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Shamokin Area School District

Public school districtGrades PK–12Regional · 4 towns

Serves Coal, Shamokin, Shamokin and East Cameron.

Students
2,164
Schools
4
Spent per student
$14,182
PA $21,758
Students per teacher
15:1
Debt
$7.0M
fiscal 2024
The gist

What stands out about Shamokin Area School District

  • School Grade C−: better than 20% of Pennsylvania districts
  • Math proficiency 18 pts below the state
  • Graduation rate (4-year) 11 pts below the state
  • Spends 35% less per student than the PA average
  • 15 students per teacher
  • Debt of $7.0M, about $3,242 per student

Where would my kid go?

The school path for Iola.

K–6Millville Area Elementary SchoolMillville Area School District
7–12Millville Area JSHSMillville Area School District

Test scores vs. PA

2020–21
Math proficiency19%
State average 37.1%
Graduation rate (4-year)77%
State average 87.5%

Where the money goes

fiscal 2024
$14,182 per student · 35% below PA
Spending
Classroom instruction 65%Support & administration 30%Other 5%
Paid for by
Local (mostly property tax) 23%State 65%Federal 12%

U.S. Census Bureau, Annual Survey of School System Finances.

Enrollment over time
2,188’20
2,212’21
2,213’22
2,157’23
2,164’24

About steady.

Students
White 75%Hispanic 16%Black 5%Two or more races 3%Asian <1%American Indian/Alaska Native <1%Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander <1%

Schools in the district

4 public schools.

Towns served

Nearby districts

Compare spending and schools next door.

District facts: U.S. Department of Education (NCES directory and district boundaries) and the U.S. Census Bureau school finance survey. Test scores and graduation: EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Neighbor ratings are opinions.

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