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6.9 avg / 10

Pen Argyl Area Sd School District

School District · Pen Argyl, Pennsylvania

Students: 1,429
Teachers (FTE): 117

Avg Rating

6.9

out of 10

Schools

3

1 elem, 1 mid, 1 high

Per-Pupil Spending

$18,698

Student-Teacher Ratio

12.2:1

How this district compares

Pennsylvania rank

#167 of 493

districts by avg. composite

Vs. state average

+0.5

above Pennsylvania avg

Per-pupil spending

$18,698

+$558 vs Pennsylvania median

District size

1,429 students

Smaller than Pennsylvania median

About Pen Argyl Area Sd

Pen Argyl Area Sd is a Pen Argyl, Pennsylvania school district serving 3 schools. The district educates 1,429 students with a student-teacher ratio of 12.2:1. The district invests $18,698 per student annually.

With an average rating of 6.9/10, Pen Argyl Area Sd demonstrates solid academic performance.

The highest-rated school in the district is Plainfield EL Sch, which has a composite score of 7.2/10.

In standardized testing, Pen Argyl Area Sd students show an average math proficiency of 47.6% and ELA proficiency of 59.7%.

The district includes 1 elementary school , 1 middle school , and 1 high school.

District Map

Schools in Pen Argyl Area Sd, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.

District Average Test Scores

Math Proficiency 47.6%
School
State
N/A
ELA Proficiency 59.7%
School
State
N/A

Average proficiency across all schools in Pen Argyl Area Sd with test data.

Schools in Pen Argyl Area Sd

3 schools
Elementary Schools 1
Plainfield EL Sch
7.2
Middle Schools 1
Wind Gap MS
7.1
High Schools 1
Pen Argyl Area HS
6.3

District Details

State
Pennsylvania
City
Pen Argyl
Total Enrollment
1,429
Teachers (FTE)
117
Child Poverty Rate
0.1%
Data Year
2023

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Pen Argyl Area Sd?

Pen Argyl Area Sd has 3 schools in total — 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.

What is the average rating for Pen Argyl Area Sd?

The average composite rating for Pen Argyl Area Sd is 6.9/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.

What is the per-pupil spending in Pen Argyl Area Sd?

Pen Argyl Area Sd spends $18,698 per student per year.

What is the student-teacher ratio in Pen Argyl Area Sd?

The average student-teacher ratio in Pen Argyl Area Sd is 12.2:1.

What is the top-rated school in Pen Argyl Area Sd?

Plainfield EL Sch is the highest-rated school in Pen Argyl Area Sd with a composite score of 7.2/10.

What are the test scores in Pen Argyl Area Sd?

Across schools in Pen Argyl Area Sd with test data, the average math proficiency is 47.6% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 59.7%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.

How does Pen Argyl Area Sd compare to other districts in Pennsylvania?

Pen Argyl Area Sd has an average school rating of 6.9/10 across 3 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Pennsylvania by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.

How does MySchoolScout rate schools?

MySchoolScout ratings are based on a comprehensive methodology that weighs Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.

District Averages

Overall Rating
6.9/10
Math Proficiency
47.6%
ELA Proficiency
59.7%

Resources

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How We Rate Schools

Every school receives a composite score from 1 to 10 based on four pillars: Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Scores are built from publicly available data including standardized test results, enrollment figures, and school climate indicators.

Read our full methodology

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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.

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