Serving 325 students in grades Prekindergarten-12, Galeton Area School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 30-34% (which was lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 45-49% (which was lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 was lower than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 5% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which was lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Top Rankings
Galeton Area School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
325 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
School Rankings
Overall Testing Rank
#1872 out of 2733 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
57%
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
5%
Hispanic
1%
15%
Black
1%
14%
White
95%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥80%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
59%
60%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
6%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Galeton Area School's ranking?
Galeton Area School is ranked #1872 out of 2,733 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% PA state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Galeton Area School?
The graduation rate of Galeton Area School is 80%, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 87%.
How many students attend Galeton Area School?
325 students attend Galeton Area School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
95% of Galeton Area School students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Galeton Area School?
Galeton Area School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Galeton Area School offer ?
Galeton Area School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Galeton Area School part of?
Galeton Area School is part of Galeton Area School District.
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