State College Area Sd School District
School District · State College, Pennsylvania
Avg Rating
8.4
out of 10
Schools
11
8 elem, 2 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$21,929
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.2:1
Avg Rating
8.4
out of 10
Schools
11
8 elem, 2 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$21,929
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.2:1
Evaluating State College Area Sd?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge State College Area 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.
State College Area HS
State College · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Ferguson Twp EL Sch
Pine Grove Mills · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Radio Park EL Sch
State College · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Pennsylvania rank
#24 of 494
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+2.1
above Pennsylvania avg
Per-pupil spending
$21,929
+$3,789 vs Pennsylvania median
District size
6,712 students
Much larger than Pennsylvania median
The short answer
State College Area Sd ranks #24 of 494 Pennsylvania districts by overall school rating. State College Area Sd's schools with real test data average 8.4/10 across 11 schools. Its top-rated schools are State College Area HS (9.3/10), Ferguson Twp EL Sch (9.1/10), and Radio Park EL Sch (9.0/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Rates 9.3/10 despite 22% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 0.9 points higher than its student-poverty level predicts. Roughly as clean a case of strong results without an affluent-ZIP price tag as you'll find among State College Area Sd schools.
STAAR proficiency rose +9.5 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among State College Area Sd schools across the two most recent comparable testing years.
Top-Rated Schools in State College Area Sd
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (11 of 11). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | State College Area HS | 9.3 / 10 |
| 2 | Ferguson Twp EL Sch | 9.1 / 10 |
| 3 | Radio Park EL Sch | 9.0 / 10 |
| 4 | Spring Creek EL Sch | 8.8 / 10 |
| 5 | Park Forest EL Sch | 8.7 / 10 |
| 6 | Corl Street EL Sch | 8.7 / 10 |
| 7 | Mount Nittany EL Sch | 8.4 / 10 |
| 8 | Park Forest MS | 7.8 / 10 |
| 9 | Easterly Parkway EL Sch | 7.8 / 10 |
| 10 | Mount Nittany MS | 7.4 / 10 |
See all 11 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About State College Area Sd
State College Area Sd is a State College, Pennsylvania school district serving 11 schools. The district educates 6,712 students with a student-teacher ratio of 12.2:1. The district invests $21,929 per student annually.
With an average rating of 8.4/10, State College Area Sd is among the strongest-performing districts in the state.
The highest-rated school in the district is State College Area HS, which has a composite score of 9.3/10.
In standardized testing, State College Area Sd students show an average math proficiency of 72.3% and ELA proficiency of 78.1%.
The district includes 8 elementary schools , 2 middle schools , and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in State College Area Sd, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in State College Area Sd with test data.
Schools in State College Area Sd
11 schools Elementary Schools 8
Middle Schools 2
High Schools 1
District Details
- State
- Pennsylvania
- City
- State College
- Total Enrollment
- 6,712
- Teachers (FTE)
- 551
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.1%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in State College Area Sd?
State College Area Sd has 11 schools in total — 8 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 State College Area Sd?
The average composite rating for State College Area Sd is 8.4/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in State College Area Sd?
State College Area Sd spends $21,929 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in State College Area Sd?
The average student-teacher ratio in State College Area Sd is 12.2:1.
What is the top-rated school in State College Area Sd?
State College Area HS is the highest-rated school in State College Area Sd with a composite score of 9.3/10.
What are the test scores in State College Area Sd?
Across schools in State College Area Sd with test data, the average math proficiency is 72.3% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 78.1%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does State College Area Sd compare to other districts in Pennsylvania?
State College Area Sd has an average school rating of 8.4/10 across 11 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
- 8.4/10
- Math Proficiency
- 72.3%
- ELA Proficiency
- 78.1%
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- West Shore Sd (13)
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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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