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#1862 of 2,846 schools in PA
Burgettstown Ms/hs
High School · Burgettstown Area Sd · Burgettstown, PA
A Burgettstown Area Sd high school where students score 15 points below what's typical for similar communities.
104 Bavington Rd, Burgettstown, PA 15021
- Math 36% vs PA 37% (2024)
- Reading 53% vs PA 56% (2024)
- 92.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Burgettstown Ms/hs score 43% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 58%).
2024 PSSA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. PA average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 12 points since 2020, reaching 44% in 2024.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 43% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 58% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 38 test records from PA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
39.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Burgettstown Ms/hs sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 26Car-Dependent
- Bike 10Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low0/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$72,849
Median home value
$179,800
Median rent
$796/mo
College educated
19.3%
Homeownership
80.3%
Poverty rate
7.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 15021; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
2 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tri-state Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 8.1 | PK–12 | 4.2 mi | 100 | Compare → |
| Cornerstone Mennonite SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.3 | 1–11 | 5.0 mi | 34 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Burgettstown Area Sd
- Schools in district
- 2
- Rank in district
- #2 of 2
- District spending per student
- $20,037NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 11.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
Burgettstown Ms/hs is listed in Burgettstown Area SD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Burgettstown Ms/hs
Burgettstown Ms/hs is a public high school in Burgettstown, PA, part of Burgettstown Area Sd, serving approximately 518 students in grades 6th-12th with a 11:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.5 out of 10 and ranks #1,862 of 2,846 schools in PA. State assessment records show 43% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 58% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Burgettstown Ms/hs
What grades does Burgettstown Ms/hs serve?
Burgettstown Ms/hs serves students in grades 6th through 12th.
How many students attend Burgettstown Ms/hs?
Burgettstown Ms/hs has an enrollment of approximately 518 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Burgettstown Ms/hs?
The student-teacher ratio at Burgettstown Ms/hs is 11:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Burgettstown Ms/hs rank in PA?
Burgettstown Ms/hs ranks #1,862 of 2,846 schools in PA.
What is Burgettstown Ms/hs's MySchoolScout rating?
Burgettstown Ms/hs has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.5 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Burgettstown Ms/hs?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Burgettstown Ms/hs has 43% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 58% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Burgettstown Ms/hs a charter school?
No, Burgettstown Ms/hs is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Burgettstown Ms/hs a Title I school?
No, Burgettstown Ms/hs is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Burgettstown Ms/hs?
39.6% of students at Burgettstown Ms/hs qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 6th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 518
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 47
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Washington County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 21.8%
- Phone
- (724) 947-8100
- 4-Year Graduation
- 92.0%
- Area population (ZIP 15021)
- 6,775
- Area average commute
- 29.9 min
- Area median age
- 50.3
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 PSSA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 PSSA. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 PSSA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 PSSA. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 15021; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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