Jenkintown School District
- WEST AND HIGHLAND AVES
- JENKINTOWN, PA 19046
- (215) 885-3722
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District Information
District Overview
| District | State Average | |
|---|---|---|
| Graduation Rate | 95.5% | 82.7% |
| Dropout Rate | - | 2.6% |
| Per Pupil Spending | $18,750 | $11,954 |
| Students Per Teacher | 11.0 | 13.7 |
| Number of Schools | 4 | - |
| Number of Students | 583 | - |
| Number of (FTE) Teachers | 53 | - |
District Test Scores
PSSA - Test Performance by Grade and Subject
Grade 3 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 96.0% | 84.5% | |
| 2009 | 93.6% | 81.7% | |
| 2008 | 94.5% | 80.5% | |
| Reading Test | |||
| 2010 | 94.0% | 75.2% | |
| 2009 | 90.3% | 77.0% | |
| 2008 | 94.6% | 76.8% | |
Grade 4 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 93.6% | 84.9% | |
| 2009 | 95.0% | 81.8% | |
| 2008 | 89.6% | 79.6% | |
| Reading Test | |||
| 2010 | 90.7% | 72.9% | |
| 2009 | 80.5% | 72.6% | |
| 2008 | 87.5% | 70.1% | |
| Science Test | |||
| 2010 | 96.9% | 81.4% | |
| 2009 | 100.0% | 83.4% | |
| 2008 | 93.7% | 81.5% | |
Grade 5 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 94.8% | 74.4% | |
| 2009 | 87.8% | 73.5% | |
| 2008 | 96.6% | 73.2% | |
| Reading Test | |||
| 2010 | 77.5% | 64.1% | |
| 2009 | 83.7% | 64.5% | |
| 2008 | 96.6% | 61.6% | |
| Writing Test | |||
| 2010 | 95.1% | 61.8% | |
| 2009 | 89.8% | 58.1% | |
| 2008 | 96.6% | 57.3% | |
Grade 6 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 98.1% | 78.0% | |
| 2009 | 94.1% | 75.7% | |
| 2008 | 85.2% | 72.3% | |
| Reading Test | |||
| 2010 | 84.6% | 68.8% | |
| 2009 | 94.1% | 67.6% | |
| 2008 | 85.2% | 66.9% | |
Grade 7 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 94.1% | 77.9% | |
| 2009 | 82.7% | 75.3% | |
| 2008 | 88.7% | 70.6% | |
| Reading Test | |||
| 2010 | 100.0% | 73.5% | |
| 2009 | 88.5% | 71.4% | |
| 2008 | 84.9% | 70.0% | |
Grade 8 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 73.7% | 75.2% | |
| 2009 | 90.7% | 71.3% | |
| 2008 | 95.7% | 70.3% | |
| Reading Test | |||
| 2010 | 91.5% | 81.9% | |
| 2009 | 94.4% | 80.5% | |
| 2008 | 97.9% | 78.3% | |
| Science Test | |||
| 2010 | 72.9% | 57.2% | |
| 2009 | 76.4% | 54.8% | |
| 2008 | 83.0% | 52.7% | |
| Writing Test | |||
| 2010 | 83.1% | 75.2% | |
| 2009 | 96.3% | 71.2% | |
| 2008 | 95.7% | 69.1% | |
Grade 11 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 71.4% | 59.6% | |
| 2009 | 57.5% | 55.6% | |
| 2008 | 65.3% | 55.9% | |
| Reading Test | |||
| 2010 | 91.8% | 67.2% | |
| 2009 | 84.6% | 65.2% | |
| 2008 | 89.8% | 64.7% | |
| Science Test | |||
| 2010 | 69.4% | 39.8% | |
| 2009 | 57.5% | 39.7% | |
| 2008 | 57.1% | 35.7% | |
| Writing Test | |||
| 2010 | 98.0% | 80.7% | |
| 2009 | 97.4% | 82.7% | |
| 2008 | 93.7% | 85.8% | |
Distict total - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Writing Test | |||
| 2008 | 95.2% | - | |
Source: PA Department of Education 2009-2010
Student Enrollment (2009-2010)
| Students | Student/Teacher Ratio | |
|---|---|---|
| Total Student Enrollment | 583 | 11.0 |
Student Enrollment By Grade
| Students | |
|---|---|
| Prekindergarten Students | - |
| Kindergarten Students | 31 |
| 1st Grade Students | 56 |
| 2nd Grade Students | 30 |
| 3rd Grade Students | 52 |
| 4th Grade Students | 32 |
| 5th Grade Students | 42 |
| 6th Grade Students | 52 |
| 7th Grade Students | 36 |
| 8th Grade Students | 60 |
| 9th Grade Students | 56 |
| 10th Grade Students | 44 |
| 11th Grade Students | 50 |
| 12th Grade Students | 47 |
| Ungraded Students | - |
Student Enrollment By Race
| Students | |
|---|---|
| American Indian or Alaska Native | - |
| Asian or Pacific Islander | 26 |
| Hispanic | 19 |
| Black (Non-Hispanic) | 43 |
| White (Non-Hispanic) | 495 |
Student Enrollment By Gender
| Students | |
|---|---|
| Male | 300 |
| Female | 283 |
Faculty and Staff (2009-2010)
Teachers Per Grade Level
| Student/Teacher Ratio | ||
|---|---|---|
| Total Full Time Equivalent (FTE) Teachers | 53 | 11.0 |
| Prekindergarten Teachers | - | - |
| Kindergarten Teachers | 3 | - |
| Elementary Teachers | 19 | - |
| Secondary Teachers | 25 | - |
| Teachers of Ungraded Classes | 6 | - |
Instructional Faculty
| Instructional Aides | 11 |
| Instructional Coordinators and Supervisors | 3 |
Guidance Counselors & Directors
| Total Guidance Counselors & Directors | 3 |
| Elementary | 1 |
| Secondary | 2 |
| Other | - |
Librarians & Staff
| Librarians | 2 |
| Library Support Staff | 1 |
Administrators
| Total Administrators & Support Staff | 17 |
| Local Education Agency (LEA) Administrators | 2 |
| LEA Administrative Support Staff | 3 |
| School Administrators | 2 |
| School Administrative Support Staff | 5 |
| Student Support Services | 4 |
| Other Support Services Staff | 2 |
District Financial Details (2008)
Revenues For Education
| Percent of Total | ||
|---|---|---|
| Total Revenues | $12,277,000 | - |
| Total Local Revenues | $10,439,000 | 85.0% |
| Property Tax | $8,936,000 | 72.8% |
| General Sales Tax | $19,000 | 0.2% |
| Public Utility Tax | $13,000 | 0.1% |
| Individual And Corporate Income Taxes | $939,000 | 7.6% |
| All Other Taxes | $107,000 | 0.9% |
| Other School Systems | $66,000 | 0.5% |
| Tuition Fees from Pupils and Parents | $19,000 | 0.2% |
| School Lunch | $165,000 | 1.3% |
| Rents and Royalties | $8,000 | 0.07% |
| Interest Earnings | $161,000 | 1.3% |
| Private Contributions | $1,000 | 0.01% |
| Miscellaneous | $5,000 | 0.04% |
| Total State Revenues | $1,770,000 | 14.4% |
| General Formula Assistance | $763,000 | 6.2% |
| Staff Improvement Programs | $430,000 | 3.5% |
| Special Education Programs | $253,000 | 2.1% |
| Transportation Programs | $5,000 | 0.04% |
| Other Programs | $319,000 | 2.6% |
| Total Federal Revenues | $68,000 | 0.6% |
| Through State - Title I | $50,000 | 0.4% |
| Through State - Math, Science and Teacher Quality | $17,000 | 0.1% |
| Through State - Other | $1,000 | 0.01% |
Expenditures For Education
| Percent of Total | ||
|---|---|---|
| Total Current Expenditures | $10,406,000 | - |
| Total Instruction Expenditures | $6,437,000 | 61.9% |
| Total Support Services Expenditures | $3,802,000 | 36.5% |
| Student Support | $806,000 | 6.6% |
| Instructional Staff Support | $304,000 | 2.5% |
| General Administration Support | $460,000 | 3.7% |
| School Administration Support | $400,000 | 3.3% |
| Operation and Maintenance Support | $1,252,000 | 10.2% |
| Student Transportation Support | $134,000 | 1.1% |
| Other Support Services | $446,000 | 3.6% |
| Total Other Expenditures | $167,000 | 1.6% |
| Food Services | $167,000 | 1.4% |
Graduation and Dropout Details (2007-08)
Graduation Information
| Overall Graduation Rate | 95.5% | |
| Total Diploma Count | 42 | |
| Other High School Completion Certificate (OHC) Recipients | - |
Dropout Information
| Dropouts | Dropout Rate | |
|---|---|---|
| Total Grades 9-12 | - | - |
Map and Listings of Schools Within Jenkintown School District
Schools Summary:
- Schools: 4
- Students: 583
- Full-Time Equivalent Teachers: 53
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| JENKINTOWN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
West and Highland Aves
Jenkintown, PA Public | KG-6 | 295 | 12.6 | ![]() Review This School |
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| JENKINTOWN HIGH SCHOOL | ||||
| Non-Operational or Status Unknown | ||||
West and Highland Aves
Jenkintown, PA Public | 9-12 | - | - | ![]() Review This School |
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| JENKINTOWN MIDDLE/HIGH SCHOOL | ||||
West and Highlands Aves
Jenkintown, PA Public | 7-12 | 293 | 10.1 | ![]() Review This School |
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| JENKINTOWN MIDDLE SCHOOL | ||||
| Non-Operational or Status Unknown | ||||
West and Highland Aves
Jenkintown, PA Public | 7-8 | - | - | ![]() Review This School |
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