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5.8 avg / 10

Saint Marys Area Sd School District

School District · Saint Marys, Pennsylvania

Students: 1,838
Teachers (FTE): 136

Avg Rating

5.8

out of 10

Schools

4

2 elem, 1 mid, 1 high

Per-Pupil Spending

$16,770

Student-Teacher Ratio

13.5:1

How this district compares

Pennsylvania rank

#350 of 493

districts by avg. composite

Vs. state average

-0.5

below Pennsylvania avg

Per-pupil spending

$16,770

$1,370 vs Pennsylvania median

District size

1,838 students

Typical than Pennsylvania median

About Saint Marys Area Sd

Saint Marys Area Sd is a Saint Marys, Pennsylvania school district serving 4 schools. The district educates 1,838 students with a student-teacher ratio of 13.5:1. The district invests $16,770 per student annually.

With an average rating of 5.8/10, Saint Marys Area Sd demonstrates solid academic performance.

The highest-rated school in the district is South St Marys Street EL Sch, which has a composite score of 7.1/10.

In standardized testing, Saint Marys Area Sd students show an average math proficiency of 47.2% and ELA proficiency of 59.1%.

The district includes 2 elementary schools , 1 middle school , and 1 high school.

District Map

Schools in Saint Marys Area Sd, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.

District Average Test Scores

Math Proficiency 47.2%
School
State
N/A
ELA Proficiency 59.1%
School
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Average proficiency across all schools in Saint Marys Area Sd with test data.

Schools in Saint Marys Area Sd

4 schools

District Details

City
Saint Marys
Total Enrollment
1,838
Teachers (FTE)
136
Child Poverty Rate
0.1%
Data Year
2023

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Saint Marys Area Sd?

Saint Marys 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 Saint Marys Area Sd?

The average composite rating for Saint Marys Area Sd is 5.8/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.

What is the per-pupil spending in Saint Marys Area Sd?

Saint Marys Area Sd spends $16,770 per student per year.

What is the student-teacher ratio in Saint Marys Area Sd?

The average student-teacher ratio in Saint Marys Area Sd is 13.5:1.

What is the top-rated school in Saint Marys Area Sd?

South St Marys Street EL Sch is the highest-rated school in Saint Marys Area Sd with a composite score of 7.1/10.

What are the test scores in Saint Marys Area Sd?

Across schools in Saint Marys Area Sd with test data, the average math proficiency is 47.2% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 59.1%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.

How does Saint Marys Area Sd compare to other districts in Pennsylvania?

Saint Marys Area Sd has an average school rating of 5.8/10 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 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
5.8/10
Math Proficiency
47.2%
ELA Proficiency
59.1%

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.

Read our full methodology

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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