Huntingdon Area Sd School District
School District · Huntingdon, Pennsylvania
Avg Rating
5.5
out of 10
Schools
4
2 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Enrollment
1,691
Student-Teacher Ratio
11.2:1
Avg Rating
5.5
out of 10
Schools
4
2 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Enrollment
1,691
Student-Teacher Ratio
11.2:1
How this district compares
Pennsylvania rank
#381 of 494
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-0.7
below Pennsylvania avg
Per-pupil spending
$17,678
$462 vs Pennsylvania median
District size
1,691 students
Typical than Pennsylvania median
The short answer
Huntingdon Area Sd ranks #381 of 494 Pennsylvania districts by overall school rating. Huntingdon Area Sd's schools with real test data average 5.5/10 across 4 schools. Its top-rated schools are Huntingdon Area Shs (7.3/10), Southside EL Sch (5.8/10), and Standing Stone EL Sch (4.6/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
STAAR proficiency rose +8.1 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among Huntingdon Area Sd schools across the two most recent comparable testing years.
Top-Rated Schools in Huntingdon Area Sd
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (4 of 4). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Huntingdon Area Shs | 7.3 / 10 |
| 2 | Southside EL Sch | 5.8 / 10 |
| 3 | Standing Stone EL Sch | 4.6 / 10 |
| 4 | Huntingdon Area MS | 4.5 / 10 |
See all 4 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Huntingdon Area Sd
Huntingdon Area Sd is a Huntingdon, Pennsylvania school district serving 4 schools.The district educates 1,691 students with a student-teacher ratio of 11.2:1. District-level spending was $17,678 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).
With an average rating of 5.5/10, Huntingdon Area Sd demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Huntingdon Area Shs, which has a composite score of 7.3/10.
In standardized testing, Huntingdon Area Sd students show an average math proficiency of 47.4% and ELA proficiency of 55.0%.
The district includes 2 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in Huntingdon Area Sd, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Huntingdon Area Sd with test data.
Schools in Huntingdon Area Sd
4 schoolsElementary Schools2
Middle Schools1
High Schools1
District Details
- State
- Pennsylvania
- City
- Huntingdon
- Total Enrollment
- 1,691
- Teachers (FTE)
- 151
- District spending per student
- $17,678NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- Child poverty rate
- 12.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
- District directory year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Huntingdon Area Sd?
Huntingdon Area 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 Huntingdon Area Sd?
The average composite rating for Huntingdon Area Sd is 5.5/10. 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 Huntingdon Area Sd?
Huntingdon Area Sd's district-level spending was $17,678 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 Huntingdon Area Sd?
The average student-teacher ratio in Huntingdon Area Sd is 11.2:1.
What is the top-rated school in Huntingdon Area Sd?
Huntingdon Area Shs is the highest-rated school in Huntingdon Area Sd with a composite score of 7.3/10.
What are the test scores in Huntingdon Area Sd?
Across schools in Huntingdon Area Sd with test data, the average math proficiency is 47.4% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 55.0%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Huntingdon Area Sd compare to other districts in Pennsylvania?
Huntingdon Area Sd has an average school rating of 5.5/10 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
- 5.5/10
- Math Proficiency
- 47.4%
- ELA Proficiency
- 55.0%
How we rate schools
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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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