Peters Township Sd School District
School District · Mcmurray, Pennsylvania
Avg Rating
7.5
out of 10
Schools
5
3 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$16,688
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.8:1
Avg Rating
7.5
out of 10
Schools
5
3 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$16,688
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.8:1
How this district compares
Pennsylvania rank
#72 of 493
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+1.2
above Pennsylvania avg
Per-pupil spending
$16,688
$1,452 vs Pennsylvania median
District size
3,986 students
Much larger than Pennsylvania median
About Peters Township Sd
Peters Township Sd is a Mcmurray, Pennsylvania school district serving 5 schools. The district educates 3,986 students with a student-teacher ratio of 15.8:1. The district invests $16,688 per student annually.
With an average rating of 7.5/10, Peters Township Sd is among the strongest-performing districts in the state.
The highest-rated school in the district is Mcmurray EL Sch, which has a composite score of 8.2/10.
In standardized testing, Peters Township Sd students show an average math proficiency of 84.9% and ELA proficiency of 90.1%.
The district includes 3 elementary schools , 1 middle school , and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in Peters Township Sd, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Peters Township Sd with test data.
Schools in Peters Township Sd
5 schools Elementary Schools 3
Middle Schools 1
High Schools 1
District Details
- State
- Pennsylvania
- City
- Mcmurray
- Total Enrollment
- 3,986
- Teachers (FTE)
- 253
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.0%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Peters Township Sd?
Peters Township Sd has 5 schools in total — 3 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 Peters Township Sd?
The average composite rating for Peters Township Sd is 7.5/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Peters Township Sd?
Peters Township Sd spends $16,688 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Peters Township Sd?
The average student-teacher ratio in Peters Township Sd is 15.8:1.
What is the top-rated school in Peters Township Sd?
Mcmurray EL Sch is the highest-rated school in Peters Township Sd with a composite score of 8.2/10.
What are the test scores in Peters Township Sd?
Across schools in Peters Township Sd with test data, the average math proficiency is 84.9% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 90.1%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Peters Township Sd compare to other districts in Pennsylvania?
Peters Township Sd has an average school rating of 7.5/10 across 5 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 are based on a comprehensive methodology that weighs Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 7.5/10
- Math Proficiency
- 84.9%
- ELA Proficiency
- 90.1%
Resources
How We Rate Schools
Every school receives a composite score from 1 to 10 based on four pillars: Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Scores are built from publicly available data including standardized test results, enrollment figures, and school climate indicators.
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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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