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Williams Valley School District

Public school districtGrades K–12Regional · 6 towns

Serves Porter, Tower City, Williamstown, Williams, Wiconisco and Rush.

Students
930
Schools
2
Spent per student
$14,706
PA $21,758
Students per teacher
13:1
Debt
$4.5M
fiscal 2024
The gist

What stands out about Williams Valley School District

  • School Grade C−: better than 23% of Pennsylvania districts
  • Math proficiency 21 pts below the state
  • Spends 32% less per student than the PA average
  • 13 students per teacher
  • Debt of $4.5M, about $4,874 per student

Test scores vs. PA

2020–21
Math proficiency16%
State average 37.1%
Graduation rate (4-year)84%
State average 87.5%

Where the money goes

fiscal 2024
$14,706 per student · 32% below PA
Spending
Classroom instruction 57%Support & administration 38%Other 5%
Paid for by
Local (mostly property tax) 28%State 64%Federal 8%

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

Enrollment over time
930’20
951’21
961’22
921’23
930’24

About steady.

Students
White 85%Hispanic 8%Two or more races 5%Black 2%American Indian/Alaska Native <1%

Schools in the district

2 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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