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5.3 avg / 10

Pottsville Area Sd School District

School District · Pottsville, Pennsylvania

Students: 2,484
Teachers (FTE): 177

Avg Rating

5.3

out of 10

Schools

3

1 elem, 1 mid, 1 high

Per-Pupil Spending

$14,851

Student-Teacher Ratio

14:1

How this district compares

Pennsylvania rank

#416 of 493

districts by avg. composite

Vs. state average

-1.0

below Pennsylvania avg

Per-pupil spending

$14,851

$3,289 vs Pennsylvania median

District size

2,484 students

Larger than Pennsylvania median

About Pottsville Area Sd

Pottsville Area Sd is a Pottsville, Pennsylvania school district serving 3 schools. The district educates 2,484 students with a student-teacher ratio of 14:1. The district invests $14,851 per student annually.

With an average rating of 5.3/10, Pottsville Area Sd demonstrates solid academic performance.

The highest-rated school in the district is Lengel MS, which has a composite score of 6.2/10.

In standardized testing, Pottsville Area Sd students show an average math proficiency of 36.9% and ELA proficiency of 53.8%.

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

District Map

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

District Average Test Scores

Math Proficiency 36.9%
School
State
N/A
ELA Proficiency 53.8%
School
State
N/A

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

Schools in Pottsville Area Sd

3 schools
Elementary Schools 1
Clarke EL Ctr
4.3
Middle Schools 1
Lengel MS
6.2
High Schools 1
Pottsville Area HS
5.4

District Details

State
Pennsylvania
City
Pottsville
Total Enrollment
2,484
Teachers (FTE)
177
Child Poverty Rate
0.2%
Data Year
2023

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Pottsville Area Sd?

Pottsville 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 Pottsville Area Sd?

The average composite rating for Pottsville Area Sd is 5.3/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.

What is the per-pupil spending in Pottsville Area Sd?

Pottsville Area Sd spends $14,851 per student per year.

What is the student-teacher ratio in Pottsville Area Sd?

The average student-teacher ratio in Pottsville Area Sd is 14:1.

What is the top-rated school in Pottsville Area Sd?

Lengel MS is the highest-rated school in Pottsville Area Sd with a composite score of 6.2/10.

What are the test scores in Pottsville Area Sd?

Across schools in Pottsville Area Sd with test data, the average math proficiency is 36.9% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 53.8%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.

How does Pottsville Area Sd compare to other districts in Pennsylvania?

Pottsville Area Sd has an average school rating of 5.3/10 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
5.3/10
Math Proficiency
36.9%
ELA Proficiency
53.8%

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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