Farrell Area Sd School District
School District · Farrell, Pennsylvania
Avg Rating
4.4
out of 10
Schools
2
1 elem, 1 high
Enrollment
671
Student-Teacher Ratio
10.3:1
Avg Rating
4.4
out of 10
Schools
2
1 elem, 1 high
Enrollment
671
Student-Teacher Ratio
10.3:1
How this district compares
Pennsylvania rank
#473 of 494
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-1.9
below Pennsylvania avg
Per-pupil spending
$40,030
+$21,890 vs Pennsylvania median
District size
671 students
Smaller than Pennsylvania median
Top-Rated Schools in Farrell Area Sd
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (2 of 2). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Farrell Area Hs/ums | 4.8 / 10 |
| 2 | Farrell Area Es/lms | 4.0 / 10 |
See all 2 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Farrell Area Sd
Farrell Area Sd is a Farrell, Pennsylvania school district serving 2 schools.The district educates 671 students with a student-teacher ratio of 10.3:1. District-level spending was $40,030 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).
With an average rating of 4.4/10, Farrell Area Sd demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Farrell Area Hs/ums, which has a composite score of 4.8/10.
In standardized testing, Farrell Area Sd students show an average math proficiency of 18.2% and ELA proficiency of 27.6%.
The district includes 1 elementary school, and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in Farrell Area Sd, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Farrell Area Sd with test data.
Schools in Farrell Area Sd
2 schoolsElementary Schools1
High Schools1
District Details
- State
- Pennsylvania
- City
- Farrell
- Total Enrollment
- 671
- Teachers (FTE)
- 65
- District spending per student
- $40,030NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- Child poverty rate
- 34.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
- District directory year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Farrell Area Sd?
Farrell Area Sd has 2 schools in total — 1 elementary, and 1 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Farrell Area Sd?
The average composite rating for Farrell Area Sd is 4.4/10. 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 Farrell Area Sd?
Farrell Area Sd's district-level spending was $40,030 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 Farrell Area Sd?
The average student-teacher ratio in Farrell Area Sd is 10.3:1.
What is the top-rated school in Farrell Area Sd?
Farrell Area Hs/ums is the highest-rated school in Farrell Area Sd with a composite score of 4.8/10.
What are the test scores in Farrell Area Sd?
Across schools in Farrell Area Sd with test data, the average math proficiency is 18.2% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 27.6%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
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
- 4.4/10
- Math Proficiency
- 18.2%
- ELA Proficiency
- 27.6%
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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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