Best Public Schools in Damascus, PA

Summary:

The city of Damascus, Pennsylvania is home to a single standout elementary school, the Damascus Area School, which serves grades PK-8 and is part of the Wayne Highlands School District. This school is ranked in the top 5% of Pennsylvania elementary schools, maintaining a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger for the past 3 years. With exceptional academic performance, the Damascus Area School significantly outpaces district and state averages in math and English language arts proficiency across all grade levels.

The Damascus Area School stands out for its diverse student population, with 40.73% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch. Despite this socioeconomic diversity, the school boasts a low 0% dropout rate and a student-teacher ratio of 10.1, the second-best in the district. The school's per-student spending of $24,836 is notably higher than the state average, likely contributing to its strong academic outcomes and the high-quality education it provides.

Overall, the Damascus Area School is an exceptional educational institution, delivering outstanding results for its students and serving as a shining example in the region. With its consistent high performance, diverse student body, and significant resource allocation, the Damascus Area School is a standout choice for families in the Damascus area seeking a top-tier elementary education.

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2023)				Ranking (2022)				PSSA Math (2023)							PSSA Science (2023)			PSSA English Language Arts (2023)							Per Pupil Expenditures (2022)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	SchoolDigger Rating (2023)	Average Standard Score (2022)	Statewide Rank (2022)	State Percentile (2022)	Rank Change from Previous Year	PSSA Math 3rd Grade	PSSA Math 4th Grade	PSSA Math 5th Grade	PSSA Math 6th Grade	PSSA Math 7th Grade	PSSA Math 8th Grade	PSSA Math All Grades	PSSA Science 4th Grade	PSSA Science 8th Grade	PSSA Science All Grades	PSSA English Language Arts 3rd Grade	PSSA English Language Arts 4th Grade	PSSA English Language Arts 5th Grade	PSSA English Language Arts 6th Grade	PSSA English Language Arts 7th Grade	PSSA English Language Arts 8th Grade	PSSA English Language Arts All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Damascus Area School	Public	PK, KG-8	174 High School Rd	Damascus	18415	Wayne County	Wayne Highlands School District	No	No	No	Yes	(570) 224-4114	275	27	10.1	40.7%	252 (91.6%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (4.4%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (3.6%)	91	75^th of 1534 public elementary schools	95.1%		88.3	129^th of 1534 public elementary schools	91.6%	54	95.4	73.5	90.5	68.8	40.0	31.8	65.0	100.0	72.7	89.3	77.3	67.7	85.7	81.3	71.5	68.2	74.7	$24,836	$1,230	$23,606

Cities Near Damascus

City	Distance	# of Schools	Statewide Rank
Honesdale	13.73 mi	4	90^th
Lakewood	14.87 mi	1	293^rd
Waymart	17.9 mi	1	409^th
Forest City	18.64 mi	2	501^st
Hawley	19.33 mi	4	305^th

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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Pennsylvania Department of Education.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS: Not all boundaries are included. We make every effort to ensure that boundaries are up-to-date. But it's important to note that these are approximations and are for general informational purposes only. To verify legal descriptions of boundaries or school locations, contact your local tax assessor's office and/or school district.