New Kensington-arnold Sd School District
School District · New Kensington, Pennsylvania
Avg Rating
4.9
out of 10
Schools
4
3 elem, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$17,297
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.2:1
Avg Rating
4.9
out of 10
Schools
4
3 elem, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$17,297
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.2:1
Evaluating New Kensington-arnold Sd?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge New Kensington-arnold 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.
Roy A. Hunt EL Sch
Arnold · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Valley Jshs
New Kensington · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Martin Sch
New Kensington · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Pennsylvania rank
#436 of 494
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-1.3
below Pennsylvania avg
Per-pupil spending
$17,297
$843 vs Pennsylvania median
District size
1,947 students
Typical than Pennsylvania median
The short answer
New Kensington-arnold Sd ranks #436 of 494 Pennsylvania districts by overall school rating. New Kensington-arnold Sd's schools with real test data average 4.4/10 across 3 schools. Its top-rated schools are Roy A. Hunt EL Sch (6.8/10), Valley Jshs (4.1/10), and Martin Sch (2.3/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Top-Rated Schools in New Kensington-arnold Sd
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (3 of 4). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Roy A. Hunt EL Sch | 6.8 / 10 |
| 2 | Valley Jshs | 4.1 / 10 |
| 3 | Martin Sch | 2.3 / 10 |
See all 4 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About New Kensington-arnold Sd
New Kensington-arnold Sd is a New Kensington, Pennsylvania school district serving 4 schools. The district educates 1,947 students with a student-teacher ratio of 13.2:1. The district invests $17,297 per student annually.
With an average rating of 4.9/10, New Kensington-arnold Sd demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Roy A. Hunt EL Sch, which has a composite score of 6.8/10.
In standardized testing, New Kensington-arnold Sd students show an average math proficiency of 30.1% and ELA proficiency of 43.3%.
The district includes 3 elementary schools , and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in New Kensington-arnold Sd, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in New Kensington-arnold Sd with test data.
Schools in New Kensington-arnold Sd
4 schools Elementary Schools 3
High Schools 1
District Details
- State
- Pennsylvania
- City
- New Kensington
- Total Enrollment
- 1,947
- Teachers (FTE)
- 147
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.3%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in New Kensington-arnold Sd?
New Kensington-arnold Sd has 4 schools in total — 3 elementary, and 1 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for New Kensington-arnold Sd?
The average composite rating for New Kensington-arnold Sd is 4.9/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in New Kensington-arnold Sd?
New Kensington-arnold Sd spends $17,297 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in New Kensington-arnold Sd?
The average student-teacher ratio in New Kensington-arnold Sd is 13.2:1.
What is the top-rated school in New Kensington-arnold Sd?
Roy A. Hunt EL Sch is the highest-rated school in New Kensington-arnold Sd with a composite score of 6.8/10.
What are the test scores in New Kensington-arnold Sd?
Across schools in New Kensington-arnold Sd with test data, the average math proficiency is 30.1% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 43.3%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does New Kensington-arnold Sd compare to other districts in Pennsylvania?
New Kensington-arnold Sd has an average school rating of 4.9/10 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
- 4.9/10
- Math Proficiency
- 30.1%
- ELA Proficiency
- 43.3%
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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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