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Tuscarora School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 2,182 students in Tuscarora School District. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
Public Schools in Tuscarora School District have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 55% (versus the 56% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Pennsylvania public school average of 40% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (PA)
# Schools
6 Schools
2,932 Schools
# Students
2,182 Students
1,666,699 Students
# Teachers
160 Teachers
124,207 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Tuscarora School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 677 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 92% has increased from 85-89% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#313 out of 685 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
64%
57%
Graduation Rate
92%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.19
0.60
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
5%
% Hispanic
4%
16%
% Black
1%
14%
% White
90%
60%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $19,955 in this school district is less than the state median of $23,724. The school district revenue/student has grown by 12% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $17,111 is less than the state median of $23,146. The school district spending/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$44 MM
$39,541 MM
Spending
$37 MM
$38,578 MM
Revenue / Student
$19,955
$23,724
Spending / Student
$17,111
$23,146
Best Tuscarora School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Mercersburg Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
30 S Park Ave
Mercersburg, PA 17236
(717) 328-5278
Mercersburg, PA 17236
(717) 328-5278
Gr: K-5 | 232 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #22.
Mountain View Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2311 Lemar Rd
Mercersburg, PA 17236
(717) 328-2191
Mercersburg, PA 17236
(717) 328-2191
Gr: K-5 | 185 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #33.
Montgomery Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
9138 Fort Loudon Rd
Mercersburg, PA 17236
(717) 328-2023
Mercersburg, PA 17236
(717) 328-2023
Gr: K-5 | 212 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #44.
James Buchanan High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
4773 Fort Loudon Rd
Mercersburg, PA 17236
(717) 328-2146
Mercersburg, PA 17236
(717) 328-2146
Gr: 9-12 | 721 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #55.
James Buchanan Middle School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
5191 Fort Loudon Rd
Mercersburg, PA 17236
(717) 328-5221
Mercersburg, PA 17236
(717) 328-5221
Gr: 6-8 | 535 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #66.
St. Thomas Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
70 School House Rd
Saint Thomas, PA 17252
(717) 369-3123
Saint Thomas, PA 17252
(717) 369-3123
Gr: K-5 | 297 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Tuscarora School District?
Tuscarora School District manages 6 public schools serving 2,182 students.
What is the rank of Tuscarora School District?
Tuscarora School District is ranked #313 out of 677 school districts in Pennsylvania (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Pennsylvania school districts for: Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Tuscarora School District?
90% of Tuscarora School District students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Tuscarora School District?
Tuscarora School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What is Tuscarora School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $17,111 is less than the state median of $23,146. The school district spending/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
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