Best Public Schools in Nanticoke, PA


Summary:

The city of Nanticoke, Pennsylvania is home to 4 schools that serve students from early childhood through high school, all part of the Greater Nanticoke Area School District. While the district faces significant challenges in providing a quality education, a closer look at the data reveals some standout schools and areas of concern.

The Kennedy Early Childhood Center stands out as a high-need school, with 99.81% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch. However, the school's relatively low student-teacher ratio of 15.2 could be beneficial for providing more individualized attention. In contrast, the GNA Elementary Center is the lowest-performing school in the district, ranking 1275 out of 1534 Pennsylvania elementary schools and receiving a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger, with only 21.4% of 3rd graders proficient or better in Math.

Across the district, the data paints a concerning picture of consistently low performance. The Greater Nanticoke Area Senior High School has a 85.2% four-year graduation rate and low Keystone Exam scores, with only 13.5% proficient or better in Algebra I, 32.5% in Biology, and 60.1% in Literature. The middle and elementary schools also struggle with low proficiency rates on the PSSA exams. This underperformance may be linked to the high poverty levels, with 88.8% to 100% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, as well as the relatively low spending per student, ranging from $10,136 to $15,576.








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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.





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