In 2013-14, only 43% of the 3rd grade students were reading on grade level. The property tax is not levied on cars, business inventory, or other personal property. Writing exams were given to children in 5th and 8th grades. School district officials applied for the Race to the Top federal grant which would have brought the district millions in additional federal dollars for improving student academic achievement. Both are located at the Williamsport Area School District, 2780 West Fourth Street, Williamsport, PA  17701. To identify students who may be eligible for special education, various screening activities are conducted on an ongoing basis. Students identified as having special needs and qualifying for an Individual Educational Program (IEP) may graduate by meeting the requirements of their IEP. [25] Three school districts were excluded because they do not operate high schools (Saint Clair Area School District, Midland Borough School District, Duquesne City School District). The type of project, its rigor and its expectations are set by the individual school district. 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