Palisades School District
- 39 THOMAS FREE DR
- KINTNERSVILLE, PA 18930
- (610) 847-5131
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District Information
District Overview
| District | State Average | |
|---|---|---|
| Graduation Rate | 89.4% | 82.7% |
| Dropout Rate | 1.6% | 2.6% |
| Per Pupil Spending | $13,699 | $11,954 |
| Students Per Teacher | 13.7 | 13.7 |
| Number of Schools | 5 | - |
| Number of Students | 2,000 | - |
| Number of (FTE) Teachers | 146 | - |
District Test Scores
PSSA - Test Performance by Grade and Subject
Grade 3 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 94.8% | 84.5% | |
| 2009 | 91.2% | 81.7% | |
| 2008 | 93.3% | 80.5% | |
| Reading Test | |||
| 2010 | 91.1% | 75.2% | |
| 2009 | 89.8% | 77.0% | |
| 2008 | 88.1% | 76.8% | |
Grade 4 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 96.9% | 84.9% | |
| 2009 | 95.2% | 81.8% | |
| 2008 | 94.3% | 79.6% | |
| Reading Test | |||
| 2010 | 88.5% | 72.9% | |
| 2009 | 88.0% | 72.6% | |
| 2008 | 89.2% | 70.1% | |
| Science Test | |||
| 2010 | 95.5% | 81.4% | |
| 2009 | 96.8% | 83.4% | |
| 2008 | 90.1% | 81.5% | |
Grade 5 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 88.9% | 74.4% | |
| 2009 | 82.2% | 73.5% | |
| 2008 | 88.6% | 73.2% | |
| Reading Test | |||
| 2010 | 74.2% | 64.1% | |
| 2009 | 68.5% | 64.5% | |
| 2008 | 81.3% | 61.6% | |
| Writing Test | |||
| 2010 | 75.6% | 61.8% | |
| 2009 | 70.7% | 58.1% | |
| 2008 | 74.5% | 57.3% | |
Grade 6 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 90.7% | 78.0% | |
| 2009 | 86.2% | 75.7% | |
| 2008 | 76.5% | 72.3% | |
| Reading Test | |||
| 2010 | 75.9% | 68.8% | |
| 2009 | 82.3% | 67.6% | |
| 2008 | 77.1% | 66.9% | |
Grade 7 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 89.6% | 77.9% | |
| 2009 | 83.9% | 75.3% | |
| 2008 | 78.1% | 70.6% | |
| Reading Test | |||
| 2010 | 88.6% | 73.5% | |
| 2009 | 85.3% | 71.4% | |
| 2008 | 75.7% | 70.0% | |
Grade 8 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 77.6% | 75.2% | |
| 2009 | 77.1% | 71.3% | |
| 2008 | 69.0% | 70.3% | |
| Reading Test | |||
| 2010 | 87.7% | 81.9% | |
| 2009 | 87.6% | 80.5% | |
| 2008 | 93.6% | 78.3% | |
| Science Test | |||
| 2010 | 61.0% | 57.2% | |
| 2009 | 56.5% | 54.8% | |
| 2008 | 63.6% | 52.7% | |
| Writing Test | |||
| 2010 | 85.7% | 75.2% | |
| 2009 | 81.1% | 71.2% | |
| 2008 | 86.2% | 69.1% | |
Grade 11 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 76.7% | 59.6% | |
| 2009 | 67.6% | 55.6% | |
| 2008 | 80.0% | 55.9% | |
| Reading Test | |||
| 2010 | 81.6% | 67.2% | |
| 2009 | 69.6% | 65.2% | |
| 2008 | 85.6% | 64.7% | |
| Science Test | |||
| 2010 | 54.0% | 39.8% | |
| 2009 | 45.4% | 39.7% | |
| 2008 | 55.0% | 35.7% | |
| Writing Test | |||
| 2010 | 90.8% | 80.7% | |
| 2009 | 93.9% | 82.7% | |
| 2008 | 97.9% | 85.8% | |
Distict total - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Writing Test | |||
| 2008 | 87.2% | - | |
Source: PA Department of Education 2009-2010
Student Enrollment (2009-2010)
| Students | Student/Teacher Ratio | |
|---|---|---|
| Total Student Enrollment | 2,000 | 13.7 |
Student Enrollment By Grade
| Students | |
|---|---|
| Prekindergarten Students | - |
| Kindergarten Students | 99 |
| 1st Grade Students | 129 |
| 2nd Grade Students | 132 |
| 3rd Grade Students | 141 |
| 4th Grade Students | 140 |
| 5th Grade Students | 134 |
| 6th Grade Students | 120 |
| 7th Grade Students | 159 |
| 8th Grade Students | 156 |
| 9th Grade Students | 178 |
| 10th Grade Students | 169 |
| 11th Grade Students | 172 |
| 12th Grade Students | 168 |
| Ungraded Students | - |
Student Enrollment By Race
| Students | |
|---|---|
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 5 |
| Asian or Pacific Islander | 19 |
| Hispanic | 20 |
| Black (Non-Hispanic) | 21 |
| White (Non-Hispanic) | 1,825 |
Student Enrollment By Gender
| Students | |
|---|---|
| Male | 984 |
| Female | 906 |
Faculty and Staff (2009-2010)
Teachers Per Grade Level
| Student/Teacher Ratio | ||
|---|---|---|
| Total Full Time Equivalent (FTE) Teachers | 146 | 13.7 |
| Prekindergarten Teachers | - | - |
| Kindergarten Teachers | 5 | - |
| Elementary Teachers | 60 | - |
| Secondary Teachers | 78 | - |
| Teachers of Ungraded Classes | 4 | - |
Instructional Faculty
| Instructional Aides | 46 |
| Instructional Coordinators and Supervisors | 1 |
Guidance Counselors & Directors
| Total Guidance Counselors & Directors | 6 |
| Elementary | 3 |
| Secondary | 3 |
| Other | - |
Librarians & Staff
| Librarians | 4 |
| Library Support Staff | 5 |
Administrators
| Total Administrators & Support Staff | 85 |
| Local Education Agency (LEA) Administrators | 6 |
| LEA Administrative Support Staff | 8 |
| School Administrators | 7 |
| School Administrative Support Staff | 12 |
| Student Support Services | 7 |
| Other Support Services Staff | 45 |
District Financial Details (2008)
Revenues For Education
| Percent of Total | ||
|---|---|---|
| Total Revenues | $35,231,000 | - |
| Total Local Revenues | $28,198,000 | 80.0% |
| Property Tax | $23,670,000 | 67.2% |
| Public Utility Tax | $35,000 | 0.10% |
| Individual And Corporate Income Taxes | $2,162,000 | 6.1% |
| All Other Taxes | $467,000 | 1.3% |
| Other School Systems | $134,000 | 0.4% |
| Cities and Counties | $130,000 | 0.4% |
| Tuition Fees from Pupils and Parents | $46,000 | 0.1% |
| School Lunch | $528,000 | 1.5% |
| District Activity Receipts | $28,000 | 0.08% |
| Other Sales and Services | $8,000 | 0.02% |
| Rents and Royalties | $72,000 | 0.2% |
| Interest Earnings | $827,000 | 2.3% |
| Private Contributions | $46,000 | 0.1% |
| Miscellaneous | $45,000 | 0.1% |
| Total State Revenues | $6,410,000 | 18.2% |
| General Formula Assistance | $2,727,000 | 7.7% |
| Staff Improvement Programs | $1,207,000 | 3.4% |
| Special Education Programs | $1,047,000 | 3.0% |
| Compensatory and Basic Skills Programs | $16,000 | 0.05% |
| School Lunch Programs | $35,000 | 0.10% |
| Capital Outlay and Debt Services Programs | $216,000 | 0.6% |
| Transportation Programs | $932,000 | 2.6% |
| Other Programs | $230,000 | 0.7% |
| Total Federal Revenues | $623,000 | 1.8% |
| Through State - Title I | $99,000 | 0.3% |
| Through State - Math, Science and Teacher Quality | $62,000 | 0.2% |
| Through State - Safe and Drug Free Schools | $5,000 | 0.01% |
| Through State - Title V, Part A | $2,000 | 0.01% |
| Through State - Child Nutrition Act | $108,000 | 0.3% |
| Direct - Other | $347,000 | 1.0% |
Expenditures For Education
| Percent of Total | ||
|---|---|---|
| Total Current Expenditures | $28,288,000 | - |
| Total Instruction Expenditures | $16,545,000 | 58.5% |
| Total Support Services Expenditures | $11,081,000 | 39.2% |
| Student Support | $1,582,000 | 4.5% |
| Instructional Staff Support | $908,000 | 2.6% |
| General Administration Support | $1,304,000 | 3.7% |
| School Administration Support | $1,350,000 | 3.8% |
| Operation and Maintenance Support | $2,598,000 | 7.4% |
| Student Transportation Support | $2,305,000 | 6.5% |
| Other Support Services | $1,034,000 | 2.9% |
| Total Other Expenditures | $662,000 | 2.3% |
| Food Services | $662,000 | 1.9% |
Graduation and Dropout Details (2007-08)
Graduation Information
| Overall Graduation Rate | 89.4% | |
| Total Diploma Count | 193 | |
| Other High School Completion Certificate (OHC) Recipients | - |
Dropout Information
| Dropouts | Dropout Rate | |
|---|---|---|
| Total Grades 9-12 | 12 | 1.6% |
Map and Listings of Schools Within Palisades School District
Schools Summary:
- Schools: 5
- Students: 2,000
- Full-Time Equivalent Teachers: 146
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| DURHAM-NOCKAMIXON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
41 Thomas Free Dr
Kintnersville, PA Public | KG-5 | 261 | 14.5 |  Review This School |
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| PALISADES HIGH SCHOOL | ||||
35 Church Hill Rd
Kintnersville, PA Public | 9-12 | 687 | 13.2 | Review This School |
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| PALISADES MIDDLE SCHOOL | ||||
4710 Durham Rd
Kintnersville, PA Public | 6-8 | 435 | 11.6 | Review This School |
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| SPRINGFIELD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
1950 Route 212
Quakertown, PA Public | KG-5 | 271 | 15.5 | Review This School |
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| TINICUM ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
162 East Dark Hollow Rd
Pipersville, PA Public | KG-5 | 243 | 13.4 | Review This School |
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