Jersey Shore Area School District

Summary:

The Jersey Shore Area School District operates 5 schools, including 3 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school, serving students in the Jersey Shore area. Among the standout schools in the district, Avis Elementary School ranks the highest, outperforming the district and state averages on PSSA tests and earning a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger. Salladasburg Elementary School also stands out, with the highest PSSA Science proficiency rate and the lowest student-teacher ratio among the elementary schools.

Academically, the district's schools demonstrate a mix of performance. Jersey Shore Area Senior High School had a Keystone Algebra I proficiency rate slightly below the state average, while Jersey Shore Area Elementary School generally outperformed state averages on PSSA tests. The district serves a predominantly white student population, with free/reduced lunch rates ranging from 44.79% to 54.19%, indicating a diverse socioeconomic mix.

Overall, the Jersey Shore Area School District has a mix of strong-performing and average-performing schools, with Avis Elementary standing out as a clear academic leader. The district's ability to serve a diverse student population and maintain consistent middle school performance are also noteworthy strengths, while identifying opportunities for improvement at the high school level could be a valuable next step for the district's leadership.

District Detail

175 A & P Drive
Jersey Shore, PA 17740-9268

(570) 398-1561

SchoolDigger Rank:
230^th of 606 Pennsylvania districts

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Grades served: K-12
Students: 2,147

Primary Schools: 3
Middle Schools: 1
High Schools: 1
Alternative Schools: 0

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2023)				Ranking (2022)				Keystone Exams Algebra I (2023)	Keystone Exams Biology (2023)	Keystone Exams Literature (2023)	PSSA Math (2023)							PSSA Science (2023)			PSSA English Language Arts (2023)							Per Pupil Expenditures (2022)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	SchoolDigger Rating (2023)	Average Standard Score (2022)	Statewide Rank (2022)	State Percentile (2022)	Rank Change from Previous Year	Keystone Exams Algebra I 11th Grade	Keystone Exams Biology 11th Grade	Keystone Exams Literature 11th Grade	PSSA Math 3rd Grade	PSSA Math 4th Grade	PSSA Math 5th Grade	PSSA Math 6th Grade	PSSA Math 7th Grade	PSSA Math 8th Grade	PSSA Math All Grades	PSSA Science 4th Grade	PSSA Science 8th Grade	PSSA Science All Grades	PSSA English Language Arts 3rd Grade	PSSA English Language Arts 4th Grade	PSSA English Language Arts 5th Grade	PSSA English Language Arts 6th Grade	PSSA English Language Arts 7th Grade	PSSA English Language Arts 8th Grade	PSSA English Language Arts All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Jersey Shore Area Middle School	Public	6-8	601 Thompson St	Jersey Shore	17740	Lycoming County	Jersey Shore Area School District	No	No	No	No	(570) 398-7400	470	39	11.9	54.0%	445 (94.7%)	4 (0.9%)	5 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	16 (3.4%)	63.2	320^th of 893 public middle schools	64.2%		67	268^th of 883 public middle schools	69.6%	52							33.1	36.7	28.2	33.0		60.9	60.9				67.4	55.7	50.8	57.9	$16,827	$996	$15,831
Jersey Shore Area Senior High School	Public	9-12	701 Cemetery St	Jersey Shore	17740	Lycoming County	Jersey Shore Area School District	No	No	No	No	(570) 398-7170	710	53	13.3	45.5%	677 (95.4%)	8 (1.1%)	2 (0.3%)	1 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	2 (0.3%)	19 (2.7%)	54.8	344^th of 674 public high schools	49.0%		60.9	284^th of 634 public high schools	55.2%	60	32.1	53.1	61.0																		$17,576	$986	$16,590
Jersey Shore Area Elementary School	Public	K-5	601 Locust St	Jersey Shore	17740	Lycoming County	Jersey Shore Area School District	No	No	No	Yes	(570) 398-7120	596	42	14.2	54.2%	562 (94.3%)	2 (0.3%)	12 (2.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	20 (3.4%)	60.7	684^th of 1534 public elementary schools	55.4%		65.1	586^th of 1534 public elementary schools	61.8%	98				51.9	56.4	50.0				52.7	73.4		73.4	61.3	54.2	59.4				58.4	$15,599	$979	$14,620
Avis Elementary School	Public	K-5	1088 Third St	Jersey Shore	17740	Lycoming County	Jersey Shore Area School District	No	No	No	Yes	(570) 753-5220	192	14	14.0	44.8%	175 (91.1%)	1 (0.5%)	5 (2.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (5.7%)	75.4	364^th of 1534 public elementary schools	76.3%		75.2	377^th of 1534 public elementary schools	75.4%	13				75.0	60.0	58.6				65.3	83.3		83.3	66.7	56.7	72.4				65.3	$16,279	$1,007	$15,272
Salladasburg Elementary School	Public	K-5	3490 Route 287 Highway	Jersey Shore	17740	Lycoming County	Jersey Shore Area School District	No	No	No	Yes	(570) 398-2931	179	14	12.6	46.9%	175 (97.8%)	1 (0.6%)	1 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.1%)	63.9	620^th of 1534 public elementary schools	59.6%		65.6	578^th of 1534 public elementary schools	62.3%	42				61.3	50.0	43.8				51.8	90.0		90.0	77.4	55.0	46.9				60.2	$15,925	$978	$14,947

District	Distance	# of Schools	Statewide Rank
Keystone Central School District	7.16 mi	9	403^rd
Sugar Valley Rural Charter School	11.04 mi	1
Keystone Central Career and Technology Center	11.61 mi	1
Williamsport Area School District	12.73 mi	7
South Williamsport Area School District	16.43 mi	3	374^th

Jersey Shore Area School District

District Detail

Avis Elementary School

Salladasburg Elementary School

Jersey Shore Area Middle School

Jersey Shore Area Elementary School

Jersey Shore Area Senior High School

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