5.2avg / 10

Burrell Sd School District

School District · Lower Burrell, Pennsylvania

Last updated: August 2026

Students: 1,736

Teachers (FTE): 118

Avg Rating

5.2

out of 10

Schools

2 elem, 1 mid, 1 high

Enrollment

1,736

Student-Teacher Ratio

14.7:1

Avg Rating

5.2

out of 10

Schools

2 elem, 1 mid, 1 high

Enrollment

1,736

Student-Teacher Ratio

14.7:1

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How this district compares

Pennsylvania rank

#414 of 494

districts by avg. composite

Vs. state average

-1.1

below Pennsylvania avg

Per-pupil spending

$16,817

$1,323 vs Pennsylvania median

District size

1,736 students

Typical than Pennsylvania median

The short answer

Burrell Sd ranks #414 of 494 Pennsylvania districts by overall school rating. Burrell Sd's schools with real test data average 5.2/10 across 4 schools. Its top-rated schools are Bon Air EL Sch (6.1/10), Burrell HS (6.0/10), and Stewart EL Sch (5.0/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.

Top-Rated Schools in Burrell 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	Level	Value	Enrollment
1	Bon Air EL Sch	6.1 / 10	Elementary	—	487
2	Burrell HS	6.0 / 10	High	—	570
3	Stewart EL Sch	5.0 / 10	Elementary	—	262
4	Charles a Huston MS	3.7 / 10	Middle	—	403

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About Burrell Sd

Burrell Sd is a Lower Burrell, Pennsylvania school district serving 4 schools.The district educates 1,736 students with a student-teacher ratio of 14.7:1. District-level spending was $16,817 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).

With an average rating of 5.2/10, Burrell Sd demonstrates solid academic performance.

The highest-rated school in the district is Bon Air EL Sch, which has a composite score of 6.1/10.

In standardized testing, Burrell Sd students show an average math proficiency of 55.6% and ELA proficiency of 65.3%.

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

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

District Average Test Scores

Math Proficiency55.6%

School

State

Not reported

ELA Proficiency65.3%

School

State

Not reported

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

Schools in Burrell Sd

4 schools

Elementary Schools2

Middle Schools1

High Schools1

District Details

State: Pennsylvania
City: Lower Burrell
Total Enrollment: 1,736
Teachers (FTE): 118
District spending per student: $16,817NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
Child poverty rate: 10.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
District directory year: 2023

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Burrell Sd?

Burrell 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 Burrell Sd?

The average composite rating for Burrell 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 Burrell Sd?

Burrell Sd's district-level spending was $16,817 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 Burrell Sd?

The average student-teacher ratio in Burrell Sd is 14.7:1.

What is the top-rated school in Burrell Sd?

Bon Air EL Sch is the highest-rated school in Burrell Sd with a composite score of 6.1/10.

What are the test scores in Burrell Sd?

Across schools in Burrell Sd with test data, the average math proficiency is 55.6% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 65.3%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.

How does Burrell Sd compare to other districts in Pennsylvania?

Burrell Sd has an average school rating of 5.2/10 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: 5.2/10
Math Proficiency: 55.6%
ELA Proficiency: 65.3%

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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.