West Branch Area Sd School District
School District · Morrisdale, Pennsylvania
Avg Rating
7.3
out of 10
Schools
3
1 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$18,400
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.9:1
Avg Rating
7.3
out of 10
Schools
3
1 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$18,400
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.9:1
Evaluating West Branch Area Sd?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge West Branch Area Sd as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
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Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
West Branch Area HS
Morrisdale · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
West Branch Area EL Sch
Morrisdale · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
West Branch MS
Morrisdale · Middle. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Pennsylvania rank
#123 of 494
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+1.1
above Pennsylvania avg
Per-pupil spending
$18,400
+$260 vs Pennsylvania median
District size
915 students
Smaller than Pennsylvania median
The short answer
West Branch Area Sd ranks #123 of 494 Pennsylvania districts by overall school rating. West Branch Area Sd's schools with real test data average 7.3/10 across 3 schools. Its top-rated schools are West Branch Area HS (7.9/10), West Branch Area EL Sch (7.1/10), and West Branch MS (7.0/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
STAAR proficiency rose +2.7 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among West Branch Area Sd schools across the two most recent comparable testing years.
Top-Rated Schools in West Branch Area Sd
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (3 of 3). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | West Branch Area HS | 7.9 / 10 |
| 2 | West Branch Area EL Sch | 7.1 / 10 |
| 3 | West Branch MS | 7.0 / 10 |
See all 3 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About West Branch Area Sd
West Branch Area Sd is a Morrisdale, Pennsylvania school district serving 3 schools. The district educates 915 students with a student-teacher ratio of 12.9:1. The district invests $18,400 per student annually.
With an average rating of 7.3/10, West Branch Area Sd is among the strongest-performing districts in the state.
The highest-rated school in the district is West Branch Area HS, which has a composite score of 7.9/10.
In standardized testing, West Branch Area Sd students show an average math proficiency of 42.0% and ELA proficiency of 55.7%.
The district includes 1 elementary school , 1 middle school , and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in West Branch Area Sd, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in West Branch Area Sd with test data.
Schools in West Branch Area Sd
3 schools Elementary Schools 1
Middle Schools 1
High Schools 1
District Details
- State
- Pennsylvania
- City
- Morrisdale
- Total Enrollment
- 915
- Teachers (FTE)
- 71
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.1%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in West Branch Area Sd?
West Branch Area Sd has 3 schools in total — 1 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 West Branch Area Sd?
The average composite rating for West Branch Area Sd is 7.3/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in West Branch Area Sd?
West Branch Area Sd spends $18,400 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in West Branch Area Sd?
The average student-teacher ratio in West Branch Area Sd is 12.9:1.
What is the top-rated school in West Branch Area Sd?
West Branch Area HS is the highest-rated school in West Branch Area Sd with a composite score of 7.9/10.
What are the test scores in West Branch Area Sd?
Across schools in West Branch Area Sd with test data, the average math proficiency is 42.0% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 55.7%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does West Branch Area Sd compare to other districts in Pennsylvania?
West Branch Area Sd has an average school rating of 7.3/10 across 3 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
- 7.3/10
- Math Proficiency
- 42.0%
- ELA Proficiency
- 55.7%
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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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