Bellefonte Area Sd School District
School District · Bellefonte, Pennsylvania
Avg Rating
7.4
out of 10
Schools
6
4 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$18,274
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.3:1
Avg Rating
7.4
out of 10
Schools
6
4 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$18,274
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.3:1
How this district compares
Pennsylvania rank
#85 of 493
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+1.1
above Pennsylvania avg
Per-pupil spending
$18,274
+$134 vs Pennsylvania median
District size
2,585 students
Larger than Pennsylvania median
About Bellefonte Area Sd
Bellefonte Area Sd is a Bellefonte, Pennsylvania school district serving 6 schools. The district educates 2,585 students with a student-teacher ratio of 12.3:1. The district invests $18,274 per student annually.
With an average rating of 7.4/10, Bellefonte Area Sd is among the strongest-performing districts in the state.
The highest-rated school in the district is Benner EL Sch, which has a composite score of 8.4/10.
In standardized testing, Bellefonte Area Sd students show an average math proficiency of 57.8% and ELA proficiency of 62.6%.
The district includes 4 elementary schools , 1 middle school , and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in Bellefonte Area Sd, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Bellefonte Area Sd with test data.
Schools in Bellefonte Area Sd
6 schools Elementary Schools 4
Middle Schools 1
High Schools 1
District Details
- State
- Pennsylvania
- City
- Bellefonte
- Total Enrollment
- 2,585
- Teachers (FTE)
- 211
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.1%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Bellefonte Area Sd?
Bellefonte Area Sd has 6 schools in total — 4 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 Bellefonte Area Sd?
The average composite rating for Bellefonte Area Sd is 7.4/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Bellefonte Area Sd?
Bellefonte Area Sd spends $18,274 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Bellefonte Area Sd?
The average student-teacher ratio in Bellefonte Area Sd is 12.3:1.
What is the top-rated school in Bellefonte Area Sd?
Benner EL Sch is the highest-rated school in Bellefonte Area Sd with a composite score of 8.4/10.
What are the test scores in Bellefonte Area Sd?
Across schools in Bellefonte Area Sd with test data, the average math proficiency is 57.8% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 62.6%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Bellefonte Area Sd compare to other districts in Pennsylvania?
Bellefonte Area Sd has an average school rating of 7.4/10 across 6 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 are based on a comprehensive methodology that weighs Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 7.4/10
- Math Proficiency
- 57.8%
- ELA Proficiency
- 62.6%
Resources
How We Rate Schools
Every school receives a composite score from 1 to 10 based on four pillars: Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Scores are built from publicly available data including standardized test results, enrollment figures, and school climate indicators.
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Compare Bellefonte Area Sd with neighboring districts in the state.
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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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