Williamsport Area Sd School District
School District · Williamsport, Pennsylvania
Avg Rating
6.2
out of 10
Schools
7
3 elem, 3 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$18,281
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.5:1
Avg Rating
6.2
out of 10
Schools
7
3 elem, 3 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$18,281
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.5:1
Evaluating Williamsport Area Sd?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Williamsport 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.
Hepburn-lycoming Primary Sch
Cogan Station · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Jackson Primary Sch
Williamsport · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Williamsport Area Shs
Williamsport · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Pennsylvania rank
#309 of 494
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-0.1
below Pennsylvania avg
Per-pupil spending
$18,281
+$141 vs Pennsylvania median
District size
4,807 students
Much larger than Pennsylvania median
The short answer
Williamsport Area Sd ranks #309 of 494 Pennsylvania districts by overall school rating. Williamsport Area Sd's schools with real test data average 6.2/10 across 7 schools. Its top-rated schools are Hepburn-lycoming Primary Sch (8.6/10), Jackson Primary Sch (7.4/10), and Williamsport Area Shs (6.4/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
STAAR proficiency rose +1.0 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among Williamsport Area Sd schools across the two most recent comparable testing years.
Top-Rated Schools in Williamsport Area Sd
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (7 of 7). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hepburn-lycoming Primary Sch | 8.6 / 10 |
| 2 | Jackson Primary Sch | 7.4 / 10 |
| 3 | Williamsport Area Shs | 6.4 / 10 |
| 4 | Cochran Primary Sch | 5.9 / 10 |
| 5 | Williamsport Area MS | 5.6 / 10 |
| 6 | Lycoming Valley Intrmd Sch | 4.7 / 10 |
| 7 | Curtin Intrmd Sch | 4.7 / 10 |
See all 7 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Williamsport Area Sd
Williamsport Area Sd is a Williamsport, Pennsylvania school district serving 7 schools. The district educates 4,807 students with a student-teacher ratio of 13.5:1. The district invests $18,281 per student annually.
With an average rating of 6.2/10, Williamsport Area Sd demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Hepburn-lycoming Primary Sch, which has a composite score of 8.6/10.
In standardized testing, Williamsport Area Sd students show an average math proficiency of 55.0% and ELA proficiency of 58.0%.
The district includes 3 elementary schools , 3 middle schools , and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in Williamsport Area Sd, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Williamsport Area Sd with test data.
Schools in Williamsport Area Sd
7 schools Elementary Schools 3
Middle Schools 3
High Schools 1
District Details
- State
- Pennsylvania
- City
- Williamsport
- Total Enrollment
- 4,807
- Teachers (FTE)
- 355
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.2%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Williamsport Area Sd?
Williamsport Area Sd has 7 schools in total — 3 elementary, 3 middle, and 1 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Williamsport Area Sd?
The average composite rating for Williamsport Area Sd is 6.2/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Williamsport Area Sd?
Williamsport Area Sd spends $18,281 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Williamsport Area Sd?
The average student-teacher ratio in Williamsport Area Sd is 13.5:1.
What is the top-rated school in Williamsport Area Sd?
Hepburn-lycoming Primary Sch is the highest-rated school in Williamsport Area Sd with a composite score of 8.6/10.
What are the test scores in Williamsport Area Sd?
Across schools in Williamsport Area Sd with test data, the average math proficiency is 55.0% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 58.0%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Williamsport Area Sd compare to other districts in Pennsylvania?
Williamsport Area Sd has an average school rating of 6.2/10 across 7 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
- 6.2/10
- Math Proficiency
- 55.0%
- ELA Proficiency
- 58.0%
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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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