Jamestown Area School District

The Jamestown Area School District in Pennsylvania operates two schools - Jamestown Area Junior/Senior High School and Jamestown Area Elementary School. The district serves a population with significant economic challenges, as evidenced by the high rates of free and reduced-price lunch eligibility at both schools.

Jamestown Area Junior/Senior High School stands out for its exceptional 4-year graduation rate of 100% and 0% dropout rate, indicating strong student outcomes. However, the school's academic performance on PSSA and Keystone Exams generally lags behind state averages, with the exception of 7th grade ELA. In contrast, Jamestown Area Elementary School excels in PSSA science proficiency, with 100% of 4th graders scoring proficient or better, significantly outperforming the state average.

The data also reveals a significant disparity in per-student spending between the two schools, with Jamestown Area Elementary spending $21,474 per student compared to $14,890 per student at the junior/senior high school. This difference in resource allocation may contribute to the varying academic outcomes observed across the district. Overall, the Jamestown Area School District presents a mixed picture, with pockets of excellence alongside areas for improvement, particularly in aligning student performance with state standards and ensuring equitable distribution of resources across its schools.