Indiana Area Sd School District
School District · Indiana, Pennsylvania
Avg Rating
7.4
out of 10
Schools
6
4 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$18,406
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.6:1
Avg Rating
7.4
out of 10
Schools
6
4 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$18,406
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.6:1
Evaluating Indiana Area Sd?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Indiana Area 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.
Horace Mann EL Sch
Indiana · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
East Pike EL Sch
Indiana · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Ben Franklin EL Sch
Indiana · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Pennsylvania rank
#113 of 494
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+1.1
above Pennsylvania avg
Per-pupil spending
$18,406
+$266 vs Pennsylvania median
District size
2,856 students
Larger than Pennsylvania median
The short answer
Indiana Area Sd ranks #113 of 494 Pennsylvania districts by overall school rating. Indiana Area Sd's schools with real test data average 7.4/10 across 6 schools. Its top-rated schools are Horace Mann EL Sch (8.6/10), East Pike EL Sch (8.5/10), and Ben Franklin EL Sch (7.7/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
STAAR proficiency rose +11.9 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among Indiana Area Sd schools across the two most recent comparable testing years.
Top-Rated Schools in Indiana Area Sd
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (6 of 6). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Horace Mann EL Sch | 8.6 / 10 |
| 2 | East Pike EL Sch | 8.5 / 10 |
| 3 | Ben Franklin EL Sch | 7.7 / 10 |
| 4 | Indiana Area Shs | 7.3 / 10 |
| 5 | Eisenhower EL Sch | 6.4 / 10 |
| 6 | Indiana Area Jhs | 5.9 / 10 |
See all 6 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Indiana Area Sd
Indiana Area Sd is a Indiana, Pennsylvania school district serving 6 schools. The district educates 2,856 students with a student-teacher ratio of 14.6:1. The district invests $18,406 per student annually.
With an average rating of 7.4/10, Indiana Area Sd is among the strongest-performing districts in the state.
The highest-rated school in the district is Horace Mann EL Sch, which has a composite score of 8.6/10.
In standardized testing, Indiana Area Sd students show an average math proficiency of 64.4% and ELA proficiency of 71.1%.
The district includes 4 elementary schools , 1 middle school , and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in Indiana Area Sd, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Indiana Area Sd with test data.
Schools in Indiana Area Sd
6 schools Elementary Schools 4
Middle Schools 1
High Schools 1
District Details
- State
- Pennsylvania
- City
- Indiana
- Total Enrollment
- 2,856
- Teachers (FTE)
- 196
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.1%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Indiana Area Sd?
Indiana Area Sd has 6 schools in total — 4 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 Indiana Area Sd?
The average composite rating for Indiana Area Sd is 7.4/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Indiana Area Sd?
Indiana Area Sd spends $18,406 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Indiana Area Sd?
The average student-teacher ratio in Indiana Area Sd is 14.6:1.
What is the top-rated school in Indiana Area Sd?
Horace Mann EL Sch is the highest-rated school in Indiana Area Sd with a composite score of 8.6/10.
What are the test scores in Indiana Area Sd?
Across schools in Indiana Area Sd with test data, the average math proficiency is 64.4% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 71.1%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Indiana Area Sd compare to other districts in Pennsylvania?
Indiana Area Sd has an average school rating of 7.4/10 across 6 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
- 7.4/10
- Math Proficiency
- 64.4%
- ELA Proficiency
- 71.1%
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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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