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School Comparison

Shamokin Area El Sch
vs.
Priestley Sch

A side-by-side view of publicly reported data for these two schools.

Shamokin Area El Sch
Priestley Sch
  • Shamokin Area El Sch reported a higher students per counselor than Priestley Sch (983:1 vs. 538:1).
  • Shamokin Area El Sch reported a higher chronically absent students than Priestley Sch (334 vs. 55).
  • Shamokin Area El Sch reported a higher in-school suspensions than Priestley Sch (11 vs. 0).
  • Source Data Limit: 6 metrics are directly comparable between the two schools.

Attendance

How consistently students are present

Shamokin Area El Sch reported a higher chronically absent students than Priestley Sch (334 vs. 55).

Course Access & Programs

Advanced coursework and academic programs available

Shamokin Area El Sch reported a higher gifted & talented than Priestley Sch (2 vs. 1).

School Environment

Disciplinary actions from the Civil Rights Data Collection

Shamokin Area El Sch reported a higher in-school suspensions than Priestley Sch (11 vs. 0).

Staffing & Support

Counselor and support staff capacity

Shamokin Area El Sch reported a higher students per counselor than Priestley Sch (983:1 vs. 538:1).

Subgroup Analysis

Comparing reported values between specific student populations where both schools have data.

14 subgroup comparisons available across both schools.

Contextual Indicators

District Context

District-level data describes the overarching school district, not the individual school.

Per-pupil spending
Shamokin Area El Sch
$15,987.8
Priestley Sch
$13,656.94
Local revenue share
Shamokin Area El Sch
21.7%
Priestley Sch
40.4%
State revenue share
Shamokin Area El Sch
56.2%
Priestley Sch
45.1%
Federal revenue share
Shamokin Area El Sch
22.2%
Priestley Sch
14.5%
District chronic absenteeism rate
Shamokin Area El Sch
41.5%
Priestley Sch
27.9%

County Economics

Both schools are located in the same county.

Median household income
Northumberland County
$57,948
Northumberland County
$57,948
Poverty rate
Northumberland County
12.2%
Northumberland County
12.2%
Bachelor's degree or higher
Northumberland County
19.2%
Northumberland County
19.2%
Unemployment rate
Northumberland County
4%
Northumberland County
4%
This comparison is derived exclusively from publicly available federal and state datasets. It may not reflect the most current information. We encourage parents and families to supplement this data with information published directly on each school’s website, which may include more recent figures.