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#1603 of 2,846 schools in PA
Burrell HS
High School · Burrell Sd · Lower Burrell, PA
A Burrell Sd high school where students score 24 points below what's typical for similar communities.
1021 Puckety Church Rd, Lower Burrell, PA 15068
- Math 19% vs PA 42% (2024)
- Reading 51% vs PA 64% (2024)
- 95%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Burrell HS score 35% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 58%).
2024 PSSA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. PA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 30 points since 2019, to 35% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 64% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 72% (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 26 test records from PA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
38.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Burrell HS sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 6Car-Dependent
- Bike 4Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Average330/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Lower Burrell), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$62,997
Median home value
$166,000
Median rent
$749/mo
College educated
26.5%
Homeownership
72.5%
Poverty rate
12.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 15068; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Burrell Sd
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #2 of 4
- District spending per student
- $16,817NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 10.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
Burrell HS is listed in Burrell SD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Burrell HS
Burrell HS is a public high school in Lower Burrell, PA, part of Burrell Sd, serving approximately 570 students in grades 9th-12th with a 14.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.0 out of 10 and ranks #1,603 of 2,846 schools in PA. State assessment records show 64% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 72% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Burrell HS
What grades does Burrell HS serve?
Burrell HS serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Burrell HS?
Burrell HS has an enrollment of approximately 570 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Burrell HS?
The student-teacher ratio at Burrell HS is 14.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Burrell HS rank in PA?
Burrell HS ranks #1,603 of 2,846 schools in PA.
What is Burrell HS's MySchoolScout rating?
Burrell HS has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.0 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 Burrell HS?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Burrell HS has 64% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 72% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Burrell HS a charter school?
No, Burrell HS is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Burrell HS a Title I school?
No, Burrell HS is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Burrell HS?
38.1% of students at Burrell 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
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 570
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 39
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Westmoreland County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 28.1%
- Phone
- (724) 334-1403
- 4-Year Graduation
- 95%+
- Area population (ZIP 15068)
- 36,068
- Area average commute
- 26.7 min
- Area median age
- 46.7
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 15068; 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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