Mount Union Area Sd School District
School District · Mount Union, Pennsylvania
Avg Rating
4.7
out of 10
Schools
4
2 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$16,378
Student-Teacher Ratio
10.7:1
Avg Rating
4.7
out of 10
Schools
4
2 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$16,378
Student-Teacher Ratio
10.7:1
Evaluating Mount Union Area Sd?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Mount Union 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.
Mount Union-kistler EL Sch
Mount Union · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Mount Union Area Shs
Mount Union · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Shirley Twp EL Sch
Mount Union · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Pennsylvania rank
#446 of 494
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-1.6
below Pennsylvania avg
Per-pupil spending
$16,378
$1,762 vs Pennsylvania median
District size
1,133 students
Smaller than Pennsylvania median
The short answer
Mount Union Area Sd ranks #446 of 494 Pennsylvania districts by overall school rating. Mount Union Area Sd's schools with real test data average 4.7/10 across 4 schools. Its top-rated schools are Mount Union-kistler EL Sch (5.6/10), Mount Union Area Shs (5.4/10), and Shirley Twp EL Sch (4.8/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Top-Rated Schools in Mount Union 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 | Mount Union-kistler EL Sch | 5.6 / 10 |
| 2 | Mount Union Area Shs | 5.4 / 10 |
| 3 | Shirley Twp EL Sch | 4.8 / 10 |
| 4 | Mount Union Area Jhs | 3.0 / 10 |
See all 4 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Mount Union Area Sd
Mount Union Area Sd is a Mount Union, Pennsylvania school district serving 4 schools. The district educates 1,133 students with a student-teacher ratio of 10.7:1. The district invests $16,378 per student annually.
With an average rating of 4.7/10, Mount Union Area Sd demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Mount Union-kistler EL Sch, which has a composite score of 5.6/10.
In standardized testing, Mount Union Area Sd students show an average math proficiency of 40.8% and ELA proficiency of 47.8%.
The district includes 2 elementary schools , 1 middle school , and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in Mount Union Area Sd, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Mount Union Area Sd with test data.
Schools in Mount Union Area Sd
4 schools Elementary Schools 2
Middle Schools 1
High Schools 1
District Details
- State
- Pennsylvania
- City
- Mount Union
- Total Enrollment
- 1,133
- Teachers (FTE)
- 106
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.2%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Mount Union Area Sd?
Mount Union 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 Mount Union Area Sd?
The average composite rating for Mount Union Area Sd is 4.7/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Mount Union Area Sd?
Mount Union Area Sd spends $16,378 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Mount Union Area Sd?
The average student-teacher ratio in Mount Union Area Sd is 10.7:1.
What is the top-rated school in Mount Union Area Sd?
Mount Union-kistler EL Sch is the highest-rated school in Mount Union Area Sd with a composite score of 5.6/10.
What are the test scores in Mount Union Area Sd?
Across schools in Mount Union Area Sd with test data, the average math proficiency is 40.8% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 47.8%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Mount Union Area Sd compare to other districts in Pennsylvania?
Mount Union Area Sd has an average school rating of 4.7/10 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
- 4.7/10
- Math Proficiency
- 40.8%
- ELA Proficiency
- 47.8%
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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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