Jersey Shore Area School District

The Jersey Shore Area School District consists of 5 schools, including 3 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school, serving students in the Jersey Shore area. The district's schools show varying levels of performance, with the Jersey Shore Area Middle School standing out as a top performer in the district, ranking 228 out of 891 Pennsylvania middle schools and earning a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Among the elementary schools, Avis Elementary School is a notable performer, ranking 562 out of 1,526 Pennsylvania elementary schools and earning a 3-star rating. This school excels in Math and Science, with 56.7% and 80% of students proficient or better, respectively, across all grades. In contrast, the district's high school, Jersey Shore Area Senior High School, has a lower 2-star rating from SchoolDigger, but its 4-year graduation rate of 87.5% is commendable.

Across the district, the schools face some common challenges, such as relatively high rates of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 44.79% to 54.19%. Additionally, the district's per-student spending varies, with a gap of up to $2,000 between the schools. This variation in funding may contribute to the performance differences observed among the schools. Overall, the Jersey Shore Area School District presents a mixed picture, with some standout schools and areas for improvement, particularly at the high school level.