Summary:
The city of Kintnersville, Pennsylvania is home to three schools that serve students from elementary through high school: Durham-Nockamixon Elementary School, Palisades Middle School, and Palisades High School, all part of the Palisades School District. The data reveals that Durham-Nockamixon Elementary and Palisades Middle School are the standout performers, with high statewide rankings, strong test scores, and low student-teacher ratios.
Durham-Nockamixon Elementary School stands out as the top-performing school, ranking 284 out of 1,526 Pennsylvania elementary schools and earning a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school consistently excels on PSSA tests, with particularly strong results in 5th grade Math and 4th grade Science. Palisades Middle School also impresses, ranking 243 out of 891 Pennsylvania middle schools and earning a 4-star rating. The school's 7th grade PSSA English Language Arts scores are a highlight, with 72.6% proficiency.
In contrast, Palisades High School's performance is more mixed, with Keystone Exam results closer to state averages. However, the school maintains a relatively high graduation rate of 87.5% and a low dropout rate of 1.6%. Interestingly, the schools serve student populations with varying free/reduced lunch rates, suggesting differences in socioeconomic factors that may impact their performance and resource allocation. Overall, the data provides a comprehensive overview of the schools in Kintnersville, highlighting the strengths and areas for improvement across the district.
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