Bangor Area School District


Summary:

The Bangor Area School District in Pennsylvania consists of 5 schools, including 2 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, and 1 high school, serving students from the surrounding area. The district's schools display a mix of high-performing and average-performing academic results, with some standout achievements and areas for improvement.

Bangor Area High School stands out as the district's top performer, ranking 135th out of 674 Pennsylvania high schools and earning a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger. The high school boasts an impressive 91.7% four-year graduation rate, a low 0.9% dropout rate, and strong performance on Keystone Exams, exceeding the state averages in Algebra I, Biology, and Literature. In contrast, Five Points Elementary School and DeFranco Elementary School demonstrate exceptional math proficiency, with over 50% of 5th and 6th graders scoring proficient or better on the PSSA Math exam, well above the state averages.

The Bangor Area School District also faces some challenges, such as disparities in spending per student, ranging from $5,961 at the high school to $16,741 to $17,992 at the elementary schools. Additionally, the district's schools have varying levels of racial diversity and free and reduced-price lunch rates, indicating potential socioeconomic differences among the student populations. These factors may contribute to the observed performance differences and suggest the need for further analysis to understand the district's strengths, weaknesses, and opportunities for improvement.

District Detail

 123 Five Points Richmond Rd
Bangor, PA 18013-5272

 (610) 588-2163

SchoolDigger Rank:
158th of 606 Pennsylvania districts

See the 2023 Pennsylvania District rankings!
Grades served: K-12
Students: 2,775

Primary Schools: 2
Middle Schools: 2
High Schools: 1
Alternative Schools: 0
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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.

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