Shade-central City Sd School District
School District · Cairnbrook, Pennsylvania
Avg Rating
6.3
out of 10
Schools
2
1 elem, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$24,600
Student-Teacher Ratio
8.8:1
Avg Rating
6.3
out of 10
Schools
2
1 elem, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$24,600
Student-Teacher Ratio
8.8:1
Evaluating Shade-central City Sd?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Shade-central City Sd as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
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Cairnbrook EL Sch
Cairnbrook · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Shade Jshs
Cairnbrook · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Pennsylvania rank
#288 of 494
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+0.1
above Pennsylvania avg
Per-pupil spending
$24,600
+$6,460 vs Pennsylvania median
District size
317 students
Smaller than Pennsylvania median
STAAR proficiency rose +15.6 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among Shade-central City Sd schools across the two most recent comparable testing years.
Top-Rated Schools in Shade-central City Sd
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (2 of 2). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cairnbrook EL Sch | 6.6 / 10 |
| 2 | Shade Jshs | 6.1 / 10 |
See all 2 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Shade-central City Sd
Shade-central City Sd is a Cairnbrook, Pennsylvania school district serving 2 schools. The district educates 317 students with a student-teacher ratio of 8.8:1. The district invests $24,600 per student annually.
With an average rating of 6.3/10, Shade-central City Sd demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Cairnbrook EL Sch, which has a composite score of 6.6/10.
In standardized testing, Shade-central City Sd students show an average math proficiency of 47.9% and ELA proficiency of 54.1%.
The district includes 1 elementary school , and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in Shade-central City Sd, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Shade-central City Sd with test data.
Schools in Shade-central City Sd
2 schools Elementary Schools 1
High Schools 1
District Details
- State
- Pennsylvania
- City
- Cairnbrook
- Total Enrollment
- 317
- Teachers (FTE)
- 36
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.2%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Shade-central City Sd?
Shade-central City Sd has 2 schools in total — 1 elementary, and 1 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Shade-central City Sd?
The average composite rating for Shade-central City 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 per-pupil spending in Shade-central City Sd?
Shade-central City Sd spends $24,600 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Shade-central City Sd?
The average student-teacher ratio in Shade-central City Sd is 8.8:1.
What is the top-rated school in Shade-central City Sd?
Cairnbrook EL Sch is the highest-rated school in Shade-central City Sd with a composite score of 6.6/10.
What are the test scores in Shade-central City Sd?
Across schools in Shade-central City Sd with test data, the average math proficiency is 47.9% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 54.1%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
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
- 47.9%
- ELA Proficiency
- 54.1%
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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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