Plum Borough Sd School District
School District · Plum, Pennsylvania
Avg Rating
6.4
out of 10
Schools
5
2 elem, 2 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$15,443
Student-Teacher Ratio
16.8:1
Avg Rating
6.4
out of 10
Schools
5
2 elem, 2 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$15,443
Student-Teacher Ratio
16.8:1
Evaluating Plum Borough Sd?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Plum Borough 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.
Plum Shs
Plum · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Pivik EL Sch
Plum · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Holiday Park Intermediate Sch
Pittsburgh · Middle. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Pennsylvania rank
#277 of 494
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+0.1
above Pennsylvania avg
Per-pupil spending
$15,443
$2,697 vs Pennsylvania median
District size
3,580 students
Larger than Pennsylvania median
The short answer
Plum Borough Sd ranks #277 of 494 Pennsylvania districts by overall school rating. Plum Borough Sd's schools with real test data average 6.4/10 across 5 schools. Its top-rated schools are Plum Shs (7.6/10), Pivik EL Sch (7.3/10), and Holiday Park Intermediate Sch (6.8/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
STAAR proficiency rose +5.9 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among Plum Borough Sd schools across the two most recent comparable testing years.
Top-Rated Schools in Plum Borough Sd
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (5 of 5). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Plum Shs | 7.6 / 10 |
| 2 | Pivik EL Sch | 7.3 / 10 |
| 3 | Holiday Park Intermediate Sch | 6.8 / 10 |
| 4 | O'block EL Sch | 6.7 / 10 |
| 5 | Plum MS | 3.5 / 10 |
See all 5 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Plum Borough Sd
Plum Borough Sd is a Plum, Pennsylvania school district serving 5 schools. The district educates 3,580 students with a student-teacher ratio of 16.8:1. The district invests $15,443 per student annually.
With an average rating of 6.4/10, Plum Borough Sd demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Plum Shs, which has a composite score of 7.6/10.
In standardized testing, Plum Borough Sd students show an average math proficiency of 64.8% and ELA proficiency of 74.6%.
The district includes 2 elementary schools , 2 middle schools , and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in Plum Borough Sd, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Plum Borough Sd with test data.
Schools in Plum Borough Sd
5 schools Elementary Schools 2
Middle Schools 2
High Schools 1
District Details
- State
- Pennsylvania
- City
- Plum
- Total Enrollment
- 3,580
- Teachers (FTE)
- 213
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.0%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Plum Borough Sd?
Plum Borough Sd has 5 schools in total — 2 elementary, 2 middle, and 1 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Plum Borough Sd?
The average composite rating for Plum Borough Sd is 6.4/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Plum Borough Sd?
Plum Borough Sd spends $15,443 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Plum Borough Sd?
The average student-teacher ratio in Plum Borough Sd is 16.8:1.
What is the top-rated school in Plum Borough Sd?
Plum Shs is the highest-rated school in Plum Borough Sd with a composite score of 7.6/10.
What are the test scores in Plum Borough Sd?
Across schools in Plum Borough Sd with test data, the average math proficiency is 64.8% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 74.6%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Plum Borough Sd compare to other districts in Pennsylvania?
Plum Borough Sd has an average school rating of 6.4/10 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 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
- 6.4/10
- Math Proficiency
- 64.8%
- ELA Proficiency
- 74.6%
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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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