Lamar Township’s public schools score below 60% of Pennsylvania districts on tests and graduation
On the state math tests, 29% of Lamar Township’s students scored proficient, below the Pennsylvania average (36%). The grade covers the public school district serving Lamar Township, from kindergarten through graduation, on state tests and graduation. Each state writes its own tests, so this is the one TownRatings grade compared within Pennsylvania, not nationally.
From Pennsylvania state tests taken in spring 2022, when 96% of students in the tested grades sat them, and the class of 2023’s four-year graduation rate, as reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
Lamar Township’s schools, in brief
Against towns with similar incomes
Among the 1650 Pennsylvania towns with household incomes within a quarter of Lamar Township’s, its schools beat 19%, lower than their 40% against all the state’s districts. The grade ↓
Results trail the state
In spring 2022, 48% of tested students were proficient in reading and 29% in math, against 55% and 36% statewide; 96% of students in the tested grades sat the tests. The grade ↓
Graduation
91% of the class of 2023 graduated in four years, against 88% across Pennsylvania. Districts ↓
Spending and class size
The district spends $21,948 per student, against $21,758 across Pennsylvania (FY2024). Spending doesn’t count toward the grade. Districts ↓
Five elementary schools, then two middle and two high schools
Which school depends on the address at every step. Enrollment is down 10% since 2020–21. See the path ↓
Choice beyond the district
C/O Mahlon Lapp (private), C/O Allen King (private), Mackeyville School C/O Jacob Glick (private), C/O Gideon Kauffman (private) and C/O Levi King (private) are in town. Every school ↓
Written from the figures on this page. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023; each school’s own letter uses 2020–21 results.
What’s behind Lamar Township’s grade
C+: better than 40% of Pennsylvania school districts, #772 of 1,037 Pennsylvania towns. Graduation is above the Pennsylvania average; test scores are below it.
Where will my kid go?
Pick a grade. These are the public schools that serve Lamar Township, with each school’s own grade.
5th grade in Lamar Township · depends on your address
Central Mountain MS
Grades 5–8 · 879 students · 14:1 students per teacher · in Mill Hall
Bucktail Area MS
Grades 5–8 · 117 students · 14:1 students per teacher · in Renovo
6th grade in Lamar Township · depends on your address
Central Mountain MS
Grades 5–8 · 879 students · 14:1 students per teacher · in Mill Hall
Bucktail Area MS
Grades 5–8 · 117 students · 14:1 students per teacher · in Renovo
7th grade in Lamar Township · depends on your address
Central Mountain MS
Grades 5–8 · 879 students · 14:1 students per teacher · in Mill Hall
Bucktail Area MS
Grades 5–8 · 117 students · 14:1 students per teacher · in Renovo
8th grade in Lamar Township · depends on your address
Central Mountain MS
Grades 5–8 · 879 students · 14:1 students per teacher · in Mill Hall
Bucktail Area MS
Grades 5–8 · 117 students · 14:1 students per teacher · in Renovo
9th grade in Lamar Township · depends on your address
Central Mountain HS
Grades 9–12 · 1,013 students · 17:1 students per teacher · in Mill Hall
Bucktail HS
Grades 9–12 · 101 students · 8:1 students per teacher · in Renovo
10th grade in Lamar Township · depends on your address
Central Mountain HS
Grades 9–12 · 1,013 students · 17:1 students per teacher · in Mill Hall
Bucktail HS
Grades 9–12 · 101 students · 8:1 students per teacher · in Renovo
11th grade in Lamar Township · depends on your address
Central Mountain HS
Grades 9–12 · 1,013 students · 17:1 students per teacher · in Mill Hall
Bucktail HS
Grades 9–12 · 101 students · 8:1 students per teacher · in Renovo
12th grade in Lamar Township · depends on your address
Central Mountain HS
Grades 9–12 · 1,013 students · 17:1 students per teacher · in Mill Hall
Bucktail HS
Grades 9–12 · 101 students · 8:1 students per teacher · in Renovo
Lamar Township’s public schools are run by Keystone Central School District. To confirm the school for a specific address, ask the district.
The district
Spending and class size are shown but don’t count toward the grade. Each district’s own page has every school.
Well below the state in reading
Lamar Township vs. its neighbors
Schools grades for the Pennsylvania towns that share Lamar Township’s borders.
| Town | Schools | Main districts |
|---|---|---|
| Lamar Township | C+ | Keystone Central |
| Logan | — | Keystone Central |
| Bald Eagle | C+ | Keystone Central |
| Castanea | C+ | Keystone Central |
| Porter | C+ | Keystone Central |
| Beech Creek | — | Keystone Central |
| Wayne | C+ | Keystone Central |
| Greene | C+ | Keystone Central |
| Mill Hall | C+ | Keystone Central |
All 8 neighbors share Keystone Central with Lamar Township, so their letters differ mainly through other districts.
Every school in Lamar Township
14 schools. Each public school’s letter compares its own 2020–21 reading and math results with Pennsylvania’s other public schools (the newest school-level results we have).
Questions about Lamar Township’s schools
Are Lamar Township’s schools good?
On Pennsylvania’s tests they score below most of the state: the public schools Lamar Township children attend score below 60% of Pennsylvania’s school districts on tests and graduation, a C+ Schools grade, #772 of 1,037 Pennsylvania towns. Among towns with similar incomes they beat 19%. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023.
What school district is Lamar Township in?
Keystone Central School District, which runs grades K–12 and enrolls 3,324 students in 9 schools (2024–25).
Where do Lamar Township kids go to high school?
One of 2 high schools, depending on your address: Central Mountain HS and Bucktail HS.
What is Lamar Township’s graduation rate?
91% of the class of 2023 in Keystone Central School District graduated in four years, against 88% across Pennsylvania.
How much does Lamar Township spend per student?
$21,948 in Keystone Central School District (FY2024), against $21,758 across Pennsylvania. Spending doesn’t count toward the grade.
Are there private schools in Lamar Township?
Yes: C/O Mahlon Lapp (religious, grades 1–8, 23 students), C/O Allen King (religious, grades 1–8, 21 students), Mackeyville School C/O Jacob Glick (religious, grades 1–8, 21 students), C/O Gideon Kauffman (religious, grades 2–8, 17 students) and C/O Levi King (religious, grades 1–8, 16 students).
Parents talk
What Lamar Township families are saying about school.
Looking for colleges? Colleges near Lamar Township → They have their own page.
School data: state test results (2021–22, with participation) and four-year graduation rates (class of 2023) reported to the U.S. Department of Education (EDFacts via ED Data Express); each school’s own letter uses its 2020–21 results (EDFacts via the Urban Institute); schools and enrollment from NCES (2024–25; private schools 2023–24); spending from the Census Bureau’s school finance survey (FY2024). The School Grade is our own summary, graded within Pennsylvania. Stars are from neighbors.