Altoona Area Sd School District
School District · Altoona, Pennsylvania
Avg Rating
5.2
out of 10
Schools
10
8 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Enrollment
7,019
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
Avg Rating
5.2
out of 10
Schools
10
8 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Enrollment
7,019
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
Evaluating Altoona Area Sd?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Altoona Area Sd as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
Shortlist starter
Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
Baker EL Sch
Altoona · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Irving EL Sch
Altoona · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Penn-lincoln EL Sch
Altoona · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Pennsylvania rank
#413 of 494
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-1.0
below Pennsylvania avg
Per-pupil spending
$14,958
$3,182 vs Pennsylvania median
District size
7,019 students
Much larger than Pennsylvania median
The short answer
Altoona Area Sd ranks #413 of 494 Pennsylvania districts by overall school rating. Altoona Area Sd's schools with real test data average 5.2/10 across 10 schools. Its top-rated schools are Baker EL Sch (7.1/10), Irving EL Sch (6.8/10), and Penn-lincoln EL Sch (6.1/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
STAAR proficiency rose +12.6 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among Altoona Area Sd schools across the two most recent comparable testing years.
Top-Rated Schools in Altoona Area Sd
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (10 of 10). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Baker EL Sch | 7.1 / 10 |
| 2 | Irving EL Sch | 6.8 / 10 |
| 3 | Penn-lincoln EL Sch | 6.1 / 10 |
| 4 | Juniata Gap EL Sch | 5.6 / 10 |
| 5 | Altoona Area HS | 5.1 / 10 |
| 6 | Logan EL Sch | 4.9 / 10 |
| 7 | Altoona Area JR HS | 4.6 / 10 |
| 8 | Mowrie a Ebner EL Sch | 4.6 / 10 |
| 9 | Juniata EL Sch | 3.7 / 10 |
| 10 | Pleasant Valley EL Sch | 3.6 / 10 |
See all 10 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Altoona Area Sd
Altoona Area Sd is a Altoona, Pennsylvania school district serving 10 schools.The district educates 7,019 students with a student-teacher ratio of 13:1. District-level spending was $14,958 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).
With an average rating of 5.2/10, Altoona Area Sd demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Baker EL Sch, which has a composite score of 7.1/10.
In standardized testing, Altoona Area Sd students show an average math proficiency of 52.8% and ELA proficiency of 59.0%.
The district includes 8 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in Altoona Area Sd, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Altoona Area Sd with test data.
Schools in Altoona Area Sd
10 schoolsDistrict Details
- State
- Pennsylvania
- City
- Altoona
- Total Enrollment
- 7,019
- Teachers (FTE)
- 538
- District spending per student
- $14,958NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- Child poverty rate
- 18.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
- District directory year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Altoona Area Sd?
Altoona Area Sd has 10 schools in total — 8 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Altoona Area Sd?
The average composite rating for Altoona Area Sd is 5.2/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the district spending per student in Altoona Area Sd?
Altoona Area Sd's district-level spending was $14,958 per student in fiscal year 2023, according to NCES F-33. This is district context, not an individual-school expense.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Altoona Area Sd?
The average student-teacher ratio in Altoona Area Sd is 13:1.
What is the top-rated school in Altoona Area Sd?
Baker EL Sch is the highest-rated school in Altoona Area Sd with a composite score of 7.1/10.
What are the test scores in Altoona Area Sd?
Across schools in Altoona Area Sd with test data, the average math proficiency is 52.8% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 59.0%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Altoona Area Sd compare to other districts in Pennsylvania?
Altoona Area Sd has an average school rating of 5.2/10 across 10 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Pennsylvania by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 5.2/10
- Math Proficiency
- 52.8%
- ELA Proficiency
- 59.0%
How we rate schools
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Pennsylvania Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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