Wilkes-barre Area Sd School District
School District · Wilkes Barre, Pennsylvania
Avg Rating
4.0
out of 10
Schools
10
5 elem, 2 mid, 2 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$12,995
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
Avg Rating
4.0
out of 10
Schools
10
5 elem, 2 mid, 2 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$12,995
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
Evaluating Wilkes-barre Area Sd?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Wilkes-barre Area Sd as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
Shortlist starter
Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
Wilkes-barre Area Sd Stem Academy
Plains · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Dr David W Kistler EL Sch
Wilkes-barre · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Daniel J Flood EL Sch
Wilkes-barre · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Pennsylvania rank
#473 of 494
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-2.2
below Pennsylvania avg
Per-pupil spending
$12,995
$5,145 vs Pennsylvania median
District size
8,134 students
Much larger than Pennsylvania median
The short answer
Wilkes-barre Area Sd ranks #473 of 494 Pennsylvania districts by overall school rating. Wilkes-barre Area Sd's schools with real test data average 4.0/10 across 9 schools. Its top-rated schools are Wilkes-barre Area Sd Stem Academy (7.0/10), Dr David W Kistler EL Sch (4.7/10), and Daniel J Flood EL Sch (4.3/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
STAAR proficiency rose +16.1 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among Wilkes-barre Area Sd schools across the two most recent comparable testing years.
Top-Rated Schools in Wilkes-barre Area Sd
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (9 of 10). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wilkes-barre Area Sd Stem Academy | 7.0 / 10 |
| 2 | Dr David W Kistler EL Sch | 4.7 / 10 |
| 3 | Daniel J Flood EL Sch | 4.3 / 10 |
| 4 | Solomon/plains EL Sch | 4.1 / 10 |
| 5 | Heights/murray EL Sch | 4.0 / 10 |
| 6 | Dodson EL Sch | 3.6 / 10 |
| 7 | G a R MS | 3.2 / 10 |
| 8 | Wilkes-barre Area HS | 2.9 / 10 |
| 9 | Solomon/plains MS | 2.4 / 10 |
See all 10 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Wilkes-barre Area Sd
Wilkes-barre Area Sd is a Wilkes Barre, Pennsylvania school district serving 10 schools. The district educates 8,134 students with a student-teacher ratio of 19:1. The district invests $12,995 per student annually.
With an average rating of 4.0/10, Wilkes-barre Area Sd demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Wilkes-barre Area Sd Stem Academy, which has a composite score of 7.0/10.
In standardized testing, Wilkes-barre Area Sd students show an average math proficiency of 32.4% and ELA proficiency of 41.2%.
The district includes 5 elementary schools , 2 middle schools , and 2 high schools.
District Map
Schools in Wilkes-barre Area Sd, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Wilkes-barre Area Sd with test data.
Schools in Wilkes-barre Area Sd
10 schools Elementary Schools 5
Middle Schools 2
High Schools 2
Other Schools 1
District Details
- State
- Pennsylvania
- City
- Wilkes Barre
- Total Enrollment
- 8,134
- Teachers (FTE)
- 428
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.3%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Wilkes-barre Area Sd?
Wilkes-barre Area Sd has 10 schools in total — 5 elementary, 2 middle, and 2 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Wilkes-barre Area Sd?
The average composite rating for Wilkes-barre Area Sd is 4.0/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Wilkes-barre Area Sd?
Wilkes-barre Area Sd spends $12,995 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Wilkes-barre Area Sd?
The average student-teacher ratio in Wilkes-barre Area Sd is 19:1.
What is the top-rated school in Wilkes-barre Area Sd?
Wilkes-barre Area Sd Stem Academy is the highest-rated school in Wilkes-barre Area Sd with a composite score of 7.0/10.
What are the test scores in Wilkes-barre Area Sd?
Across schools in Wilkes-barre Area Sd with test data, the average math proficiency is 32.4% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 41.2%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Wilkes-barre Area Sd compare to other districts in Pennsylvania?
Wilkes-barre Area Sd has an average school rating of 4.0/10 across 10 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 blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 4.0/10
- Math Proficiency
- 32.4%
- ELA Proficiency
- 41.2%
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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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