For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,998 students in Octorara Area School District. This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
Public Schools in Octorara Area School District have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 57% (versus the 55% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Pennsylvania public school average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (PA)
# Schools
4 Schools
2,928 Schools
# Students
1,998 Students
1,668,648 Students
# Teachers
139 Teachers
124,158 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Octorara Area School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 675 school districts in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 90-94% has increased from 88% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#369 out of 684 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
57%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
57%
Graduation Rate
90-94%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.51
0.59
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
5%
% Hispanic
22%
15%
% Black
6%
14%
% White
66%
61%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $28,458 is higher than the state median of $23,696. The school district revenue/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $27,137 is higher than the state median of $23,119. The school district spending/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$57 MM
$39,541 MM
Spending
$54 MM
$38,578 MM
Revenue / Student
$28,458
$23,696
Spending / Student
$27,137
$23,119
Best Octorara Area School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Octorara Elementary School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
104 Highland Rd
Atglen, PA 19310
(610) 593-8238
Atglen, PA 19310
(610) 593-8238
Grades: 3-4
| 297 students
Rank: #22.
Octorara Area Jr. Sr. High School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
226 Highland Rd
Atglen, PA 19310
(610) 593-8223
Atglen, PA 19310
(610) 593-8223
Grades: 7-12
| 1,027 students
Rank: #33.
Octorara Intermediate School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
221 Highland Road
Atglen, PA 19310
(610) 593-4608
Atglen, PA 19310
(610) 593-4608
Grades: 5-6
| 283 students
Rank: n/an/a
87 Highland Rd
Atglen, PA 19310
(610) 593-8350
Atglen, PA 19310
(610) 593-8350
Grades: K-2
| 391 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Octorara Area School District?
Octorara Area School District manages 4 public schools serving 1,998 students.
What is the rank of Octorara Area School District?
Octorara Area School District is ranked #384 out of 675 school districts in Pennsylvania (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Octorara Area School District?
66% of Octorara Area School District students are White, 22% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Black, and 6% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Octorara Area School District?
Octorara Area School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is equal to the Pennsylvania state average of 14:1.
What is Octorara Area School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $27,137 is higher than the state median of $23,119. The school district spending/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
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