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Jersey Shore Area School District

175 A & P Drive
Jersey Shore, PA 17740
(District boundaries shown in map)
8/
10
Top 30%
For the 2025-26 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 2,144 students in Jersey Shore Area School District. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
51³Ô¹ÏÍøºÚÁÏ in Jersey Shore Area School District have an average math proficiency score of 43% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 62% (versus the 55% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 6% 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
5 Schools
2,928 Schools
# Students
2,144 Students
1,668,648 Students
# Teachers
167 Teachers
124,158 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Jersey Shore Area School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 678 school districts in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 87% has increased from 85-89% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (PA)
#203 out of 685 school districts
(Top 30%)
43%
38%
62%
55%
64%
57%
87%
87%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.11
0.59
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
5%
% Hispanic
1%
15%
% Black
1%
14%
% White
95%
61%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $22,181 in this school district is less than the state median of $23,696. The school district revenue/student has declined by 9% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $19,879 is less than the state median of $23,119. The school district spending/student has declined by 9% over four school years.
This School District
This State (PA)
Total Revenue
$48 MM
$39,541 MM
Spending
$43 MM
$38,578 MM
Revenue / Student
$22,181
$23,696
Spending / Student
$19,879
$23,119

Best Jersey Shore Area School District 51³Ô¹ÏÍøºÚÁÏ (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Avis Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1088 Third St
Jersey Shore, PA 17740
(570) 753-5220
Gr: K-5 | 246 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Jersey Shore Area Elementary School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
601 Locust St
Jersey Shore, PA 17740
(570) 398-7120
Gr: K-5 | 499 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Salladasburg Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
3490 Route 287 Highway
Jersey Shore, PA 17740
(570) 398-2931
Gr: K-5 | 229 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #44.
Jersey Shore Area Middle School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
601 Thompson St
Jersey Shore, PA 17740
(570) 398-7400
Gr: 6-8 | 484 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #55.
Jersey Shore Area Sr. High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
701 Cemetery St
Jersey Shore, PA 17740
(570) 398-7170
Gr: 9-12 | 686 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 6%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Jersey Shore Area School District?
Jersey Shore Area School District manages 5 public schools serving 2,144 students.
What is the rank of Jersey Shore Area School District?
Jersey Shore Area School District is ranked #206 out of 678 school districts in Pennsylvania (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Jersey Shore Area School District?
95% of Jersey Shore Area School District students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Jersey Shore Area School District?
Jersey Shore Area School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 14:1.
What is Jersey Shore Area School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $19,879 is less than the state median of $23,119. The school district spending/student has declined by 9% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • District size: 5 schools
  • Grades: KG-12
  • Enrollment: 2,144 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 6%
  • : 87% (Top 50% in PA)
  • : Top 30%
  • : 43% (Top 30%)
  • : 62% (Top 30%)
  • : 64% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

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