State College Area Sd School District
School District · State College, Pennsylvania
Avg Rating
8.1
out of 10
Schools
11
8 elem, 2 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$21,929
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.2:1
Avg Rating
8.1
out of 10
Schools
11
8 elem, 2 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$21,929
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.2:1
How this district compares
Pennsylvania rank
#25 of 493
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+1.7
above Pennsylvania avg
Per-pupil spending
$21,929
+$3,789 vs Pennsylvania median
District size
6,712 students
Much larger than Pennsylvania median
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 8.1/10, State College Area Sd is among the strongest-performing districts in the state.
The highest-rated school in the district is Park Forest EL Sch, which has a composite score of 9.0/10.
In standardized testing, State College Area Sd students show an average math proficiency of 67.2% and ELA proficiency of 74.5%.
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 8.1/10. 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?
Park Forest EL Sch is the highest-rated school in State College Area Sd with a composite score of 9.0/10.
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 67.2% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 74.5%. 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 8.1/10 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 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
- 8.1/10
- Math Proficiency
- 67.2%
- ELA Proficiency
- 74.5%
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.
Read our full methodologyOther School Districts in PA
Compare State College Area Sd with neighboring districts in the state.
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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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