Belle Vernon Area Sd School District
School District · Belle Vernon, Pennsylvania
Avg Rating
4.8
out of 10
Schools
4
2 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Enrollment
2,422
Student-Teacher Ratio
16.7:1
Avg Rating
4.8
out of 10
Schools
4
2 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Enrollment
2,422
Student-Teacher Ratio
16.7:1
How this district compares
Pennsylvania rank
#458 of 494
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-1.5
below Pennsylvania avg
Per-pupil spending
$15,238
$2,902 vs Pennsylvania median
District size
2,422 students
Larger than Pennsylvania median
The short answer
Belle Vernon Area Sd ranks #458 of 494 Pennsylvania districts by overall school rating. Belle Vernon Area Sd's schools with real test data average 4.8/10 across 4 schools. Its top-rated schools are Belle Vernon Area HS (5.5/10), Rostraver EL Sch (4.8/10), and Belle Vernon Area MS (4.8/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
STAAR proficiency rose +11.1 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among Belle Vernon Area Sd schools across the two most recent comparable testing years.
Top-Rated Schools in Belle Vernon Area Sd
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (4 of 4). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Belle Vernon Area HS | 5.5 / 10 |
| 2 | Rostraver EL Sch | 4.8 / 10 |
| 3 | Belle Vernon Area MS | 4.8 / 10 |
| 4 | Marion EL Sch | 3.9 / 10 |
See all 4 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Belle Vernon Area Sd
Belle Vernon Area Sd is a Belle Vernon, Pennsylvania school district serving 4 schools.The district educates 2,422 students with a student-teacher ratio of 16.7:1. District-level spending was $15,238 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).
With an average rating of 4.8/10, Belle Vernon Area Sd demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Belle Vernon Area HS, which has a composite score of 5.5/10.
In standardized testing, Belle Vernon Area Sd students show an average math proficiency of 51.3% and ELA proficiency of 64.9%.
The district includes 2 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in Belle Vernon Area Sd, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Belle Vernon Area Sd with test data.
Schools in Belle Vernon Area Sd
4 schoolsElementary Schools2
Middle Schools1
High Schools1
District Details
- State
- Pennsylvania
- City
- Belle Vernon
- Total Enrollment
- 2,422
- Teachers (FTE)
- 145
- District spending per student
- $15,238NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- Child poverty rate
- 14.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
- District directory year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Belle Vernon Area Sd?
Belle Vernon Area Sd has 4 schools in total — 2 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 Belle Vernon Area Sd?
The average composite rating for Belle Vernon Area Sd is 4.8/10. 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 Belle Vernon Area Sd?
Belle Vernon Area Sd's district-level spending was $15,238 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 Belle Vernon Area Sd?
The average student-teacher ratio in Belle Vernon Area Sd is 16.7:1.
What is the top-rated school in Belle Vernon Area Sd?
Belle Vernon Area HS is the highest-rated school in Belle Vernon Area Sd with a composite score of 5.5/10.
What are the test scores in Belle Vernon Area Sd?
Across schools in Belle Vernon Area Sd with test data, the average math proficiency is 51.3% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 64.9%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Belle Vernon Area Sd compare to other districts in Pennsylvania?
Belle Vernon Area Sd has an average school rating of 4.8/10 across 4 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
- 4.8/10
- Math Proficiency
- 51.3%
- ELA Proficiency
- 64.9%
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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