleSchool
Math: 25% | Reading: 36%
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2800 West Fourth Street
Williamsport, PA 17701
(570) 323-6177
Williamsport, PA 17701
(570) 323-6177
Grades: 7-8
| 740 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Williamsport Area SD School District?
Williamsport Area SD School District manages 8 public schools serving 4,686 students.
What is the rank of Williamsport Area SD School District?
Williamsport Area SD School District is ranked #330 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: Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Williamsport Area SD School District?
60% of Williamsport Area SD School District students are White, 17% of students are Black, 17% of students are Two or more races, and 6% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Williamsport Area SD School District?
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 Williamsport Area SD School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $19,636 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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