Best Public Schools in Dingmans Ferry, PA

The city of Dingmans Ferry, Pennsylvania is home to 6 schools, including 3 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, and 1 high school. The data reveals stark differences in academic performance across these schools, with some standouts like Dingman-Delaware Middle School and Dingman-Delaware Elementary School consistently outperforming the district and state averages on standardized tests, while others like East Stroudsburg Senior High School North and Bushkill Elementary School lag behind.

The data suggests a potential correlation between a school's socioeconomic status, as measured by free/reduced lunch rates, and its academic performance. Schools with lower free/reduced lunch rates, such as Dingman-Delaware Middle School, tend to have higher test scores and rankings. Additionally, there is a wide range in spending per student, from $15,687 at Dingman-Delaware Elementary School to $25,880 at East Stroudsburg Senior High School North, suggesting that funding levels may not be the sole driver of academic performance.

Despite the differences in school performance, the data shows that the district is doing a relatively good job of keeping students engaged and in school, with consistently low dropout rates ranging from 1.6% to 1.7% across all schools. The East Stroudsburg Area School District and Delaware Valley School District serve the Dingmans Ferry area, and the data provides valuable insights into the strengths and challenges of the schools within these districts.