Deer Lakes Sd School District
School District · Cheswick, Pennsylvania
Avg Rating
6.8
out of 10
Schools
4
2 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$20,052
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.4:1
Avg Rating
6.8
out of 10
Schools
4
2 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$20,052
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.4:1
Evaluating Deer Lakes Sd?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Deer Lakes 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.
Deer Lakes HS
Cheswick · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Deer Lakes MS
Cheswick · Middle. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
East Union Intrmd Sch
Cheswick · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Pennsylvania rank
#202 of 494
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+0.5
above Pennsylvania avg
Per-pupil spending
$20,052
+$1,912 vs Pennsylvania median
District size
1,753 students
Typical than Pennsylvania median
The short answer
Deer Lakes Sd ranks #202 of 494 Pennsylvania districts by overall school rating. Deer Lakes Sd's schools with real test data average 6.8/10 across 3 schools. Its top-rated schools are Deer Lakes HS (7.5/10), Deer Lakes MS (6.6/10), and East Union Intrmd Sch (6.3/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
STAAR proficiency rose +0.3 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among Deer Lakes Sd schools across the two most recent comparable testing years.
Top-Rated Schools in Deer Lakes Sd
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (3 of 4). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Deer Lakes HS | 7.5 / 10 |
| 2 | Deer Lakes MS | 6.6 / 10 |
| 3 | East Union Intrmd Sch | 6.3 / 10 |
See all 4 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Deer Lakes Sd
Deer Lakes Sd is a Cheswick, Pennsylvania school district serving 4 schools. The district educates 1,753 students with a student-teacher ratio of 13.4:1. The district invests $20,052 per student annually.
With an average rating of 6.8/10, Deer Lakes Sd demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Deer Lakes HS, which has a composite score of 7.5/10.
In standardized testing, Deer Lakes Sd students show an average math proficiency of 55.1% and ELA proficiency of 67.9%.
The district includes 2 elementary schools , 1 middle school , and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in Deer Lakes Sd, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Deer Lakes Sd with test data.
Schools in Deer Lakes Sd
4 schools Elementary Schools 2
Middle Schools 1
High Schools 1
District Details
- State
- Pennsylvania
- City
- Cheswick
- Total Enrollment
- 1,753
- Teachers (FTE)
- 131
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.1%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Deer Lakes Sd?
Deer Lakes 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 Deer Lakes Sd?
The average composite rating for Deer Lakes Sd is 6.8/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Deer Lakes Sd?
Deer Lakes Sd spends $20,052 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Deer Lakes Sd?
The average student-teacher ratio in Deer Lakes Sd is 13.4:1.
What is the top-rated school in Deer Lakes Sd?
Deer Lakes HS is the highest-rated school in Deer Lakes Sd with a composite score of 7.5/10.
What are the test scores in Deer Lakes Sd?
Across schools in Deer Lakes Sd with test data, the average math proficiency is 55.1% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 67.9%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Deer Lakes Sd compare to other districts in Pennsylvania?
Deer Lakes Sd has an average school rating of 6.8/10 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
- 6.8/10
- Math Proficiency
- 55.1%
- ELA Proficiency
- 67.9%
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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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