Punxsutawney Area School District


Summary:

The Punxsutawney Area School District in Pennsylvania operates two schools: Punxsutawney Area Elementary School and Punxsutawney Area High School. The high school appears to be the standout performer, with a higher statewide ranking and stronger proficiency rates on standardized tests compared to the elementary school.

Punxsutawney Area High School has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger, while the elementary school has a 3-star rating. The high school also outperforms the elementary school on key metrics like graduation rate, dropout rate, and proficiency rates in math, science, and English language arts. Additionally, the high school's performance on the Keystone Exams, particularly in Algebra I, Biology, and Literature, is a strength, with proficiency rates exceeding the state averages.

In contrast, the elementary school has a significantly higher percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a higher concentration of economically disadvantaged students. The district as a whole spends more per student at the high school level compared to the elementary school, which is a common trend. The elementary school's strong performance in PSSA Science, with 82.1% proficiency in 4th grade, is a notable bright spot, but the school has room for improvement, especially in areas like English Language Arts and Mathematics.

District Detail

 300 Center St
Punxsutawney, PA 15767

 (814) 938-5151

SchoolDigger Rank:
220th of 610 Pennsylvania districts

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Grades served: K-12
Students: 1,905

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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