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6.3avg / 10

Northern Bedford County Sd School District

School District · Loysburg, Pennsylvania

Students: 878
Teachers (FTE): 78

Avg Rating

6.3

out of 10

Schools

3

1 elem, 1 mid, 1 high

Enrollment

878

Student-Teacher Ratio

11.3:1

How this district compares

Pennsylvania rank

#267 of 494

districts by avg. composite

Vs. state average

+0.0

above Pennsylvania avg

Per-pupil spending

$16,490

$1,650 vs Pennsylvania median

District size

878 students

Smaller than Pennsylvania median

The short answer

Northern Bedford County Sd ranks #267 of 494 Pennsylvania districts by overall school rating. Northern Bedford County Sd's schools with real test data average 6.3/10 across 3 schools. Its top-rated schools are Northern Bedford County HS (8.1/10), Northern Bedford County MS (5.8/10), and Northern Bedford Co EL Sch (5.0/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.

Most improved · 2022 → 2024
Northern Bedford County MS

STAAR proficiency rose +1.1 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among Northern Bedford County Sd schools across the two most recent comparable testing years.

Top-Rated Schools in Northern Bedford County Sd

Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (3 of 3). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.

#SchoolRating
1Northern Bedford County HS8.1 / 10
2Northern Bedford County MS5.8 / 10
3Northern Bedford Co EL Sch5.0 / 10

See all 3 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.

About Northern Bedford County Sd

Northern Bedford County Sd is a Loysburg, Pennsylvania school district serving 3 schools.The district educates 878 students with a student-teacher ratio of 11.3:1. District-level spending was $16,490 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).

With an average rating of 6.3/10, Northern Bedford County Sd demonstrates solid academic performance.

The highest-rated school in the district is Northern Bedford County HS, which has a composite score of 8.1/10.

In standardized testing, Northern Bedford County Sd students show an average math proficiency of 49.9% and ELA proficiency of 68.4%.

The district includes 1 elementary school, 1 middle school, and 1 high school.

District Map

Schools in Northern Bedford County Sd, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.

District Average Test Scores

Math Proficiency49.9%
School
State
Not reported
ELA Proficiency68.4%
School
State
Not reported

Average proficiency across all schools in Northern Bedford County Sd with test data.

Schools in Northern Bedford County Sd

3 schools

District Details

State
Pennsylvania
City
Loysburg
Total Enrollment
878
Teachers (FTE)
78
District spending per student
$16,490NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
Child poverty rate
9.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
District directory year
2023

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Northern Bedford County Sd?

Northern Bedford County Sd has 3 schools in total — 1 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 Northern Bedford County Sd?

The average composite rating for Northern Bedford County Sd is 6.3/10. 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 Northern Bedford County Sd?

Northern Bedford County Sd's district-level spending was $16,490 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 Northern Bedford County Sd?

The average student-teacher ratio in Northern Bedford County Sd is 11.3:1.

What is the top-rated school in Northern Bedford County Sd?

Northern Bedford County HS is the highest-rated school in Northern Bedford County Sd with a composite score of 8.1/10.

What are the test scores in Northern Bedford County Sd?

Across schools in Northern Bedford County Sd with test data, the average math proficiency is 49.9% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 68.4%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.

How does Northern Bedford County Sd compare to other districts in Pennsylvania?

Northern Bedford County Sd has an average school rating of 6.3/10 across 3 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
6.3/10
Math Proficiency
49.9%
ELA Proficiency
68.4%

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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