Best Schools in Drums, Pennsylvania
1 schools · 1 Elementary
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Drums El/ms
Elementary · Hazleton Area Sd. Ranked from real test data; use the map and table below to check address fit.
Schools
1
in this city
Avg Score
3.7
out of 10
Median Home
$227,600
home value · ACS
District
1
serving the city
Schools
1
in this city
Avg Score
3.7
out of 10
Median Home
$227,600
home value · ACS
District
1
serving the city
STAAR proficiency rose +6.1 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among Drums schools across the two most recent comparable testing years.
Top-Rated Schools in Drums
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite using only schools with real test data (1 of 1). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Drums El/ms | 3.7 / 10 |
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Family Snapshot
At a glance- Avg school rating
- 3.7/10
- Median household income
- $102,656
- Median home value
- $227,600
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 30%
- Avg commute
- 26 min
- Owner-occupied homes
- 87%
0% of schools rated 7+
Census ACS, ZIPs in this city
Owner-occupied units
Adults 25+
Workers age 16+
Of occupied housing units
How Drums compares
Median household income
$103k
129% of Pennsylvania median
About Schools in Drums, Pennsylvania
Drums, Pennsylvania is home to 1 schools, including 1 public school. The city's schools span 1 elementary school.
With an average rating of 3.7 out of 10, schools in Drums face significant challenges on the MySchoolScout composite scale, which blends student growth, poverty-adjusted academic achievement, and school environment — plus college readiness for high schools.
The highest-performing school in Drums is Drums El/ms with a composite score of 3.7/10, demonstrating strong academic outcomes and school quality metrics.
Drums is served by 1 school district: Hazleton Area SD. These districts collectively serve 12,609 students.
Drums's community shows 30% bachelor's degree attainment with a median household income of $102,656. The poverty rate in the area is 9.8%.
Browse the schools below to compare ratings, test scores, enrollment, and other key metrics. Use the filters to focus on specific school levels or types that match your family's needs.
Elementary Schools
1 school| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 801 students · Kindergarten–8th | 3.7 |
Schools in Drums
Drums, Pennsylvania · 1 school
Community Demographics
Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates across 1 ZIP code
Median Income
$102,656
Median Home Value
$227,600
Median Rent
$1,436/mo
Population
9,946
College Educated
30%
Homeownership
87%
Avg Commute
26 min
Poverty Rate
9.8%
Community Profile
Drums has a median household income of $102,656. It is an area where 30% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The median home value in the area is $227,600, with a median rent of $1,436/month. The local poverty rate of 9.8% is relatively low. The average commute for residents is 26 minutes. Source: U.S. Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates.
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How we rate schools
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Common questions about schools in Drums, Pennsylvania
How many schools are in Drums, Pennsylvania?
Drums has 1 schools, including 1 public and 0 private schools spanning elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the average school rating in Drums, Pennsylvania?
The average MySchoolScout composite score for schools in Drums is 3.7 out of 10, built from student growth, poverty-adjusted academic achievement, and school environment — plus college readiness for high schools.
What is the top-ranked school in Drums, Pennsylvania?
The top-ranked school in Drums on MySchoolScout is Drums El/ms with a composite score of 3.7/10.
What is the best elementary school in Drums, Pennsylvania?
The top-ranked elementary school in Drums on MySchoolScout is Drums El/ms with a composite score of 3.7/10.
How many school districts serve Drums, Pennsylvania?
Drums is served by 1 school district: Hazleton Area Sd.
What is the education level in Drums, Pennsylvania?
According to Census data, 30% of adults in Drums have earned a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the median income in Drums, Pennsylvania?
The median household income in Drums is approximately $102,656 according to Census ACS 2022 estimates.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Drums, Pennsylvania?
The average student-teacher ratio across schools in Drums is 16.0:1. This ratio varies by school, so families should check individual school profiles for specific classroom sizes.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools in Drums, Pennsylvania?
MySchoolScout rates schools using publicly available data from the NCES Common Core of Data and state education departments. Each school receives a 1-10 composite score built from Student Growth, Poverty-Adjusted Academic Achievement, and School Environment — plus College Readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context but not scored.
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Pennsylvania Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.