Steel Valley Sd School District
School District · Munhall, Pennsylvania
Avg Rating
6.5
out of 10
Schools
4
2 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Enrollment
1,424
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.1:1
Avg Rating
6.5
out of 10
Schools
4
2 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Enrollment
1,424
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.1:1
Evaluating Steel Valley Sd?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Steel Valley 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.
Steel Valley Shs
Munhall · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Park EL Sch
Munhall · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Barrett EL Sch
Homestead · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Pennsylvania rank
#265 of 494
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+0.2
above Pennsylvania avg
Per-pupil spending
$24,638
+$6,498 vs Pennsylvania median
District size
1,424 students
Smaller than Pennsylvania median
The short answer
Steel Valley Sd ranks #265 of 494 Pennsylvania districts by overall school rating. Steel Valley Sd's schools with real test data average 6.5/10 across 4 schools. Its top-rated schools are Steel Valley Shs (7.8/10), Park EL Sch (7.7/10), and Barrett EL Sch (6.1/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Top-Rated Schools in Steel Valley Sd
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (4 of 4). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Steel Valley Shs | 7.8 / 10 |
| 2 | Park EL Sch | 7.7 / 10 |
| 3 | Barrett EL Sch | 6.1 / 10 |
| 4 | Steel Valley MS | 4.4 / 10 |
See all 4 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Steel Valley Sd
Steel Valley Sd is a Munhall, Pennsylvania school district serving 4 schools.The district educates 1,424 students with a student-teacher ratio of 12.1:1. District-level spending was $24,638 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).
With an average rating of 6.5/10, Steel Valley Sd demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Steel Valley Shs, which has a composite score of 7.8/10.
In standardized testing, Steel Valley Sd students show an average math proficiency of 45.5% and ELA proficiency of 52.7%.
The district includes 2 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in Steel Valley Sd, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Steel Valley Sd with test data.
Schools in Steel Valley Sd
4 schoolsElementary Schools2
Middle Schools1
High Schools1
District Details
- State
- Pennsylvania
- City
- Munhall
- Total Enrollment
- 1,424
- Teachers (FTE)
- 118
- District spending per student
- $24,638NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- Child poverty rate
- 21.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
- District directory year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Steel Valley Sd?
Steel Valley 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 Steel Valley Sd?
The average composite rating for Steel Valley Sd is 6.5/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the district spending per student in Steel Valley Sd?
Steel Valley Sd's district-level spending was $24,638 per student in fiscal year 2023, according to NCES F-33. This is district context, not an individual-school expense.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Steel Valley Sd?
The average student-teacher ratio in Steel Valley Sd is 12.1:1.
What is the top-rated school in Steel Valley Sd?
Steel Valley Shs is the highest-rated school in Steel Valley Sd with a composite score of 7.8/10.
What are the test scores in Steel Valley Sd?
Across schools in Steel Valley Sd with test data, the average math proficiency is 45.5% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 52.7%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Steel Valley Sd compare to other districts in Pennsylvania?
Steel Valley Sd has an average school rating of 6.5/10 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 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
- 6.5/10
- Math Proficiency
- 45.5%
- ELA Proficiency
- 52.7%
How we rate schools
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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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