California Area Sd School District
School District · Coal Center, Pennsylvania
Avg Rating
4.8
out of 10
Schools
3
1 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$15,211
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.6:1
Avg Rating
4.8
out of 10
Schools
3
1 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$15,211
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.6:1
Evaluating California Area Sd?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge California 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.
California Area Shs
Coal Center · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
California Area EL Sch
Coal Center · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
California Area MS
Coal Center · Middle. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Pennsylvania rank
#441 of 494
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-1.4
below Pennsylvania avg
Per-pupil spending
$15,211
$2,929 vs Pennsylvania median
District size
933 students
Smaller than Pennsylvania median
The short answer
California Area Sd ranks #441 of 494 Pennsylvania districts by overall school rating. California Area Sd's schools with real test data average 4.8/10 across 3 schools. Its top-rated schools are California Area Shs (5.5/10), California Area EL Sch (4.6/10), and California Area MS (4.4/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
STAAR proficiency rose +0.1 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among California Area Sd schools across the two most recent comparable testing years.
Top-Rated Schools in California Area Sd
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (3 of 3). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | California Area Shs | 5.5 / 10 |
| 2 | California Area EL Sch | 4.6 / 10 |
| 3 | California Area MS | 4.4 / 10 |
See all 3 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About California Area Sd
California Area Sd is a Coal Center, Pennsylvania school district serving 3 schools. The district educates 933 students with a student-teacher ratio of 14.6:1. The district invests $15,211 per student annually.
With an average rating of 4.8/10, California Area Sd demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is California Area Shs, which has a composite score of 5.5/10.
In standardized testing, California Area Sd students show an average math proficiency of 50.6% and ELA proficiency of 65.8%.
The district includes 1 elementary school , 1 middle school , and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in California Area Sd, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in California Area Sd with test data.
Schools in California Area Sd
3 schools Elementary Schools 1
Middle Schools 1
High Schools 1
District Details
- State
- Pennsylvania
- City
- Coal Center
- Total Enrollment
- 933
- Teachers (FTE)
- 64
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.2%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in California Area Sd?
California Area Sd has 3 schools in total — 1 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 California Area Sd?
The average composite rating for California 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 per-pupil spending in California Area Sd?
California Area Sd spends $15,211 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in California Area Sd?
The average student-teacher ratio in California Area Sd is 14.6:1.
What is the top-rated school in California Area Sd?
California Area Shs is the highest-rated school in California Area Sd with a composite score of 5.5/10.
What are the test scores in California Area Sd?
Across schools in California Area Sd with test data, the average math proficiency is 50.6% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 65.8%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does California Area Sd compare to other districts in Pennsylvania?
California Area Sd has an average school rating of 4.8/10 across 3 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
- 50.6%
- ELA Proficiency
- 65.8%
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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.
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