Williamsburg Community Sd, PA

Original Research by School Decision on Williamsburg Community Sd

Williamsburg Community School District serves a small, rural area in Blair County covering the township of Williamsburg and surrounding communities. The district enrolls a modest number of students across a single elementary school and a combined junior-senior high school, with a student body that is predominantly white and drawn from families with relatively stable economic footing.

The district's most recent state testing data show proficiency rates in the mid-range compared to other districts in Blair County. In English language arts, the proficiency rate for grades three through eight falls somewhat above the county median. In math, proficiency rates are notably lower, placing the district below the midpoint among its county peers. The district's overall proficiency index across tested subjects sits below the county median. These results reflect modest academic performance; a parent looking at the numbers may want to ask the school directly about instructional priorities and support systems, especially in mathematics, to understand the trajectory and any interventions underway.

The district does not report a four-year graduation rate in the available data, so readers cannot assess college-readiness completion rates at this time. Chronic absenteeism runs just below the county median, suggesting that attendance management is reasonably aligned with peers but not a particular strength.

Housing values in the district's service area are affordable relative to national benchmarks and have appreciated modestly in recent years. Monthly mortgage costs for a typical home purchase are well below national norms, and rental costs remain modest. The affordability picture is favorable for families entering the market or seeking stability.

The district has made deliberate choices about property taxes and spending. It has held millage rates flat across multiple recent budget cycles, including the current one, using accumulated fund balance to manage deficits rather than requesting increases from taxpayers. Leadership has publicly signaled an intent to continue that approach. This approach is materially relevant to families considering the district: property tax burden for school funding is not rising, at least in the near term. That said, reliance on fund balance to balance budgets is not a long-term sustainable strategy and may eventually prompt difficult choices if enrollments decline or expenses rise faster than reserves can cover.

On the curriculum front, the district has adopted new science and math materials funded initially through federal pandemic-relief dollars. As those grants phase out, the district has committed to renewing those licenses with its own budget, signaling an intention to keep the newer instructional tools in place rather than revert to older materials.

The district's enrollment is stable at small but viable levels, with balanced representation across grades. The demographic composition is homogeneous, with very few students of color, no reported English learners, and no breakout of students in special education or low-income status, so the full picture of academic need and support availability is incomplete. A parent seeking detail on special services, English learner support, or the school's role in serving higher-need populations would benefit from direct conversation with the district office.

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District Context

Officially reported figures, 2024-25.

Enrollment

463

Grades

KG–12

Schools

Student body

Hispanic 2%

Black 0%

White 96%

Asian 0%

Two+ 2%

By economic status

Percent proficient by grade, as reported

Economically disadvantaged

Not disadvantaged

ELA

Gr 3

48%

—

Gr 4

27%

—

Gr 5

26%

—

Gr 6

41%

—

Gr 7

52%

—

Gr 8

33%

—

Gr 38

39%

—

Math

Gr 3

57%

—

Gr 4

22%

—

Gr 5

26%

—

Gr 6

21%

—

Gr 7

29%

—

Gr 8

22%

—

Gr 38

29%

—

Schools in this District

2 schools are officially reported under this district.

Williamsburg Community El Sch

Williamsburg Community JSHS

Academic Performance

Percent of students meeting or exceeding state standards, by grade.

Mathematics

1 grade reported

37%

Grades 3-8

English Language Arts

1 grade reported

48%

Grades 3-8

Housing & Real Estate

Data as of April 2026 | District-weighted from constituent ZIP codes

Home Values

Typical home value$192,209

Year-over-year change+9.2%

Range across 2 ZIP codes$190K to $252K

vs. state typical0.67x

vs. national typical0.52x

Home value trend (12 months)

ZIP code home values (2 ZIP codes)

ZIP	City	Value	YoY	Weight
16693	Williamsburg	$190K	+9.3%	95.8%
16648	Hollidaysburg	$252K	+7.0%	4.2%

Rental Market

Typical monthly rent$1,335/mo

ZIP code rents (1 ZIP codes)

ZIP	City	Rent/mo	YoY	Weight
16648	Hollidaysburg	$1,335	—	4.2%

Affordability

Est. monthly mortgage (20% down at 6.48%)$970/mo

Home price / national median income2.3x

Annual rent / national median income19.1%

Rent exceeds est. mortgage by$365/mo

Comparison

State typical home value$286,387 (+2.4% YoY)

National typical home value$368,198 (+0.6% YoY)

State ZHVI trend (12 months)

National ZHVI trend (12 months)

Economic Context

30-year fixed mortgage rate6.48%

National unemployment rate4.3%

National median household income$83,730

CPI: Rent of shelter (index)447.05

30-year fixed mortgage rate (12 months)

National unemployment rate (12 months)

National median household income (12 months)

CPI: Rent of shelter (index) (12 months)

Sources: Zillow Home Value Index and Zillow Observed Rent Index (Zillow Group), Realtor.com via Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis (FRED)

Data Currently Unavailable

Civil Rights Data (CRDC)

This profile is derived exclusively from publicly available federal and state datasets. It may not reflect the most current information available. We encourage parents and families to supplement this data with information published directly on the school’s website, which may include more recent figures, additional programs, or updated enrollment data.