Pittston Area School District

The Pittston Area School District consists of 4 schools, including 2 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school, serving students in the Pittston area. The data reveals that Pittston City Intrmd Center stands out as the top-performing school in the district, with significantly higher proficiency rates in Math, Science, and English Language Arts compared to the district and state averages. Meanwhile, Pittston Area Senior High School has a relatively high graduation rate and low dropout rate, but its Keystone Exam proficiency rates are below the state average, suggesting a need to focus on improving academic achievement.

The district as a whole has a high percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 43.74% at the high school to 62.96% at the Pittston City Intrmd Center, indicating a significant population of economically disadvantaged students. There is also a notable difference in per-student spending between the high school ($17,113) and the middle school ($11,797), which may contribute to the differences in academic performance and resources available to students.

The student-teacher ratios vary across the schools, with the elementary schools having lower ratios (14.7 and 14.9) compared to the middle school (17.6) and high school (19.1). This may be a factor in the stronger academic performance observed at the elementary level. Overall, the data provides valuable insights into the performance and characteristics of the schools within the Pittston Area School District, highlighting areas of strength and opportunities for improvement.