Jacob L. Devers School

Jacob L. Devers School

Public Pre-K, Elementary, Middle School | Grade Pre-K-8
801 Chanceford Ave,  York, PA
York City School District
2.6
728 Students
C-
Niche Grade

School Details

Student Teacher Ratio
15:1
Math Proficiency
6%
Reading Proficiency
21%

Niche Grade

C-
Academics
C-
Teachers
Source: Niche
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Reading Proficiency
21%
Math Proficiency
6%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
15:1
Teachers
46
Full Time Teachers
46
Teachers in First or Second Year
30%

GreatSchools Rating

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GreatSchools Rating
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Test Scores

Math
1%
State Average
15.6%
Science
5.6%
State Average
29.5%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
GreatSchools
The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
1,971:1

Student Diversity

Male
51.4%
Female
48.6%
Hispanic
50.4%
Black
36.8%
White
9.1%
Two or more races
3.6%
Native American
<1%

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

GreatSchools Reviews
2.6 5 Reviews
1.0 other
4/30/2025
Honestly man this school is just awful it disgusts me the staff especially is awful
1.0 other
4/14/2025
Awful school I hate it so much It sucks
1.0 parent
9/25/2024
My son has gone to Devers since age 4 and calls it the school of hell. his grades are below average and he absolutely hates going there. He is autistic, has an IEP, but that doesn’t seem to help. They allow him to be bullied and beat up on by the other students and never even let me know when he’s b...
5.0 parent
9/15/2017
So far very good. I haven't had any issues and my daughter loves it there!

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Jacob L. Devers School is a public school for students in grades Pre-K-8 in York, PA and is served by the York City School District in Pennsylvania. The school has a total enrollment of 728 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 15:1. Academic records show that 6% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 21% are proficient in reading. Jacob L. Devers School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of C- and a GreatSchools Rating of 4 out of 10. The average home value in this area is $203,548. Discover additional schools in the area, like West York Area High School, William Penn Senior High School, Keystone Christian Academy - York, and more. Learn more about what York has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Jacob L. Devers School.

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