Serving 266 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Damascus Area School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-64% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75-79% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-8
Enrollment: 266 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
Minority Enrollment: 7%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 20% in PA
Math Proficiency
: 60-64% (Top 20%)
Reading Proficiency
: 75-79% (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
: 80-84% (Top 30%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Damascus Area School ranks within the top 20% of all 2,733 schools in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Damascus Area School is 0.13, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% PA state average), while 75-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
How many students attend Damascus Area School?
266 students attend Damascus Area School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of Damascus Area School students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Damascus Area School?
Damascus Area School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Damascus Area School offer ?
Damascus Area School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Damascus Area School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-8
Enrollment: 266 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
Minority Enrollment: 7%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 20%
Math Proficiency
: 60-64% (Top 20%)
Reading Proficiency
: 75-79% (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
: 80-84% (Top 30%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
