Penns Manor Area School District

The Penns Manor Area School District in Pennsylvania operates two schools: Penns Manor Area Junior/Senior High School and Penns Manor Area Elementary School. The district has seen mixed academic performance, with the high school experiencing fluctuating statewide rankings and the elementary school consistently ranking in the bottom half of Pennsylvania elementary schools.

The high school has maintained a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger in the past two years and boasts a relatively high 4-year graduation rate of 87.5% and a low dropout rate of 1.6%. However, its test scores have been mixed, with some grades and subjects performing above the district and state averages, while others are below. In contrast, the elementary school has consistently held a 2-star rating and generally performed below the district and state averages in PSSA Math and English Language Arts, with the exception of 4th-grade Math in 2023-2024.

Both schools have performed well above the district and state averages in PSSA Science assessments, suggesting a strength in science education within the district. Additionally, the schools have relatively high spending per student and low student-teacher ratios, indicating a significant investment in resources. However, this does not necessarily translate to higher academic achievement, as seen in the mixed test score performance. The district also faces socioeconomic challenges, with both schools having free/reduced lunch rates over 50%.