Mahanoy Area School District


Summary:

The Mahanoy Area School District in Pennsylvania serves students from two schools: Mahanoy Area Elementary School and Mahanoy Area Junior/Senior High School. Based on the available data, neither school stands out as a high performer, as both institutions consistently score well below state averages on standardized tests across subjects like Math, Science, and English Language Arts.

The district faces significant challenges, with both schools reporting extremely high rates of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a high level of economic disadvantage in the community. Despite higher-than-average spending per student and relatively low student-teacher ratios, the schools have struggled to improve their academic outcomes, with performance metrics remaining stagnant or declining in recent years.

Addressing the underlying issues, such as effective resource allocation and targeted interventions to support the specific needs of the student population, will be crucial for the Mahanoy Area School District to enhance educational opportunities and outcomes for its students. While the district's challenges are significant, a focused and comprehensive approach to improving school performance could help these institutions better serve the community and provide a quality education for all learners.

District Detail

 1 Golden Bear Dr
Mahanoy City, PA 17948-2435

 (570) 773-3443

SchoolDigger Rank:
521st of 610 Pennsylvania districts

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Grades served: K-12
Students: 1,055

Primary Schools: 1
Middle Schools: 0
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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