7.2avg / 10

Armstrong Sd School District

School District · Kittanning, Pennsylvania

Last updated: August 2026

Students: 4,435

Teachers (FTE): 366

Avg Rating

7.2

out of 10

Schools

5 elem, 1 mid, 2 high

Enrollment

4,435

Student-Teacher Ratio

12.1:1

Avg Rating

7.2

out of 10

Schools

5 elem, 1 mid, 2 high

Enrollment

4,435

Student-Teacher Ratio

12.1:1

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How this district compares

Pennsylvania rank

#131 of 494

districts by avg. composite

Vs. state average

+1.0

above Pennsylvania avg

Per-pupil spending

$19,010

+$870 vs Pennsylvania median

District size

4,435 students

Much larger than Pennsylvania median

The short answer

Armstrong Sd ranks #131 of 494 Pennsylvania districts by overall school rating. Armstrong Sd's schools with real test data average 7.2/10 across 8 schools. Its top-rated schools are Dayton EL Sch (8.4/10), West Hills Primary Sch (8.3/10), and Elderton EL Sch (7.9/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.

Most improved · 2022 → 2024

West Shamokin Jshs

STAAR proficiency rose +2.9 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among Armstrong Sd schools across the two most recent comparable testing years.

Top-Rated Schools in Armstrong Sd

Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (8 of 8). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.

#	School	Rating	Level	Value	Enrollment
1	Dayton EL Sch	8.4 / 10	Elementary	—	194
2	West Hills Primary Sch	8.3 / 10	Elementary	—	537
3	Elderton EL Sch	7.9 / 10	Elementary	—	207
4	Shannock Valley EL Sch	7.4 / 10	Elementary	—	336
5	Armstrong Jshs	6.8 / 10	High	—	1,440
6	West Hills Intermediate Sch	6.8 / 10	Middle	—	436
7	West Shamokin Jshs	6.5 / 10	High	—	527
8	Lenape EL Sch	5.8 / 10	Elementary	—	696

See all 8 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.

About Armstrong Sd

Armstrong Sd is a Kittanning, Pennsylvania school district serving 8 schools.The district educates 4,435 students with a student-teacher ratio of 12.1:1. District-level spending was $19,010 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).

With an average rating of 7.2/10, Armstrong Sd is among the strongest-performing districts in the state.

The highest-rated school in the district is Dayton EL Sch, which has a composite score of 8.4/10.

In standardized testing, Armstrong Sd students show an average math proficiency of 57.5% and ELA proficiency of 63.8%.

The district includes 5 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 2 high schools.

District Map

Schools in Armstrong Sd, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.

District Average Test Scores

Math Proficiency57.5%

School

State

Not reported

ELA Proficiency63.8%

School

State

Not reported

Average proficiency across all schools in Armstrong Sd with test data.

Schools in Armstrong Sd

8 schools

Elementary Schools5

Dayton EL Sch

1948.4

West Hills Primary Sch

5378.3

Elderton EL Sch

2077.9

Shannock Valley EL Sch

3367.4

Lenape EL Sch

6965.8

Middle Schools1

West Hills Intermediate Sch

High Schools2

District Details

State: Pennsylvania
City: Kittanning
Total Enrollment: 4,435
Teachers (FTE): 366
District spending per student: $19,010NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
Child poverty rate: 14.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
District directory year: 2023

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Armstrong Sd?

Armstrong Sd has 8 schools in total — 5 elementary, 1 middle, and 2 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.

What is the average rating for Armstrong Sd?

The average composite rating for Armstrong Sd is 7.2/10. 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 Armstrong Sd?

Armstrong Sd's district-level spending was $19,010 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 Armstrong Sd?

The average student-teacher ratio in Armstrong Sd is 12.1:1.

What is the top-rated school in Armstrong Sd?

Dayton EL Sch is the highest-rated school in Armstrong Sd with a composite score of 8.4/10.

What are the test scores in Armstrong Sd?

Across schools in Armstrong Sd with test data, the average math proficiency is 57.5% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 63.8%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.

How does Armstrong Sd compare to other districts in Pennsylvania?

Armstrong Sd has an average school rating of 7.2/10 across 8 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: 7.2/10
Math Proficiency: 57.5%
ELA Proficiency: 63.8%

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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.