Very Good
#988 of 2,846 schools in PA
Top 35% in state
Butler Area Ihs
Middle School · Butler Area SD
551 Fairground Hill Road, Butler, PA 16001
Enrollment
1,267
Student-Teacher
11.6:1
Score
7.1
Grades
6th – 8th
Enrollment
1,267
Student-Teacher
11.6:1
Score
7.1
Grades
6th – 8th
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
Pennsylvania schools
#988 of 2,846
In Butler
#5 of 8
public schools
In district
#6 of 9
Butler Area SD
Academic growth
9.1 / 10
Excellent
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Butler Area Ihs
Middle School in Butler · grades 6th – 8th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.
Butler Area Shs
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About Butler Area Ihs
Butler Area Ihs is a public middle school in Butler, PA, part of Butler Area SD. Butler Area Ihs serves approximately 1,267 students, and covers grades 6th-8th, and has a 11.6:1 student-teacher ratio. Butler Area Ihs has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 out of 10 and ranks #988 of 2,846 schools in PA.
Structured state assessment records for Butler Area Ihs show 35% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2024) and 62% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2024).
- This school 7.1 · Very Good
- PA avg 5.4
What Parents Should Know
31% of students at Butler Area Ihs were chronically absent in the 2022-23 school year, above the national average. Chronic absenteeism means missing 15 or more school days, and at high rates it drags on classroom pacing for everyone. Ask what the school does to help families get kids to class consistently.
Score Breakdown
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Butler Area Ihs — Students at Butler Area Ihs score 51% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 55%).
Equity & Diversity
Shown separately, not included in overall scoreFree/Reduced Lunch
46.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
Test Scores PA PSSA (2023-24)
Based on 24 test records from PA state assessments. About our data
Proficiency Trend
→ StableAverage proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: 9.1/10.
How Butler Area Ihs Compares
See how Butler Area Ihs performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.
Funding & Resources
Programs & Offerings
Data as of 2021-22 · Source: CRDC via Urban Institute · Learn more
Location
551 Fairground Hill Road, Butler, PA 16001
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Butler Area Ihs may also want to explore other middle schools in the area. SUMMIT ACADEMY (rated 9.0/10, 5.6 miles away, in nearby Herman), which scores notably higher. Another option is Moraine El Sch (rated 8.6/10, 7.3 miles away, in nearby Prospect), which scores notably higher. Additionally, Northwest El Sch (rated 8.0/10, 1.3 miles away), which scores slightly higher. For more schools in Butler, see our Butler schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 9.0 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Butler Area SHS Butler | 0.3 mi | 4.0 |
| Butler County Area Vocational Technical School Butler | 0.3 mi | — |
| Broad Street El Sch Butler | 0.7 mi | 7.6 |
| FIRST BAPTIST CHRISTIAN SCHOOL Butler | 0.9 mi | 6.3 |
| Emily Brittain El Sch Butler | 1.0 mi | 6.4 |
| Northwest El Sch Butler | 1.3 mi | 8.0 |
| BUTLER CATHOLIC SCHOOL Butler | 1.5 mi | 5.7 |
| McQuistion El Sch Butler | 1.8 mi | 6.9 |
| ADELPHOI EDUCATION AT BUTLER Butler | 1.6 mi | — |
| Center Township El Sch Butler | 3.4 mi | 7.3 |
| PENN CHRISTIAN ACADEMY Butler | 5.7 mi | 6.5 |
| HIS KIDS CHRISTIAN SCHOOL Butler | 5.2 mi | 6.8 |
| Summit Township El Sch Butler | 4.7 mi | 7.1 |
| Connoquenessing El Sch Renfrew | 5.5 mi | 7.3 |
| SUMMIT ACADEMY Herman | 5.6 mi | 9.0 |
| ST WENDELIN CATHOLIC SCHOOL Butler | 6.1 mi | 5.9 |
| HOLY SEPULCHER CATHOLIC SCHOOL Butler | 9.0 mi | 6.6 |
| Moraine El Sch Prospect | 7.3 mi | 8.6 |
| Knoch HS Saxonburg | 8.8 mi | 6.8 |
| Knoch Intermediate El Sch Saxonburg | 9.0 mi | 7.7 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 16001 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$61,325
Median Home Value
$191,400
Median Rent
$864/mo
Population
39,733
College Educated
28.2%
Homeownership
68%
Avg Commute
24.1 min
Poverty Rate
12.2%
Median Age
45.1
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| Holicong MS Doylestown, PA | 6.9 |
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| Great Valley MS Malvern, PA | 7.3 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Butler Area Ihs
What grades does Butler Area Ihs serve?
Butler Area Ihs serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Butler Area Ihs?
Butler Area Ihs has an enrollment of approximately 1,267 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Butler Area Ihs?
The student-teacher ratio at Butler Area Ihs is 11.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Butler Area Ihs rank in PA?
Butler Area Ihs ranks #988 of 2,846 schools in PA.
What is Butler Area Ihs's MySchoolScout rating?
Butler Area Ihs has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 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 Butler Area Ihs?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Butler Area Ihs has 35% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2024) and 62% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2024).
Is Butler Area Ihs a charter school?
No, Butler Area Ihs is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Butler Area Ihs a Title I school?
No, Butler Area Ihs is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Butler Area Ihs?
46.1% of students at Butler Area Ihs qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
Neighborhood Context
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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)
- Grades
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 1,267
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 109
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 46.1%
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Town
- County
- Butler County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 30.9%
- Phone
- (724) 287-8721
Resources & Links
District
Butler Area SD- District Enrollment
- 5,941
- Schools in District
- 9
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $15,524
- District Rank
- #6 of 9
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