Erie City Sd School District
School District · Erie, Pennsylvania
Avg Rating
4.1
out of 10
Schools
15
10 elem, 3 mid, 2 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$18,142
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.8:1
Avg Rating
4.1
out of 10
Schools
15
10 elem, 3 mid, 2 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$18,142
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.8:1
Evaluating Erie City Sd?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Erie City 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.
Northwest Pa Collegiate Academy
Erie · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Lincoln EL Sch
Erie · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Strong Vincent MS
Erie · Middle. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Pennsylvania rank
#469 of 494
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-2.1
below Pennsylvania avg
Per-pupil spending
$18,142
+$2 vs Pennsylvania median
District size
10,493 students
Much larger than Pennsylvania median
The short answer
Erie City Sd ranks #469 of 494 Pennsylvania districts by overall school rating. Erie City Sd's schools with real test data average 4.1/10 across 15 schools. Its top-rated schools are Northwest Pa Collegiate Academy (8.8/10), Lincoln EL Sch (6.1/10), and Strong Vincent MS (5.4/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
STAAR proficiency rose +9.0 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among Erie City Sd schools across the two most recent comparable testing years.
Top-Rated Schools in Erie City Sd
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (15 of 15). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Northwest Pa Collegiate Academy | 8.8 / 10 |
| 2 | Lincoln EL Sch | 6.1 / 10 |
| 3 | Strong Vincent MS | 5.4 / 10 |
| 4 | East MS | 5.3 / 10 |
| 5 | Pfeiffer-burleigh Sch | 4.9 / 10 |
| 6 | Woodrow Wilson MS | 4.2 / 10 |
| 7 | Grover Cleveland EL Sch | 3.9 / 10 |
| 8 | Joanna Connell Sch | 3.8 / 10 |
| 9 | Mckinley EL Sch | 3.1 / 10 |
| 10 | Diehl Sch | 3.0 / 10 |
See all 15 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Erie City Sd
Erie City Sd is a Erie, Pennsylvania school district serving 15 schools. The district educates 10,493 students with a student-teacher ratio of 12.8:1. The district invests $18,142 per student annually.
With an average rating of 4.1/10, Erie City Sd demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Northwest Pa Collegiate Academy, which has a composite score of 8.8/10.
In standardized testing, Erie City Sd students show an average math proficiency of 32.6% and ELA proficiency of 36.1%.
The district includes 10 elementary schools , 3 middle schools , and 2 high schools.
District Map
Schools in Erie City Sd, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Erie City Sd with test data.
Schools in Erie City Sd
15 schools Elementary Schools 10
Middle Schools 3
High Schools 2
District Details
- State
- Pennsylvania
- City
- Erie
- Total Enrollment
- 10,493
- Teachers (FTE)
- 820
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.3%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Erie City Sd?
Erie City Sd has 15 schools in total — 10 elementary, 3 middle, and 2 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Erie City Sd?
The average composite rating for Erie City Sd is 4.1/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Erie City Sd?
Erie City Sd spends $18,142 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Erie City Sd?
The average student-teacher ratio in Erie City Sd is 12.8:1.
What is the top-rated school in Erie City Sd?
Northwest Pa Collegiate Academy is the highest-rated school in Erie City Sd with a composite score of 8.8/10.
What are the test scores in Erie City Sd?
Across schools in Erie City Sd with test data, the average math proficiency is 32.6% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 36.1%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Erie City Sd compare to other districts in Pennsylvania?
Erie City Sd has an average school rating of 4.1/10 across 15 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
- 4.1/10
- Math Proficiency
- 32.6%
- ELA Proficiency
- 36.1%
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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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