Ferndale Area Sd School District
School District · Johnstown, Pennsylvania
Avg Rating
4.8
out of 10
Schools
2
1 elem, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$20,525
Student-Teacher Ratio
10.5:1
Avg Rating
4.8
out of 10
Schools
2
1 elem, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$20,525
Student-Teacher Ratio
10.5:1
Evaluating Ferndale Area Sd?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Ferndale Area Sd as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
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Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
Ferndale Area Jshs
Johnstown · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Ferndale EL Sch
Johnstown · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Pennsylvania rank
#443 of 494
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-1.5
below Pennsylvania avg
Per-pupil spending
$20,525
+$2,385 vs Pennsylvania median
District size
618 students
Smaller than Pennsylvania median
Top-Rated Schools in Ferndale 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 | Ferndale Area Jshs | 5.0 / 10 |
| 2 | Ferndale EL Sch | 4.6 / 10 |
See all 2 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Ferndale Area Sd
Ferndale Area Sd is a Johnstown, Pennsylvania school district serving 2 schools. The district educates 618 students with a student-teacher ratio of 10.5:1. The district invests $20,525 per student annually.
With an average rating of 4.8/10, Ferndale Area Sd demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Ferndale Area Jshs, which has a composite score of 5.0/10.
In standardized testing, Ferndale Area Sd students show an average math proficiency of 45.3% and ELA proficiency of 57.0%.
The district includes 1 elementary school , and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in Ferndale Area Sd, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Ferndale Area Sd with test data.
Schools in Ferndale Area Sd
2 schools Elementary Schools 1
High Schools 1
District Details
- State
- Pennsylvania
- City
- Johnstown
- Total Enrollment
- 618
- Teachers (FTE)
- 59
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.3%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Ferndale Area Sd?
Ferndale 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 Ferndale Area Sd?
The average composite rating for Ferndale 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 Ferndale Area Sd?
Ferndale Area Sd spends $20,525 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Ferndale Area Sd?
The average student-teacher ratio in Ferndale Area Sd is 10.5:1.
What is the top-rated school in Ferndale Area Sd?
Ferndale Area Jshs is the highest-rated school in Ferndale Area Sd with a composite score of 5.0/10.
What are the test scores in Ferndale Area Sd?
Across schools in Ferndale Area Sd with test data, the average math proficiency is 45.3% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 57.0%. 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
- 4.8/10
- Math Proficiency
- 45.3%
- ELA Proficiency
- 57.0%
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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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